Waterbury is a city located in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region Connecticut. Waterbury has a 2024 population of 115,360. Waterbury is currently growing at a rate of 0.32% annually and its population has increased by 1.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 113,880 in 2020.
The average household income in Waterbury is $69,383 with a poverty rate of 21.91%. The median age in Waterbury is 36.7 years: 34.8 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waterbury was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51,376 | 44.88% |
| Black or African American | 32,046 | 27.99% |
| Other race | 14,482 | 12.65% |
| Two or more races | 12,859 | 11.23% |
| Asian | 3,364 | 2.94% |
| Native American | 280 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 73 | 0.06% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 45,968 | 2.45 | 43.8 | 56.2 |
| Non Family | 18,385 | 1.19 | 38.4 | 61.6 |
| Married | 14,291 | 3.31 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Female | 10,176 | 3.23 | 25.4 | 74.6 |
| Male | 3,116 | 3.43 | 46.5 | 53.5 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
43.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7,664 | 10.03% |
| Associates Degree | 5,677 | 7.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,494 | 9.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,251 | 6.87% |
| High School Graduate | 28,898 | 37.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6,319 | 8.27% |
| Some College | 15,137 | 19.8% |
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 | 27,224 | 23,965 | 6,276 |
| Hispanic | 23,386 | 16,812 | 1,940 |
| Black | 21,506 | 18,254 | 3,204 |
| Other Race | 8,891 | 6,035 | 709 |
| 2+ Races | 6,884 | 5,404 | 1,096 |
| Asian | 2,252 | 1,687 | 857 |
| Native American | 223 | 85 | 0 |
| Islander | 73 | 34 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.03%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 38.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,874 | $69,821 | $55,486 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,589 | $63,676 | $56,576 |
| High School Graduate | $36,232 | $43,291 | $30,584 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,205 | $33,582 | $25,548 |
| Overall | $40,649 | $46,266 | $35,436 |
| Some College | $39,730 | $45,545 | $35,529 |
$40,649
Average Earnings
$46,266
Average Male
$35,436
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
63.1% of Waterbury residents speak only English, while 36.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 40,319 | 11,781 | 29.22% |
| Black | 31,595 | 7,801 | 24.69% |
| White | 34,033 | 4,654 | 13.67% |
| Multiple | 12,652 | 3,262 | 25.78% |
| Other | 14,175 | 2,921 | 20.61% |
| Asian | 3,329 | 372 | 11.17% |
| Native | 278 | 141 | 50.72% |
21.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.42%
Male Poverty Rate
23.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waterbury is Native, with 50.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waterbury is Asian, with 11.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.21% |
| High School | 22.02% |
| Some College | 14.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 45.22% |
| Male Unemployed | 40.9% |
| Female Employed | 11.69% |
| Male Employed | 5.42% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,116 | $79,824 |
| Households | $51,451 | $69,383 |
| Married Families | $82,188 | $102,438 |
| Non Families | $34,904 | $49,458 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.5%
Male Marriage Rate
31.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,529
Number of Veterans
3,042
Male Veterans
487
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,148 |
| Second Gulf War | 832 |
| First Gulf War | 477 |
| Korea | 270 |
| World War II | 47 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 925 |
| 35 to 54 | 887 |
| 75+ | 782 |
| 55 to 64 | 688 |
| 18 to 34 | 247 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,092 | 5.04% |
| Black | 1,057 | 4.19% |
| Hispanic | 486 | 1.71% |
| Other Race | 269 | 2.7% |
| 2+ Races | 100 | 1.12% |
| Native American | 7 | 2.59% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.7%
Labor Force Participation
55.6%
Employment Rate
9.8%
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
51.74%
Born in Waterbury
81.95%
Native Born
18.05%
Foreign Born
9.27%
Non Citizen
8.77%
Naturalized
81.95% of Waterbury residents were born in the United States, with 51.74% having been born in Connecticut. 9.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 117,210 | 370 | 0.32% |
| 2028 | 116,840 | 370 | 0.32% |
| 2027 | 116,470 | 370 | 0.32% |
| 2026 | 116,100 | 370 | 0.32% |
| 2025 | 115,730 | 370 | 0.32% |
| 2024 | 115,360 | 370 | 0.32% |
| 2023 | 114,990 | 402 | 0.35% |
| 2022 | 114,588 | 25 | 0.02% |
| 2021 | 114,563 | 683 | 0.6% |
| 2020 | 113,880 | 6,442 | 6% |
| 2019 | 107,438 | -667 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 108,105 | -176 | -0.16% |
| 2017 | 108,281 | -195 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 108,476 | -550 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 109,026 | -523 | -0.48% |
| 2014 | 109,549 | -203 | -0.18% |
| 2013 | 109,752 | -280 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 110,032 | -47 | -0.04% |
| 2011 | 110,079 | -268 | -0.24% |
| 2010 | 110,347 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 107,271 | -1,690 | -1.55% |
| 1990 | 108,961 | 5,695 | 5.51% |
| 1980 | 103,266 | -4,767 | -4.41% |
| 1970 | 108,033 | 903 | 0.84% |
| 1960 | 107,130 | 2,653 | 2.54% |
| 1950 | 104,477 | 5,163 | 5.2% |
| 1940 | 99,314 | -588 | -0.59% |
| 1930 | 99,902 | 8,187 | 8.93% |
| 1920 | 91,715 | 18,574 | 25.39% |
| 1910 | 73,141 | 27,282 | 59.49% |
| 1900 | 45,859 | 17,213 | 60.09% |
| 1890 | 28,646 | 10,840 | 60.88% |
| 1880 | 17,806 | 6,980 | 64.47% |
| 1870 | 10,826 | 822 | 8.22% |
| 1860 | 10,004 | -107,206 | -91.46% |