Storrs is a CDP located in Connecticut. Storrs has a 2024 population of 17,983. Storrs is currently growing at a rate of 1.06% annually and its population has increased by 9.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,392 in 2020.
The average household income in Storrs is $84,436 with a poverty rate of 42%. The median age in Storrs is 20.4 years: 20.6 years for males, and 20.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Storrs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,279 | 68.72% |
| Asian | 2,165 | 16.03% |
| Black or African American | 1,156 | 8.56% |
| Two or more races | 509 | 3.77% |
| Other race | 377 | 2.79% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,988 | 1.87 | 29.9 | 70.1 |
| Non Family | 1,534 | 1.57 | 16.2 | 83.8 |
| Married | 369 | 3 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
| Female | 52 | 2.6 | 40.4 | 59.6 |
| Male | 33 | 2.06 | 100 | 0 |
2.85
Average Family Size
1.87
Average Household Size
29.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 37 | 1.98% |
| Associates Degree | 78 | 4.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 463 | 24.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 820 | 43.85% |
| High School Graduate | 242 | 12.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64 | 3.42% |
| Some College | 166 | 8.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,323 | 1,280 | 884 |
| Asian | 334 | 306 | 285 |
| Hispanic | 151 | 131 | 84 |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 29 | 0 |
| Black | 27 | 27 | 18 |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | 12 |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 85.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $29,881 | $29,545 | $40,179 |
| Graduate Degree | $115,750 | $116,875 | $114,135 |
| High School Graduate | $52,411 | $54,911 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $67,188 | $84,286 | $51,250 |
| Some College | $31,000 | $0 | $30,750 |
$67,188
Average Earnings
$84,286
Average Male
$51,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.26% of Storrs residents speak only English, while 24.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 11.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,736 | 1,077 | 39.36% |
| Asian | 501 | 265 | 52.89% |
| Hispanic | 352 | 155 | 44.03% |
| Black | 133 | 104 | 78.2% |
| Multiple | 120 | 27 | 22.5% |
| Native | 12 | 12 | 100% |
42%
Overall Poverty Rate
50.55%
Male Poverty Rate
33.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Storrs is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Storrs is Multiple, with 22.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 59.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 51.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.67% |
| High School | 37.75% |
| Some College | 16.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.98% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 68.25% |
| Male Employed | 31.52% |
| Female Employed | 22.66% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $147,112 | $189,723 |
| Households | $33,125 | $84,436 |
| Married Families | $163,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,855 | $53,099 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
7.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
8.2%
Male Marriage Rate
6.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
88
Number of Veterans
88
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 44 |
| Korea | 19 |
| Vietnam | 11 |
| World War II | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 37 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79 | 0.87% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.4%
Labor Force Participation
42.7%
Employment Rate
13.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
32.44%
Born in Storrs
85.52%
Native Born
14.48%
Foreign Born
9.36%
Non Citizen
5.12%
Naturalized
85.52% of Storrs residents were born in the United States, with 32.44% having been born in Connecticut. 9.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,983 | 189 | 1.06% |
| 2023 | 17,794 | 188 | 1.07% |
| 2022 | 17,606 | 822 | 4.9% |
| 2021 | 16,784 | 392 | 2.39% |
| 2020 | 16,392 | 40 | 0.24% |
| 2019 | 16,352 | -164 | -0.99% |
| 2018 | 16,516 | 439 | 2.73% |
| 2017 | 16,077 | 18 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 16,059 | 145 | 0.91% |
| 2015 | 15,914 | 540 | 3.51% |
| 2014 | 15,374 | 441 | 2.95% |
| 2013 | 14,933 | 902 | 6.43% |
| 2012 | 14,031 | 132 | 0.95% |
| 2011 | 13,899 | -1,445 | -9.42% |
| 2010 | 15,344 | 0 | 0% |