Waterbury, 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 | Waterbury | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 112,042 | 3,353,625 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3866.3 | 604.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.71% | -0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.5 | 42.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 45,962 | 1,298,936 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Waterbury grew by 7.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 114,356 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Waterbury has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Waterbury | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,866 | $95,363 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.03% | 4.09% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 9.3% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Waterbury is about 46% lower than in Connecticut.
Housing
| Metric | Waterbury | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $218,671 | $290,235 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,176 | $1,419 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 45.0% | 67.2% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Waterbury is about 15.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,176 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Waterbury spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 182 hours, about 7.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Waterbury | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.9 | 22.1 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.8 | 44.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 182 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,656 | $5,715 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 6.7% | 14.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 18,121 | 10,657 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,968 | 1,748 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Waterbury 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
Waterbury has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Waterbury | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.2% | 38.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Waterbury has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Waterbury | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.8 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.2% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.4% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Waterbury, Connecticut.
What is the population of Waterbury, Connecticut?
The population of Waterbury, Connecticut is 112,042, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Waterbury, Connecticut?
The population density of Waterbury, Connecticut is 3866.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Waterbury, Connecticut?
The median household income in Waterbury, Connecticut is $51,866, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Waterbury, Connecticut?
The median home price in Waterbury, Connecticut is $218,671, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Waterbury, Connecticut?
The unemployment rate in Waterbury, Connecticut is 9.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.