State
County
Land Area (mi²)
28.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
3,732.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.52%
Growth Since 2010
-3.54%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Waterbury, Connecticut Population 2021
106,458
Waterbury is a city located in New Haven County Connecticut. With a 2020 population of 106,458, it is the 5th largest city in Connecticut (after , , , and ) and the 291st largest city in the United States . Waterbury is currently declining at a rate of -0.52% annually and its population has decreased by -3.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 110,366 in 2010. Waterbury reached it's highest population of 110,350 in 2010. Spanning over 29 miles, Waterbury has a population density of 3,732 people per square mile.
The average household income in Waterbury is $57,747 with a poverty rate of 23.38%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $969 per month, and the median house value is $130,700. 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 Waterbury was:
- White: 60.91%
- Black or African American: 21.70%
- Other race: 10.30%
- Two or more races: 4.49%
- Asian: 2.37%
- Native American: 0.19%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.04%
The current population of Waterbury, Connecticut is 106,458 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 108,123.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 110,366.
Waterbury, Connecticut Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65,950 | 60.91% |
| Black or African American | 23,500 | 21.70% |
| Some Other Race | 11,148 | 10.30% |
| Two or More Races | 4,864 | 4.49% |
| Asian | 2,562 | 2.37% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 210 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.04% |
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Waterbury Population by Race
Waterbury Population Pyramid $2021
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Waterbury Population by Age
Waterbury Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 40,937 | 2.6 | 41.4 |
| Non Family | 16,154 | 1.21 | 34.5 |
| Married | 12,936 | 3.42 | 63.1 |
| Female | 9,458 | 3.61 | 25 |
| Male | 2,389 | 3.52 | 35.8 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
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Waterbury Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6,300 | 8.94% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8,050 | 11.43% |
| High School Graduate | 26,380 | 37.44% |
| Some College | 13,889 | 19.71% |
| Associates Degree | 4,742 | 6.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,784 | 9.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,308 | 6.11% |
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Waterbury Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Waterbury Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31,678 | 27,644 | 6,840 |
| Hispanic | 22,061 | 14,663 | 1,766 |
| Black | 14,406 | 12,081 | 1,520 |
| Other Race | 6,702 | 4,325 | 343 |
| 2+ Races | 2,093 | 1,755 | 537 |
| Asian | 1,658 | 1,211 | 633 |
| Native American | 141 | 61 | |
| Islander | 20 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.27%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 38.18%.
Waterbury Educational Attainment by Race
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$35,057
Average Earnings
$40,349
Average Male
$30,905
Average Female
Waterbury Earnings by Educational Attainment
Waterbury Language by Age
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Waterbury Language
61.55% of Waterbury residents speak only English, while 38.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.30% of the population.
Waterbury Language
Waterbury Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 40,052 | 13,189 | 32.93% |
| White | 39,993 | 5,819 | 14.55% |
| Black | 23,122 | 5,612 | 24.27% |
| Other | 11,026 | 3,450 | 31.29% |
| Multiple | 4,805 | 985 | 20.50% |
| Asian | 2,524 | 439 | 17.39% |
| Native | 203 | 104 | 51.23% |
23.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.04%
Male Poverty Rate
24.61%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Waterbury
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waterbury is Native, with 51.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waterbury is White, with 14.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.69%.
Waterbury Poverty
Waterbury Poverty Rate by Education
Waterbury Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
33.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.9%
Male Marriage Rate
31.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Waterbury Married by Age and Sex
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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 55-64.
Waterbury Marital Status by Race
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Waterbury Marital Status
Waterbury Veterans by War
Waterbury Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,416 | 4.65% |
| Black | 505 | 2.99% |
| Hispanic | 395 | 1.47% |
| Other Race | 99 | 1.26% |
| 2+ Races | 94 | 3.53% |
| Native American | 12 | 7.06% |
Waterbury Veterans by Race
Waterbury Veterans by Education
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9.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
Waterbury Veterans by Education
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61.5%
Labor Force Participation
55.5%
Employment Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
Waterbury Employment by Age
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Waterbury Employment by Race
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Waterbury 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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83.36%
Native Born
16.64%
Foreign Born
8.10%
Non Citizen
8.53%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
83.36% of Waterbury residents were born in the United States, with 55.68% having been born in Connecticut. 8.10% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Waterbury Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 106,458 | -555 | -0.52% |
| 2020 | 107,013 | -555 | -0.52% |
| 2019 | 107,568 | -555 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 108,123 | -154 | -0.14% |
| 2017 | 108,277 | -176 | -0.16% |
| 2016 | 108,453 | -540 | -0.50% |
| 2015 | 108,993 | -531 | -0.48% |
| 2014 | 109,524 | -209 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 109,733 | -286 | -0.26% |
| 2012 | 110,019 | -55 | -0.05% |
| 2011 | 110,074 | -276 | -0.25% |
| 2010 | 110,350 | 3,079 | 0.28% |
| 2000 | 107,271 | -1,690 | -0.16% |
| 1990 | 108,961 | 5,695 | 0.54% |
| 1980 | 103,266 | -4,767 | -0.45% |
| 1970 | 108,033 | 903 | 0.08% |
| 1960 | 107,130 | 2,653 | 0.25% |
| 1950 | 104,477 | 5,163 | 0.51% |
| 1940 | 99,314 | -588 | -0.06% |
| 1930 | 99,902 | 8,187 | 0.86% |
| 1920 | 91,715 | 18,574 | 2.29% |
| 1910 | 73,141 | 27,282 | 4.78% |
| 1900 | 45,859 | 17,213 | 4.82% |
| 1890 | 28,646 | 10,840 | 4.87% |
| 1880 | 17,806 | 6,980 | 5.10% |
| 1870 | 10,826 | 822 | 0.79% |
| 1860 | 10,004 | 0.00% |