Waterbury, CT
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2021-08-09

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Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
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Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

108,276

Unemployment

9.6%

Poverty

23.4%

Median Home

$130,700

Median Income

$42,401

Median Rent

$969

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Waterbury SnackAbility

5
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Jobs

4/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

9.5

Education

Commute

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Waterbury, CT Crime Report

3,588
Total Crimes

3,328.0
Total Crimes / 100k People

34.37%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Waterbury / 100k People	Connecticut / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	3,588	3,328.0	1,610.2	2,476.7

Violent Crime	325	301.5	183.6	366.7
Murder	5	4.6	2.9	5.0
Robbery	124	115.0	54.1	81.6
Aggravated Assault	143	132.6	105.0	250.2
Property Crime	3,263	3,026.6	1,426.6	2,109.9
Burglary	450	417.4	180.7	340.5
Larceny	2,272	2,107.4	1,078.7	1,549.5
Car Theft	541	501.8	167.3	219.9

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Waterbury, CT Cost Of Living

108
Waterbury's Overall Cost Of Living

1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Waterbury	Connecticut	National Average
Overall	108	124	100

Services	125	123	100
Groceries	109	108	100
Health	113	112	100
Housing	78	137	100
Transportation	110	114	100
Utilities	142	129	100

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Rankings for Waterbury in Connecticut

Ranks #2 in Worst Places To Live In Connecticut

Ranks #6 in Cheapest Places To Live In Connecticut

Ranks #20 in Best Places To Live In Connecticut

Map Of Waterbury, CT

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Population over time in Waterbury

Year	Population	% Change
2019	108,276	-0.4%
2018	108,672	-0.5%
2017	109,250	0.0%
2016	109,211	-0.3%
2015	109,551	-0.3%
2014	109,887	-0.1%
2013	110,052	-0.0%
2012	110,074	-0.0%
2011	110,075	0.1%
2010	109,941	-

Race / Ethnicity in Waterbury

White

37.8% (40,936)

African American

18.8% (20,358)

American Indian

0.0% (19)

Asian

2.3% (2,540)

Hawaiian

0.0% (22)

Other

0.4% (477)

Two Or More

3.1% (3,381)

Hispanic

37.4% (40,543)

Race	Waterbury	CT	USA
White	37.8%	66.9%	60.7%
African American	18.8%	9.9%	12.3%
American Indian	0.0%	0.2%	0.7%
Asian	2.3%	4.5%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.4%	0.3%	0.2%
Two Or More	3.1%	2.1%	2.4%
Hispanic	37.4%	16.1%	18.0%

Gender in Waterbury

Female

52.1% (56,371)

Male

47.9% (51,905)

Gender	Waterbury	CT	USA
Female	52.1%	51.2%	50.8%
Male	47.9%	48.8%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Waterbury for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

9.0% (9,744)

9-12th Grade

11.0% (11,910)

High School / GED

37.0% (40,062)

Some College

20.0% (21,655)

Associate's Degree

7.0% (7,579)

Bachelor's Degree

10.0% (10,827)

Master's Degree

5.0% (5,413)

Professional Degree

1.0% (1,082)

Doctorate Degree

0.0% (0)

Education	Waterbury	CT	USA
< 9th Grade	9.0%	3.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	11.0%	5.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	37.0%	27.0%	27.0%
Some College	20.0%	17.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	7.0%	8.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	10.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	5.0%	13.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	0.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Waterbury, Connecticut

Less than $10,000

11.0% (1,195,513)

$10,000 to $14,999

8.3% (894,783)

$15,000 to $24,999

12.1% (1,313,213)

$25,000 to $34,999

10.4% (1,123,835)

$35,000 to $49,999

13.7% (1,484,870)

$50,000 to $74,999

16.1% (1,737,991)

$75,000 to $99,999

11.8% (1,280,945)

$100,000 to $149,999

11.6% (1,259,521)

$150,000 to $199,999

3.1% (338,023)

$200,000 or more

1.8% (198,899)

Income	Waterbury	CT	USA
Less than $10,000	11.0%	5.0%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	8.3%	3.5%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	12.1%	7.1%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	10.4%	6.9%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	13.7%	10.4%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	16.1%	15.1%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	11.8%	12.5%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	11.6%	17.3%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	3.1%	9.5%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	1.8%	12.6%	7.7%

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Ranks #2 in Worst Places To Live In Connecticut

Ranks #6 in Cheapest Places To Live In Connecticut