Ansonia is a city located in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region Connecticut. Ansonia has a 2024 population of 19,048. Ansonia is currently growing at a rate of 0.21% annually and its population has increased by 0.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,886 in 2020.
The average household income in Ansonia is $94,359 with a poverty rate of 11.36%. The median age in Ansonia is 40.7 years: 37 years for males, and 43.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ansonia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,984 | 57.95% |
| Other race | 3,266 | 17.23% |
| Black or African American | 2,660 | 14.03% |
| Two or more races | 1,446 | 7.63% |
| Asian | 564 | 2.98% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,922 | 2.39 | 53.9 | 46.1 |
| Non Family | 3,170 | 1.21 | 41.7 | 58.3 |
| Married | 2,846 | 3.22 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Female | 1,451 | 3.06 | 27 | 73 |
| Male | 455 | 3.31 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
53.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 732 | 5.2% |
| Associates Degree | 916 | 6.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,970 | 13.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,006 | 7.14% |
| High School Graduate | 5,448 | 38.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,096 | 7.78% |
| Some College | 2,913 | 20.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,447 | 7,771 | 1,979 |
| Hispanic | 3,660 | 2,671 | 441 |
| Other Race | 2,391 | 1,633 | 193 |
| Black | 1,571 | 1,460 | 289 |
| 2+ Races | 702 | 576 | 195 |
| Asian | 363 | 311 | 221 |
| Native American | 34 | 34 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,947 | $83,794 | $58,358 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,600 | $80,292 | $56,184 |
| High School Graduate | $34,063 | $41,226 | $26,395 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,325 | $29,347 | $24,650 |
| Overall | $40,217 | $46,302 | $35,765 |
| Some College | $46,066 | $56,563 | $38,611 |
$40,217
Average Earnings
$46,302
Average Male
$35,765
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.58% of Ansonia residents speak only English, while 27.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,946 | 1,142 | 11.48% |
| Hispanic | 5,870 | 648 | 11.04% |
| Other | 3,266 | 313 | 9.58% |
| Multiple | 1,446 | 227 | 15.7% |
| Asian | 564 | 154 | 27.3% |
| Black | 2,660 | 149 | 5.6% |
11.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.28%
Male Poverty Rate
15.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ansonia is Asian, with 27.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ansonia is Black, with 5.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.95% |
| Some College | 9.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 16.13% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.7% |
| Female Employed | 5.48% |
| Male Employed | 2.03% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,099 | $116,224 |
| Households | $67,474 | $94,359 |
| Married Families | $87,245 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,307 | $57,198 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.4%
Male Marriage Rate
41.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
830
Number of Veterans
812
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 400 |
| First Gulf War | 133 |
| Korea | 106 |
| Second Gulf War | 78 |
| World War II | 37 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 302 |
| 75+ | 242 |
| 55 to 64 | 140 |
| 35 to 54 | 113 |
| 18 to 34 | 33 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 576 | 6.02% |
| Black | 130 | 7.55% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 1.49% |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 5.56% |
| Asian | 42 | 8.09% |
| Other Race | 24 | 0.9% |
| Native American | 13 | 38.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.8%
Labor Force Participation
61.1%
Employment Rate
9.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.18%
Born in Ansonia
81.29%
Native Born
18.71%
Foreign Born
8.25%
Non Citizen
10.46%
Naturalized
81.29% of Ansonia residents were born in the United States, with 64.18% having been born in Connecticut. 8.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 19,252 | 41 | 0.21% |
| 2028 | 19,211 | 41 | 0.21% |
| 2027 | 19,170 | 40 | 0.21% |
| 2026 | 19,130 | 41 | 0.21% |
| 2025 | 19,089 | 41 | 0.22% |
| 2024 | 19,048 | 40 | 0.21% |
| 2023 | 19,008 | 79 | 0.42% |
| 2022 | 18,929 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2021 | 18,927 | 41 | 0.22% |
| 2020 | 18,886 | 250 | 1.34% |
| 2019 | 18,636 | -117 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 18,753 | -26 | -0.14% |
| 2017 | 18,779 | -57 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 18,836 | -113 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 18,949 | -107 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 19,056 | -36 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 19,092 | -142 | -0.74% |
| 2012 | 19,234 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2011 | 19,236 | -40 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 19,276 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 18,554 | 151 | 0.82% |
| 1990 | 18,403 | -636 | -3.34% |
| 1980 | 19,039 | -2,121 | -10.02% |
| 1970 | 21,160 | 1,341 | 6.77% |
| 1960 | 19,819 | 1,113 | 5.95% |
| 1950 | 18,706 | -504 | -2.62% |
| 1940 | 19,210 | -688 | -3.46% |
| 1930 | 19,898 | 2,255 | 12.78% |
| 1920 | 17,643 | 2,491 | 16.44% |
| 1910 | 15,152 | 2,471 | 19.49% |
| 1900 | 12,681 | 2,339 | 22.62% |
| 1890 | 10,342 | 6,487 | 168.27% |
| 1880 | 3,855 | 1,106 | 40.23% |
| 1870 | 2,749 | -16,503 | -85.72% |