State
County
Land Area (mi²)
41.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,020.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.02%
Growth Since 2010
4.75%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Danbury, Connecticut Population 2021
84,732
Danbury is a city located in Fairfield County Connecticut. With a 2020 population of 84,732, it is the 7th largest city in Connecticut and the 411th largest city in the United States . Danbury is currently growing at a rate of 0.02% annually and its population has increased by 4.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 80,893 in 2010. Danbury reached it's highest population of 84,927 in 2016. Spanning over 44 miles, Danbury has a population density of 2,020 people per square mile.
The average household income in Danbury is $94,300 with a poverty rate of 11.48%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,466 per month, and the median house value is $299,600. 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 Danbury was:
- White: 60.77%
- Other race: 18.41%
- Black or African American: 10.38%
- Asian: 6.34%
- Two or more races: 3.72%
- Native American: 0.30%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.07%
The current population of Danbury, Connecticut is 84,732 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 84,675.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 80,893.
Danbury, Connecticut Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51,423 | 60.77% |
| Some Other Race | 15,580 | 18.41% |
| Black or African American | 8,784 | 10.38% |
| Asian | 5,366 | 6.34% |
| Two or More Races | 3,148 | 3.72% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 258 | 0.30% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 60 | 0.07% |
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Danbury Population by Race
Danbury Population Pyramid $2021
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Danbury Population by Age
Danbury Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 30,000 | 2.71 | 58 |
| Married | 13,932 | 3.45 | 70.1 |
| Non Family | 10,444 | 1.29 | 50.2 |
| Female | 4,033 | 3.48 | 41.2 |
| Male | 1,591 | 3.64 | 46.4 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
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Danbury Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,886 | 10.10% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,819 | 6.56% |
| High School Graduate | 16,490 | 28.30% |
| Some College | 9,533 | 16.36% |
| Associates Degree | 4,035 | 6.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,014 | 18.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,482 | 12.84% |
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Danbury Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Danbury Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32,376 | 29,687 | 13,126 |
| Hispanic | 14,346 | 9,291 | 1,630 |
| Other Race | 9,052 | 5,194 | 629 |
| Black | 5,567 | 4,517 | 1,242 |
| Asian | 4,213 | 3,748 | 2,215 |
| 2+ Races | 1,246 | 1,114 | 278 |
| Native American | 247 | 139 | 43 |
| Islander | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.69%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 52.58%.
Danbury Educational Attainment by Race
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$40,915
Average Earnings
$44,652
Average Male
$36,276
Average Female
Danbury Earnings by Educational Attainment
Danbury Language by Age
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Danbury Language
56.32% of Danbury residents speak only English, while 43.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.78% of the population.
Danbury Language
Danbury Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 24,856 | 4,194 | 16.87% |
| White | 40,312 | 2,913 | 7.23% |
| Other | 15,407 | 2,679 | 17.39% |
| Black | 7,929 | 1,579 | 19.91% |
| Multiple | 3,010 | 311 | 10.33% |
| Asian | 5,300 | 257 | 4.85% |
| Native | 230 | 73 | 31.74% |
11.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.14%
Male Poverty Rate
12.83%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Danbury
The race most likely to be in poverty in Danbury is Native, with 31.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Danbury is Asian, with 4.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.60%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.88%.
Danbury Poverty
Danbury Poverty Rate by Education
Danbury Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
45.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.6%
Male Marriage Rate
44.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Danbury Married by Age and Sex
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Danbury Marriage
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 35-44.
Danbury Marital Status by Race
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Danbury Marital Status
Danbury Veterans by War
Danbury Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,501 | 5.78% |
| Black | 240 | 3.56% |
| Hispanic | 237 | 1.37% |
| Asian | 62 | 1.35% |
| 2+ Races | 49 | 3.16% |
| Other Race | 44 | 0.40% |
Danbury Veterans by Race
Danbury Veterans by Education
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7.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
Danbury Veterans by Education
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71.3%
Labor Force Participation
67%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
Danbury Employment by Age
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Danbury Employment by Race
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Danbury Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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68.48%
Native Born
31.52%
Foreign Born
19.40%
Non Citizen
12.12%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
68.48% of Danbury residents were born in the United States, with 38.90% having been born in Connecticut. 19.40% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Danbury Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 84,732 | 19 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 84,713 | 19 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 84,694 | 19 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 84,675 | 59 | 0.07% |
| 2017 | 84,616 | -311 | -0.37% |
| 2016 | 84,927 | 727 | 0.86% |
| 2015 | 84,200 | 519 | 0.62% |
| 2014 | 83,681 | 104 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 83,577 | 800 | 0.97% |
| 2012 | 82,777 | 692 | 0.84% |
| 2011 | 82,085 | 777 | 0.96% |
| 2010 | 81,308 | 6,460 | 0.83% |
| 2000 | 74,848 | 9,263 | 1.33% |
| 1990 | 65,585 | 5,115 | 0.82% |
| 1980 | 60,470 | 9,689 | 1.76% |
| 1970 | 50,781 | 27,853 | 8.28% |
| 1960 | 22,928 | 861 | 0.38% |
| 1950 | 22,067 | -272 | -0.12% |
| 1940 | 22,339 | 78 | 0.03% |
| 1930 | 22,261 | 3,318 | 1.63% |
| 1920 | 18,943 | -1,291 | -0.66% |
| 1910 | 20,234 | 3,697 | 2.04% |
| 1900 | 16,537 | -15 | -0.01% |
| 1890 | 16,552 | 7,290 | 5.98% |
| 1880 | 9,262 | 2,720 | 3.54% |
| 1870 | 6,542 | 2,060 | 3.85% |
| 1860 | 4,482 | 0.00% |