Poverty Rate in Waterbury, Connecticut
In Waterbury, Connecticut, an estimated 24,638 of 112,426 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Waterbury, Connecticut?
The poverty rate in Waterbury, Connecticut is 21.9%.
- How many people in Waterbury, Connecticut live in poverty?
In Waterbury, Connecticut, an estimated 24,638 of 112,426 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Waterbury, Connecticut compare to the average for Connecticut?
The poverty rate in Waterbury, Connecticut is 123.47% higher than the Connecticut average. In Waterbury, Connecticut, an estimated 21.9% of 112,426 people live in poverty. In Connecticut, 9.8% of 3,514,107 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Waterbury, Connecticut compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Waterbury, Connecticut is 73.81% higher than the US average. In Waterbury, Connecticut, an estimated 21.9% of 112,426 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
42.6% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
42.6% of 29 thousand people
Under 5 years
45.3% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
45.3% of 8 thousand people
5 to 17 years
41.6% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
41.6% of 22 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
42.6% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
42.6% of 29 thousand people
18 to 64 years
26.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
26.6% of 66 thousand people
18 to 34 years
25.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
25.3% of 24 thousand people
35 to 64 years
27.4% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
27.4% of 42 thousand people
60 years and over
21.1% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
21.1% of 25 thousand people
65 years and over
18.7% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
18.7% of 18 thousand people
White
21.6% Poverty Rate for White people in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
21.6% of 38 thousand people
Black or African American
44.4% Poverty Rate for Black People in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
44.4% of 27 thousand people
Some other race
36.6% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
36.6% of 21 thousand people
Two or more races
21.4% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
21.4% of 25 thousand people
Hispanic
31.3% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
31.3% of 48 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
15.8% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
15.8% of 31 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
24.8% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
24.8% of 75 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
38.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
38.8% of 13 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
20.7% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
20.7% of 26 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
26.8% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
26.8% of 23 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
15.7% of 14 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
14% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
14% of 51 thousand people
Employed
11% Poverty Rate for employed people in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
11% of 45 thousand people
Male
6.7% Poverty Rate for employed men in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
6.7% of 22 thousand people
Female
14.9% Poverty Rate for employed women in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
14.9% of 24 thousand people
Unemployed
38.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
38.8% of 5 thousand people
Male
32.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
32.3% of 3 thousand people
Female
47% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
47% of 2 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
25.7% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
25.7% of 88 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
5.6% of 31 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
24.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
24.3% of 20 thousand people
Did not work
43.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
43.2% of 37 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
35.5% Poverty Rate for single people in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
35.5% of 25 thousand people
Male
34.4% Poverty Rate for single men in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
34.4% of 14 thousand people
Female
36.9% Poverty Rate for single women in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
36.9% of 11 thousand people
18 to 24 years
100% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
100% of 147 people
25 to 34 years
26.7% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
26.7% of 4 thousand people
35 to 44 years
22.2% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
22.2% of 5 thousand people
45 to 54 years
59.3% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
59.3% of 2 thousand people
55 to 64 years
42.4% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
42.4% of 7 thousand people
65 to 74 years
30.5% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
30.5% of 4 thousand people
75 years and over
38.1% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
38.1% of 3 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
1.2% of 8 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
39.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
39.1% of 3 thousand people
Did not work
56.6% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
56.6% of 13 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
29.4% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Waterbury, Connecticut
2023
29.4%
Poverty Rate by City around Naugatuck Valley County
- Ansonia, Connecticut 11.4% of 18,954 people.
- Bethlehem Village, Connecticut 2.8% of 2,101 people.
- Bristol, Connecticut 9.4% of 60,308 people.
- Cheshire Village, Connecticut 6.5% of 5,765 people.
- Daniels Farm, Connecticut 6% of 6,056 people.