Storrs is a CDP located in Connecticut. Storrs has a 2024 population of 17,983. Storrs is currently growing at a rate of 1.06% annually and its population has increased by 9.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,392 in 2020.
The average household income in Storrs is $88,752 with a poverty rate of 44.73%. The median age in Storrs is 20.4 years: 20.4 years for males, and 20.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Storrs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,916 | 73.36% |
| Asian | 2,807 | 15.94% |
| Two or more races | 712 | 4.04% |
| Black or African American | 672 | 3.82% |
| Other race | 472 | 2.68% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,241 | 2.07 | 36.3 | 63.7 |
| Non Family | 1,703 | 1.72 | 21.5 | 78.5 |
| Married | 438 | 3.27 | 91.3 | 8.7 |
| Female | 65 | 2.98 | 20 | 80 |
| Male | 35 | 2.09 | 100 | 0 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.07
Average Household Size
36.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 36 | 1.54% |
| Associates Degree | 61 | 2.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 650 | 27.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,056 | 45.11% |
| High School Graduate | 259 | 11.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 88 | 3.76% |
| Some College | 191 | 8.16% |
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 | 1,622 | 1,586 | 1,189 |
| Asian | 429 | 374 | 355 |
| Hispanic | 160 | 151 | 126 |
| Black | 68 | 68 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 24 | 0 |
| Native American | 27 | 27 | 23 |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 85.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $28,786 | $28,264 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $112,984 | $110,833 | $116,250 |
| High School Graduate | $42,105 | $0 | $41,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,958 | $62,813 | $0 |
| Some College | $27,188 | $0 | $27,656 |
$48,958
Average Earnings
$62,813
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.8% of Storrs residents speak only English, while 22.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 12.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,262 | 1,283 | 39.33% |
| Asian | 803 | 529 | 65.88% |
| Hispanic | 392 | 203 | 51.79% |
| Black | 161 | 84 | 52.17% |
| Multiple | 117 | 46 | 39.32% |
| Native | 23 | 23 | 100% |
44.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
55.49%
Male Poverty Rate
34.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Storrs is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Storrs is Multiple, with 39.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 56.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 59.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 74.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.73% |
| High School | 10.53% |
| Some College | 9.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 82.17% |
| Male Employed | 26.6% |
| Female Employed | 15.78% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $138,800 | $199,880 |
| Households | $27,793 | $88,752 |
| Married Families | $139,950 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,446 | $53,174 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
7.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
8.3%
Male Marriage Rate
7.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
139
Number of Veterans
139
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 85 |
| Korea | 25 |
| Vietnam | 9 |
| World War II | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 44 |
| 75+ | 43 |
| 35 to 54 | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 115 | 0.91% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.8%
Labor Force Participation
38.3%
Employment Rate
12.5%
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
38.04%
Born in Storrs
86.04%
Native Born
13.96%
Foreign Born
9.14%
Non Citizen
4.82%
Naturalized
86.04% of Storrs residents were born in the United States, with 38.04% having been born in Connecticut. 9.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,983 | 189 | 1.06% |
| 2023 | 17,794 | 188 | 1.07% |
| 2022 | 17,606 | 822 | 4.9% |
| 2021 | 16,784 | 392 | 2.39% |
| 2020 | 16,392 | 40 | 0.24% |
| 2019 | 16,352 | -164 | -0.99% |
| 2018 | 16,516 | 439 | 2.73% |
| 2017 | 16,077 | 18 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 16,059 | 145 | 0.91% |
| 2015 | 15,914 | 540 | 3.51% |
| 2014 | 15,374 | 441 | 2.95% |
| 2013 | 14,933 | 902 | 6.43% |
| 2012 | 14,031 | 132 | 0.95% |
| 2011 | 13,899 | -1,445 | -9.42% |
| 2010 | 15,344 | 0 | 0% |