Danbury, Connecticut Population 2022
Danbury is a city located in Fairfield County Connecticut. Danbury has a 2020 population of 84,751. Danbury is currently growing at a rate of 0.02% annually and its population has increased by 4.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 81,308 in 2010.
The average household income in Danbury is $94,300 with a poverty rate of 10.99%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,475 per month, and the median house value is $311,200. The median age in Danbury is 38.3 years, 37 years for males, and 39.6 years for females.
Danbury Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Danburywas:
- White: 61.08%
- Other race: 16.68%
- Black or African American: 9.67%
- Two or more races: 6.17%
- Asian: 6.17%
- Native American: 0.21%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.02%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51,707 | 61.08% |
| Black or African American | 8,187 | 9.67% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 180 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 5,219 | 6.17% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race | 14,120 | 16.68% |
| Two or More Races | 5,220 | 6.17% |
Danbury Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 31,074 | 2.61 | 57 |
| Married | 14,405 | 3.34 | 71.3 |
| Male | 1,413 | 3.62 | 44.5 |
| Female | 4,184 | 3.31 | 42.6 |
| Non Family | 11,072 | 1.28 | 45.4 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,106 | 8.73% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,010 | 6.86% |
| High School Graduate | 15,714 | 26.87% |
| Some College | 9,983 | 17.07% |
| Associates Degree | 4,058 | 6.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,214 | 19.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,394 | 14.35% |
Danbury Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3,936 | 3,321 | 2,042 |
| White | 33,698 | 31,238 | 14,135 |
| 2+ Races | 2,407 | 1,950 | 569 |
| Black | 5,491 | 4,463 | 1,254 |
| Hispanic | 13,935 | 9,302 | 1,936 |
| Native American | 171 | 98 | 22 |
| Other Race | 8,171 | 4,735 | 656 |
| Islander | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.70%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.88%.
$41,556
Average Earnings
$49,062
Average Male
$35,187
Average Female
Danbury Language by Age
Danbury Language
57.94% of Danbury residents speak only English, while 42.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.16% of the population.
Danbury Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 151 | 71 | 47.02% |
| Hispanic | 23,992 | 4,236 | 17.66% |
| Black | 7,396 | 1,253 | 16.94% |
| Multiple | 5,133 | 686 | 13.36% |
| Asian | 5,157 | 389 | 7.54% |
| White | 42,206 | 2,678 | 6.35% |
| Other | 2,890 | NaN% |
10.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.77%
Male Poverty Rate
12.20%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Danbury
The race most likely to be in poverty in Danbury is Native, with 47.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Danbury is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.53%.
Danbury Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.4%
Male Marriage Rate
45.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Danbury Married by Age and Sex
Danbury Marriage
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.
Danbury Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,500 | 5.71% |
| Black | 121 | 1.92% |
| Asian | 59 | 1.33% |
| Other Race | 35 | 0.35% |
| 2+ Races | 78 | 2.74% |
| Hispanic | 199 | 1.20% |
Danbury Veterans by Education
4.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
70.1%
Labor Force Participation
65.8%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
40.32%
Born in Danbury
68.92%
Native Born
31.08%
Foreign Born
18.76%
Non Citizen
12.32%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
68.92% of Danbury residents were born in the United States, with 40.32% having been born in Connecticut. 18.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 4,482 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 6,542 | 2,060 | 3.85% |
| 1880 | 9,262 | 2,720 | 3.54% |
| 1890 | 16,552 | 7,290 | 5.98% |
| 1900 | 16,537 | -15 | -0.01% |
| 1910 | 20,234 | 3,697 | 2.04% |
| 1920 | 18,943 | -1,291 | -0.66% |
| 1930 | 22,261 | 3,318 | 1.63% |
| 1940 | 22,339 | 78 | 0.03% |
| 1950 | 22,067 | -272 | -0.12% |
| 1960 | 22,928 | 861 | 0.38% |
| 1970 | 50,781 | 27,853 | 8.28% |
| 1980 | 60,470 | 9,689 | 1.76% |
| 1990 | 65,585 | 5,115 | 0.82% |
| 2000 | 74,848 | 9,263 | 1.33% |
| 2010 | 81,308 | 6,460 | 0.83% |
| 2011 | 82,085 | 777 | 0.96% |
| 2012 | 82,777 | 692 | 0.84% |
| 2013 | 83,577 | 800 | 0.97% |
| 2014 | 83,681 | 104 | 0.12% |
| 2015 | 84,200 | 519 | 0.62% |
| 2016 | 84,927 | 727 | 0.86% |
| 2017 | 84,616 | -311 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 84,675 | 59 | 0.07% |
| 2019 | 84,694 | 19 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 84,713 | 19 | 0.02% |
| 2021 | 84,732 | 19 | 0.02% |
| 2022 | 84,751 | 19 | 0.02% |