Danbury, CT Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Danbury | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 72,497 | 3,353,625 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1637.6 | 604.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.79% | -0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 39.0 | 42.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 25,387 | 1,298,936 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Danbury declined by 10.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 70,396 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Danbury has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Danbury | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $86,176 | $95,363 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.51% | 4.09% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Danbury is about 10% lower than in Connecticut.
Housing
| Metric | Danbury | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $277,419 | $290,235 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,799 | $1,419 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 59.1% | 67.2% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Danbury is about 12.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,799 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Danbury spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 183 hours, about 7.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Danbury | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.0 | 22.1 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.0 | 44.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 183 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,678 | $5,715 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.3% | 14.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 19,693 | 10,657 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,425 | 1,748 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Danbury is about the same as in Connecticut.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Danbury has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Danbury | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.3% | 38.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Danbury has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Danbury | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.6% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.4% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Danbury, Connecticut.
What is the population of Danbury, Connecticut?
The population of Danbury, Connecticut is 72,497, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Danbury, Connecticut?
The population density of Danbury, Connecticut is 1637.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Danbury, Connecticut?
The median household income in Danbury, Connecticut is $86,176, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Danbury, Connecticut?
The median home price in Danbury, Connecticut is $277,419, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Danbury, Connecticut?
The unemployment rate in Danbury, Connecticut is 6.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.