Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT

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2021 Population

176,449

0.103% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

44.2

0.897% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

5.33%

7.05% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$109,354

4.04% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$354,500

2.9% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

86,002

0.404% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT had a population of 176k people with a median age of 44.2 and a median household income of $109,354. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT grew from 176,268 to 176,449, a 0.103% increase and its median household income grew from $105,111 to $109,354, a 4.04% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.77%), White (Hispanic) (5.04%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.89%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.47%).

18.8% of the households in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95% of the residents in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT are Porter and Chester Institute (130174) (1,087 degrees awarded in 2021), Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton (390 degrees), and Ricci's Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy/TIGI Creative School (63 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT was $354,500, and the homeownership rate was 83.9%.

Most people in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT was 2 cars per household.

Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT borders Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Redding & Sherman Towns PUMA, CT, Fairfield, New Canaan, Wilton, Weston & Easton Towns PUMA, CT, Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT, Bridgeport Town PUMA, CT, Litchfield County PUMA, CT, New Haven County (Northwest) PUMA, CT, Hamden, Ansonia, Seymour, Derby, Woodbridge & Bethany Towns PUMA, CT, West Haven, Milford & Orange Towns PUMA, CT, and East Haven, Branford, Guilford, Madison & North Branford Towns PUMA, CT.

United States Connecticut

Population & Diversity

Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT is home to a population of 176k people, from which 95% are citizens. As of 2021, 13.2% of Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT residents were born outside of the country (23.3k people).

In 2021, there were 9.41 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (129k people) in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.89k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT are Spanish (13,100 households), Portuguese (3,620 households), and Haitian (1,954 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

89,825

Women

50.9%

86,530

Men

49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 176,355 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

95%

2021 Citizenship

95.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95% of Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT was 95.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
129k ± 2.06k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
13.7k ± 1.56k
White (Hispanic)
8.89k ± 1.13k

12%

Hispanic Population

21.1k people

12% of the people in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT are hispanic (21.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Jamaica
2,110 ± 1,121 people
India
1,561 ± 966 people
Haiti
1,524 ± 954 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT was Jamaica, the natal country of 2,110 Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT residents, followed by India with 1,561 and Haiti with 1,524.

Foreign-Born Population

13.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

23.3k people

12.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

22.3k people

As of 2021, 13.2% of Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT residents (23.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT was 12.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
13,100 households (7.82%)
Portuguese
3,620 households (2.16%)
Haitian
1,954 households (1.17%)

18.8% of the households in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT was Spanish. 7.82% of the households in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,702 ± 361
Gulf War (2001-)
789 ± 205
Korea
666 ± 174

Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.42 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT employs 86k people. The largest industries in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT are Elementary & secondary schools (7,834 people), Construction (4,110 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,900 people), and the highest paying industries are Ship & boat building ($232,211), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($230,333), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($210,512).

Males in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $79,213. The income inequality in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

42,585

Women

49.7%

43,071

Men

50.3%

The workforce of Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT in 2020 was 85,656 people, with 49.7% woman, and 50.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT.

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Occupations

86k

2021 Value

0.404%

1 Year growth

± 0.404%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT grew at a rate of 0.404%, from 85.7k employees to 86k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT, are Other managers (2,725 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,669 people), and Registered nurses (2,216 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Connecticut (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

86k

2021 Value

0.404%

1 Year growth

± 0.404%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT grew at a rate of 0.404%, from 85.7k employees to 86k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT, are Elementary & secondary schools (7,834 people), Construction (4,110 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,900 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT, though some of these residents may live in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$68,925

Median earning men ± $3,883

$50,802

Median earning women ± $2,163

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($111,188), Manufacturing ($96,839), and Public Administration ($96,781).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($70,335), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,889), and Wholesale Trade ($69,032).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Connecticut. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Connecticut.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing the state of Connecticut. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT. Showing the available data for Connecticut.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (59.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.11%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Connecticut for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Connecticut

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Richard Blumenthal

Senator from Connecticut

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Chris Murphy

Senator from Connecticut

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing Connecticut.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Connecticut over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Connecticut

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Connecticut have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT awarded 1,575 degrees. The student population of Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,146 male students and 1,524 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT are White (662 and 42.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (385 and 24.5%), Black or African American (308 and 19.6%), and Two or More Races (91 and 5.78%).

The largest universities in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT by number of degrees awarded are Porter and Chester Institute (130174) (1,087 and 69%), Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton (390 and 24.8%), and Ricci's Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy/TIGI Creative School (63 and 4%).

The most popular majors in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT are Electrician (325 and 20.6%), Medical Assistant (252 and 16%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (193 and 12.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 66.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,670 (42.9% men and 57.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,670 students enrolled in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT, 42.9% men and 57.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 829 records, of which 47.9% were women and 52.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Electrician
325 degree-majors awarded
Medical Assistant
245 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
150 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT was Electrician with 325 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Porter and Chester Institute (130174)
1,087 degrees awarded
Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton
390 degrees awarded
Ricci's Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy/TIGI Creative School
63 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Porter and Chester Institute (130174) with 1,087 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 809 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT, which is 1.06 times more than the 766 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 662 degrees mean that there were 1.72 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 385 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($15,555) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($220) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($1,750) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.508% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.775% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (35.7k), High School or Equivalent (35.4k), and Some college (24.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT was $354,500 in 2021, which is 1.45 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $344,500 to $354,500, a 2.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT is 83.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT have an average commute time of 30.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT is $109,354. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT was Fairfield, New Canaan, Wilton, Weston & Easton Towns PUMA, CT with a value of $172,962, followed by Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT and Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT, with respective values of $115,229 and $110,948.

Housing

Property

$354,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,091

$54,174

Median Property Taxes

±$1,317

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

83.9%

Homeownership

2021

59.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 83.9% of the housing units in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 83.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT was Fairfield, New Canaan, Wilton, Weston & Easton Towns PUMA, CT with a value of $172,962, followed by Norwalk, Westport & Darien Towns PUMA, CT and Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT, with respective values of $115,229 and $110,948.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$109,354

Median Household Income

± $3,215

64.6k

Number of Households

± 1,924

In 2021, the median household income of the 64.6k households in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT grew to $109,354 from the previous year's value of $105,111.

The following chart displays the households in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.474

2021 Wage GINI in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT

0.464

2020 Wage GINI in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT

In 2021, the income inequality in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.07% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.7%)
Worked At Home (11.3%)
Carpooled (6.74%)

In 2021, 77.7% of workers in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.3%) and those who carpooled to work (6.74%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

30.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT have a longer commute time (30.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.95% of the workforce in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.33% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT (9.32k out of 175k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.7% of the population of Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT has health coverage, with 58.3% on employee plans, 12.7% on Medicaid, 14.4% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 0.654% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 16.5% between 18 and 34 years, 42.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.25%

Uninsured

58.3%

Employer Coverage

12.7%

Medicaid

14.4%

Medicare

10.7%

Non-Group

0.654%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT grew by 1.63% from 3.2% to 3.25%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Newtown & Monroe Towns PUMA, CT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.