Waterbury, Connecticut Population 2022
Waterbury is a city located in New Haven County Connecticut. Waterbury has a 2020 population of 105,903. Waterbury is currently declining at a rate of -0.52% annually and its population has decreased by -4.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 110,350 in 2010.
The average household income in Waterbury is $57,747 with a poverty rate of 21.30%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $986 per month, and the median house value is $132,700. The median age in Waterbury is 34.8 years, 33.1 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
Waterbury Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waterburywas:
- White: 59.56%
- Black or African American: 21.56%
- Other race: 11.39%
- Two or more races: 5.51%
- Asian: 1.73%
- Native American: 0.20%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.04%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64,229 | 59.56% |
| Black or African American | 23,255 | 21.56% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 220 | 0.20% |
| Asian | 1,866 | 1.73% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.04% |
| Some Other Race | 12,285 | 11.39% |
| Two or More Races | 5,944 | 5.51% |
Waterbury Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 42,135 | 2.51 | 45 |
| Married | 13,921 | 3.31 | 66.5 |
| Male | 2,675 | 3.64 | 42.5 |
| Female | 8,627 | 3.46 | 25.5 |
| Non Family | 16,912 | 1.19 | 37.7 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6,179 | 8.62% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7,835 | 10.94% |
| High School Graduate | 26,538 | 37.04% |
| Some College | 13,819 | 19.29% |
| Associates Degree | 4,999 | 6.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,090 | 9.90% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,184 | 7.24% |
Waterbury Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,225 | 849 | 470 |
| 2+ Races | 3,138 | 2,608 | 776 |
| White | 33,086 | 28,630 | 7,392 |
| Black | 14,220 | 11,840 | 2,136 |
| Hispanic | 22,035 | 15,396 | 1,928 |
| Other Race | 7,431 | 5,090 | 432 |
| Islander | 23 | 11 | |
| Native American | 135 | 38 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 86.53%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 38.37%.
$35,956
Average Earnings
$40,455
Average Male
$31,746
Average Female
Waterbury Language by Age
Waterbury Language
63.27% of Waterbury residents speak only English, while 36.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.23% of the population.
Waterbury Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 212 | 87 | 41.04% |
| Hispanic | 39,097 | 11,522 | 29.47% |
| Black | 22,900 | 5,164 | 22.55% |
| Multiple | 5,907 | 1,003 | 16.98% |
| White | 41,049 | 5,861 | 14.28% |
| Asian | 1,825 | 240 | 13.15% |
| Other | 2,792 | NaN% |
21.30%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.57%
Male Poverty Rate
22.89%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Waterbury
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waterbury is Native, with 41.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waterbury is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.57%.
Waterbury Marital Status
Marriage Rates
35.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.9%
Male Marriage Rate
33.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Waterbury Married by Age and Sex
Waterbury 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 45-54.
Waterbury Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,483 | 4.84% |
| Black | 435 | 2.59% |
| Native American | 6 | 3.47% |
| Other Race | 113 | 1.35% |
| 2+ Races | 90 | 2.36% |
| Hispanic | 319 | 1.22% |
Waterbury Veterans by Education
9.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.8%
Labor Force Participation
56%
Employment Rate
9.3%
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
54.47%
Born in Waterbury
83.17%
Native Born
16.83%
Foreign Born
8.20%
Non Citizen
8.63%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
83.17% of Waterbury residents were born in the United States, with 54.47% having been born in Connecticut. 8.20% 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 | 10,004 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 10,826 | 822 | 0.79% |
| 1880 | 17,806 | 6,980 | 5.10% |
| 1890 | 28,646 | 10,840 | 4.87% |
| 1900 | 45,859 | 17,213 | 4.82% |
| 1910 | 73,141 | 27,282 | 4.78% |
| 1920 | 91,715 | 18,574 | 2.29% |
| 1930 | 99,902 | 8,187 | 0.86% |
| 1940 | 99,314 | -588 | -0.06% |
| 1950 | 104,477 | 5,163 | 0.51% |
| 1960 | 107,130 | 2,653 | 0.25% |
| 1970 | 108,033 | 903 | 0.08% |
| 1980 | 103,266 | -4,767 | -0.45% |
| 1990 | 108,961 | 5,695 | 0.54% |
| 2000 | 107,271 | -1,690 | -0.16% |
| 2010 | 110,350 | 3,079 | 0.28% |
| 2011 | 110,074 | -276 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 110,019 | -55 | -0.05% |
| 2013 | 109,733 | -286 | -0.26% |
| 2014 | 109,524 | -209 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 108,993 | -531 | -0.48% |
| 2016 | 108,453 | -540 | -0.50% |
| 2017 | 108,277 | -176 | -0.16% |
| 2018 | 108,123 | -154 | -0.14% |
| 2019 | 107,568 | -555 | -0.51% |
| 2020 | 107,013 | -555 | -0.52% |
| 2021 | 106,458 | -555 | -0.52% |
| 2022 | 105,903 | -555 | -0.52% |