Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

Add Comparison

2020 Population

176,268

0.191% 1-year decline

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

44.6

0% 1-year change

2020 Poverty Rate

4.98%

3.89% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$105,111

3.32% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$344,500

0.496% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

85,656

0.924% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT had a population of 176k people with a median age of 44.6 and a median household income of $105,111. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT declined from 176,605 to 176,268, a −0.191% decrease and its median household income grew from $101,730 to $105,111, a 3.32% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (78%), White (Hispanic) (6.58%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.25%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.86%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.34%).

17.9% of the households in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns 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.

95.3% of the residents in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT are Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford (1,265 degrees awarded in 2020), Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton (372 degrees), and Ricci's Academy of Cosmetology (62 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT was $344,500, and the homeownership rate was 83.3%.

Most people in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT was 2 cars per household.

Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT borders Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT, Fairfield, New Canaan, Wilton, Weston & Easton Towns PUMA, CT, Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT, Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT, Litchfield County PUMA, CT, New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT, Hamden, Ansonia, Seymour, Derby, Woodbridge & Bethany Towns PUMA, CT, West Haven, Milford & Orange Towns PUMA, CT, and East Haven, Branford, Guilford, Madison & North Branford Towns PUMA, CT.

Population & Diversity

Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT is home to a population of 176k people, from which 95.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 12.6% of Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT residents were born outside of the country (22.3k people).

In 2018, there were 11.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (138k people) in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.7k White (Hispanic) and 11.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT are Spanish (12,162 households), Portuguese (3,000 households), and Polish (1,735 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

90,293

Women

51.2%

85,914

Men

48.8%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 176,207 inhabitants, with 48.8% men, and 51.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

95.3%

2020 Citizenship

95.7%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 95.3% of Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT was 95.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
138k ± 1.77k
White (Hispanic)
11.7k ± 826
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.1k ± 907

10.2%

Hispanic Population

18.1k people

10.2% of the people in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT are hispanic (18.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
2,156 ± 1,133 people
Jamaica
1,792 ± 1,034 people
Brazil
1,420 ± 921 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT was India, the natal country of 2,156 Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT residents, followed by Jamaica with 1,792 and Brazil with 1,420.

Foreign-Born Population

12.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

22.3k people

12.4%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

21.9k people

As of 2020, 12.6% of Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT residents (22.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT was 12.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
12,162 households (7.24%)
Portuguese
3,000 households (1.79%)
Polish
1,735 households (1.03%)

17.9% of the households in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT was Spanish. 7.24% of the households in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns 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
2,582 ± 308
Gulf War (2001-)
873 ± 222
Korea
855 ± 160

Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.96 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT employs 85.7k people. The largest industries in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT are Elementary & secondary schools (8,172 people), Construction (4,068 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,789 people), and the highest paying industries are Beverage manufacturing ($184,235), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($183,286), and Engine, turbine, & power transmission equipment manufacturing ($181,623).

Males in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $75,397. The income inequality in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

42,585

Women

49.7%

43,071

Men

50.3%

The workforce of Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT in 2020 was 85,656 people, with 49.7% woman, and 50.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

85.7k

2020 Value

−0.924%

1 Year decline

± −0.924%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT declined at a rate of −0.924%, from 86.5k employees to 85.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,992 people), Other managers (2,718 people), and Retail salespersons (2,355 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

View Full Dashboard

Industries

Employment by Industries

85.7k

2020 Value

−0.924%

1 Year decline

± −0.924%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT declined at a rate of −0.924%, from 86.5k employees to 85.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT, are Elementary & secondary schools (8,172 people), Construction (4,068 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,789 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT, though some of these residents may live in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$67,344

Median earning men ± $3,776

$48,299

Median earning women ± $3,023

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($109,706), Public Administration ($93,133), and Manufacturing ($91,233).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Information ($78,203), Manufacturing ($66,855), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,621).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Connecticut. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

View Full Dashboard

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Connecticut to other states, or from other states to Connecticut.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Connecticut product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($17.5B) and Pharmaceuticals ($13.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Connecticut products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Connecticut.

$192B

2020 Value in Connecticut

$344B

Projected 2050 Value in Connecticut

79.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Connecticut trade was $192B. This is expected to increase 79.4% to $344B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Connecticut trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Connecticut to other states, or from other states to Connecticut.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Connecticut domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $33.8B, followed by Massachusetts with $20.1B and New Jersey and $8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Connecticut shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

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.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Connecticut

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

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 Representatives 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 2020, universities in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT awarded 1,748 degrees. The student population of Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,197 male students and 1,616 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT are White (705 and 40.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (465 and 26.6%), Black or African American (327 and 18.7%), and Unknown (134 and 7.67%).

The largest universities in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT by number of degrees awarded are Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford (1,265 and 72.4%), Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton (372 and 21.3%), and Ricci's Academy of Cosmetology (62 and 3.55%).

The most popular majors in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT are Electrician (339 and 19.4%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (304 and 17.4%), and Medical Assistant (269 and 15.4%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2020 in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 77.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 2,813 (42.6% men and 57.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 2,813 students enrolled in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT, 42.6% men and 57.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 965 records, of which 45.5% were women and 54.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
304 degree-majors awarded
Medical Assistant
250 degree-majors awarded
Electrician
339 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 304 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford
1,265 degrees awarded
Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton
372 degrees awarded
Ricci's Academy of Cosmetology
62 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford with 1,265 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 885 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT, which is 1.03 times more than the 863 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 705 degrees mean that there were 1.52 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 465 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

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($17,590) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($1,700) 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 2020, 0.526% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.667% 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 Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (35.5k), Bachelors Degree (35.1k), and Some college (25.6k).

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 Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT was $344,500 in 2020, which is 1.5 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $342,800 to $344,500, a 0.496% increase. The homeownership rate in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT is 83.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT have an average commute time of 30.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT is $105,111. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT was Fairfield, New Canaan, Wilton, Weston & Easton Towns PUMA, CT with a value of $163,709, followed by Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT and Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT, with respective values of $114,928 and $107,082.

Housing

Property

$344,500

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,548

$54,136

Median Property Taxes

±$1,433

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 Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

83.3%

Homeownership

2020

59.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 83.3% of the housing units in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 83.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

Use the dropdown to filter by race/ethnicity.

Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT was Fairfield, New Canaan, Wilton, Weston & Easton Towns PUMA, CT with a value of $163,709, followed by Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT and Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT, with respective values of $114,928 and $107,082.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns 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.

$105,111

Median Household Income

± $3,151

65k

Number of Households

± 1,934

In 2020, the median household income of the 65k households in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT grew to $105,111 from the previous year's value of $101,730.

The following chart displays the households in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.464

2020 Wage GINI in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT

0.471

2019 Wage GINI in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT

In 2020, the income inequality in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.47% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2018

Drove Alone (83.5%)
Carpooled (6.78%)
Worked At Home (5.3%)

In 2018, 83.5% of workers in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.78%) and those who worked at home (5.3%).

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

30.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT have a longer commute time (30.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 4.98% of the workforce in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns 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 Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.98% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT (8.68k out of 174k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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

96.8% of the population of Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT has health coverage, with 59.1% on employee plans, 12% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 0.622% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Connecticut was $9,859 in 2014. This is a 3.59% increase from the previous year ($9,517).

Primary care physicians in Connecticut see 1183 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.58% decrease from the previous year (1202 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1139 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 242 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Connecticut. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Connecticut, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

View Full Dashboard

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

1,183 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Connecticut

Primary care physicians in Connecticut see an average of 1,183 patients per year. This represents a 1.58% decrease from the previous year (1,202 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Connecticut in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Connecticut across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

View Full Dashboard

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.2% under 18 years, 16.7% between 18 and 34 years, 42.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.2%

Uninsured

59.1%

Employer Coverage

12%

Medicaid

14.5%

Medicare

10.5%

Non-Group

0.622%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT grew by 11.2% from 2.88% to 3.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.