New London County (North) PUMA, CT

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2021 Population

136,138

0.568% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

41.7

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

7.22%

0.119% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$78,788

4.02% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$234,800

5.1% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

67,177

0.537% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, New London County (North) PUMA, CT had a population of 136k people with a median age of 41.7 and a median household income of $78,788. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of New London County (North) PUMA, CT grew from 135,369 to 136,138, a 0.568% increase and its median household income grew from $75,743 to $78,788, a 4.02% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in New London County (North) PUMA, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.66%), White (Hispanic) (4.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.45%).

11.5% of the households in New London County (North) PUMA, CT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.5% of the residents in New London County (North) PUMA, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in New London County (North) PUMA, CT are Three Rivers Community College (450 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in New London County (North) PUMA, CT was $234,800, and the homeownership rate was 73.3%.

Most people in New London County (North) PUMA, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.4 minutes. The average car ownership in New London County (North) PUMA, CT was 2 cars per household.

New London County (North) PUMA, CT borders Glastonbury, Newington, Wethersfield, Rocky Hill & Marlborough Towns PUMA, CT, Middlesex County PUMA, CT, New London County (South) PUMA, CT, Tolland County PUMA, CT, Windham County PUMA, CT, Kent CountyWarwick City PUMA, RI, and Washington County PUMA, RI.

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Population & Diversity

New London County (North) PUMA, CT is home to a population of 136k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.39% of New London County (North) PUMA, CT residents were born outside of the country (10.1k people).

In 2021, there were 16.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (105k people) in New London County (North) PUMA, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.35k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.86k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in New London County (North) PUMA, CT are Spanish (7,444 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,622 households), and Haitian (1,446 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

67,401

Women

49.5%

68,653

Men

50.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 136,054 inhabitants, with 50.5% men, and 49.5% women.

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Citizenship

97.5%

2021 Citizenship

97.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.5% of New London County (North) PUMA, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in New London County (North) PUMA, CT was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in New London County (North) PUMA, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in New London County (North) PUMA, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
105k ± 1.31k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.35k ± 988
White (Hispanic)
5.86k ± 929

9.56%

Hispanic Population

13k people

9.56% of the people in New London County (North) PUMA, CT are hispanic (13k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in New London County (North) PUMA, CT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Haiti
1,682 ± 1,001 people
China
1,086 ± 806 people
India
931 ± 747 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New London County (North) PUMA, CT was Haiti, the natal country of 1,682 New London County (North) PUMA, CT residents, followed by China with 1,086 and India with 931.

Foreign-Born Population

7.39%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

10.1k people

7.51%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

10.2k people

As of 2021, 7.39% of New London County (North) PUMA, CT residents (10.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in New London County (North) PUMA, CT was 7.51%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in New London County (North) PUMA, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,444 households (5.75%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,622 households (1.25%)
Haitian
1,446 households (1.12%)

11.5% of the households in New London County (North) PUMA, CT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in New London County (North) PUMA, CT was Spanish. 5.75% of the households in New London County (North) PUMA, CT reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,747 ± 370
Gulf War (2001-)
2,450 ± 492
Gulf War (1990s)
1,713 ± 410

New London County (North) PUMA, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.53 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of New London County (North) PUMA, CT employs 67.2k people. The largest industries in New London County (North) PUMA, CT are Amusement & Recreation (6,670 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,038 people), and Ship & boat building (3,530 people), and the highest paying industries are Real estate property managers, offices of real estate appraisers, and other activities related to real estate ($205,518), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($171,135), and Farming ($163,067).

Males in New London County (North) PUMA, CT have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,474. The income inequality in New London County (North) PUMA, CT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.417, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

32,314

Women

47.8%

35,226

Men

52.2%

The workforce of New London County (North) PUMA, CT in 2020 was 67,540 people, with 47.8% woman, and 52.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in New London County (North) PUMA, CT.

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Occupations

67.2k

2021 Value

−0.537%

1 Year decline

± −0.537%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in New London County (North) PUMA, CT declined at a rate of −0.537%, from 67.5k employees to 67.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in New London County (North) PUMA, CT, are Gaming services workers (1,751 people), Other managers (1,738 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,629 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of New London County (North) PUMA, CT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Connecticut (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

67.2k

2021 Value

−0.537%

1 Year decline

± −0.537%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in New London County (North) PUMA, CT declined at a rate of −0.537%, from 67.5k employees to 67.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in New London County (North) PUMA, CT, are Amusement & Recreation (6,670 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,038 people), and Ship & boat building (3,530 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of New London County (North) PUMA, CT, though some of these residents may live in New London County (North) PUMA, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,825

Median earning men ± $1,324

$38,795

Median earning women ± $1,567

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($91,924), Manufacturing ($76,909), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,758).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($66,769), Manufacturing ($66,502), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,331).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Connecticut. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Connecticut.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing the state of Connecticut. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (59.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.11%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Connecticut for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Connecticut

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Richard Blumenthal

Senator from Connecticut

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Chris Murphy

Senator from Connecticut

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing Connecticut.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Connecticut over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Connecticut

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Connecticut have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in New London County (North) PUMA, CT awarded 450 degrees. The student population of New London County (North) PUMA, CT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,123 male students and 1,896 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in New London County (North) PUMA, CT are White (295 and 66.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (68 and 15.3%), Black or African American (28 and 6.32%), and Asian (18 and 4.06%).

The largest universities in New London County (North) PUMA, CT by number of degrees awarded are Three Rivers Community College (450 and 100%).

The most popular majors in New London County (North) PUMA, CT are General Studies (75 and 16.7%), Registered Nursing (61 and 13.6%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (39 and 8.67%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,019 students enrolled in New London County (North) PUMA, CT, 37.2% men and 62.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,780 records, of which 63.3% were women and 36.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
70 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
61 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
39 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in New London County (North) PUMA, CT was General Studies with 70 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in New London County (North) PUMA, CT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Three Rivers Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

450 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Three Rivers Community College with 450 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 167 men were awarded degrees from institutions in New London County (North) PUMA, CT, which is 0.59 times less than the 283 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 295 degrees mean that there were 4.34 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 68 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,984) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($612) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.536% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.757% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of New London County (North) PUMA, CT in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (36.2k), Some college (25.6k), and Bachelors Degree (16.9k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in New London County (North) PUMA, CT was $234,800 in 2021, which is 0.959 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $223,400 to $234,800, a 5.1% increase. The homeownership rate in New London County (North) PUMA, CT is 73.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in New London County (North) PUMA, CT have an average commute time of 26.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in New London County (North) PUMA, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in New London County (North) PUMA, CT is $78,788. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in New London County (North) PUMA, CT was Fairfield, New Canaan, Wilton, Weston & Easton Towns PUMA, CT with a value of $172,962, followed by Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT and Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT, with respective values of $115,229 and $110,948.

Housing

Property

$234,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,512

$39,725

Median Property Taxes

±$1,316

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In New London County (North) PUMA, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in New London County (North) PUMA, CT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.3%

Homeownership

2021

61.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.3% of the housing units in New London County (North) PUMA, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in New London County (North) PUMA, CT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in New London County (North) PUMA, CT was Fairfield, New Canaan, Wilton, Weston & Easton Towns PUMA, CT with a value of $172,962, followed by Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT and Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT, with respective values of $115,229 and $110,948.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in New London County (North) PUMA, CT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$78,788

Median Household Income

± $3,048

54.2k

Number of Households

± 1,910

In 2021, the median household income of the 54.2k households in New London County (North) PUMA, CT grew to $78,788 from the previous year's value of $75,743.

The following chart displays the households in New London County (North) PUMA, CT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.417

2021 Wage GINI in New London County (North) PUMA, CT

0.412

2020 Wage GINI in New London County (North) PUMA, CT

In 2021, the income inequality in New London County (North) PUMA, CT was 0.417 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.4% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New London County (North) PUMA, CT was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New London County (North) PUMA, CT in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New London County (North) PUMA, CT across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.9%)
Carpooled (8.98%)
Worked At Home (7.36%)

In 2021, 80.9% of workers in New London County (North) PUMA, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.98%) and those who worked at home (7.36%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in New London County (North) PUMA, CT have a shorter commute time (26.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.99% of the workforce in New London County (North) PUMA, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in New London County (North) PUMA, CT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in New London County (North) PUMA, CT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in New London County (North) PUMA, CT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.22% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in New London County (North) PUMA, CT (9.67k out of 134k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in New London County (North) PUMA, CT is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.9% of the population of New London County (North) PUMA, CT has health coverage, with 51.9% on employee plans, 17.4% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 3.3% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.1% under 18 years, 19.6% between 18 and 34 years, 41.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.1%

Uninsured

51.9%

Employer Coverage

17.4%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

3.3%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in New London County (North) PUMA, CT grew by 2.41% from 4% to 4.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in New London County (North) PUMA, CT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.