Danbury, CT
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
84,650
Unemployment
6.0%
Poverty
11.0%
Median Home
$311,200
Median Income
$73,204
Median Rent
$1,475
Danbury SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
4
Diversity
9.5
Safety
8
Amenities
9
Education
7
Commute
5
Danbury, CT Crime Report
904
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,062.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-54.71%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Danbury / 100k People |
Connecticut / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 904 | 1,062.5 | 1,746.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 98 | 115.2 | 181.6 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 4 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 40 | 47.0 | 57.2 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 45 | 52.9 | 103.8 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 806 | 947.3 | 1,565.1 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 81 | 95.2 | 187.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 643 | 755.8 | 1,141.2 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 82 | 96.4 | 236.8 | 246.0 |
Danbury, CT Cost Of Living
128
Danbury's Overall Cost Of Living
Danbury's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Danbury | Connecticut | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 124 | 100 | |
| Services | 120 | 121 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 107 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 118 | 112 | 100 | |
| Housing | 150 | 138 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 114 | 112 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 132 | 134 | 100 | |
Danbury, CT Photos
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Rankings for Danbury in Connecticut
Map Of Danbury, CT
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Population over time in Danbury
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 84,650 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 84,479 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 84,573 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 83,890 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 83,476 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 82,781 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 81,967 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 81,057 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 80,101 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 79,371 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Danbury
| Race | Danbury | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.1% | 66.0% | 60.1% |
| African American | 8.2% | 9.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 6.1% | 4.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 29.0% | 16.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Danbury
| Gender | Danbury | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Danbury for adults over 25
| Education | Danbury | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 17.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Danbury, Connecticut
| Income | Danbury | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.7% | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.7% | 3.4% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.3% | 6.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.1% | 6.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.5% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.4% | 15.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.2% | 12.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.3% | 17.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.7% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.2% | 13.2% | 8.3% |
