Capitol East PUMA, CT

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2022 Population
116,015
22.7% 1-year decline
US Senator
Richard Blumenthal
Democratic Party
US Senator
Chris Murphy
Democratic Party
2022 Median Age
37.2
0.8% 1-year decrease
2022 Poverty Rate
8.5%
12.5% 1-year decrease
2022 Median Household Income
$111,189
25.6% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$326,600
23.5% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
57,232
22.1% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Capitol East PUMA, CT had a population of 116k people with a median age of 37.2 and a median household income of $111,189. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Capitol East PUMA, CT declined from 150,068 to 116,015, a −22.7% decrease and its median household income grew from $88,504 to $111,189, a 25.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Capitol East PUMA, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.25%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.92%), White (Hispanic) (2.53%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.01%).

10.2% of the households in Capitol East 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.

96.3% of the residents in Capitol East PUMA, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Capitol East PUMA, CT are University of Connecticut (8,782 degrees awarded in 2022) and New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Connecticut (533 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Capitol East PUMA, CT was $326,600, and the homeownership rate was 79.9%.

Most people in Capitol East PUMA, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Capitol East PUMA, CT was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Capitol East PUMA, CT is home to a population of 116k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2022, 7.55% of Capitol East PUMA, CT residents were born outside of the country (8.76k people).

In 2022, there were 15.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (96.4k people) in Capitol East PUMA, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.09k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.39k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Capitol East PUMA, CT are Spanish (3,104 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (2,435 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (583 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
59,219
Women
50.1%
58,964
Men
49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 118,183 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

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Citizenship

96.3%
2022 Citizenship
96.6%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 96.3% of Capitol East PUMA, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Capitol East PUMA, CT was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Capitol East PUMA, CT
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    96.4k ± 1.67k
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    6.09k ± 683
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    3.39k ± 584
5.92%
Hispanic Population
6.87k people

In 2022, there were 15.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (96.4k people) in Capitol East PUMA, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.09k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.39k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.92% of the people in Capitol East PUMA, CT are hispanic (6.87k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. China
    1,899 ± 1,061 people
  2. India
    1,078 ± 802 people
  3. Poland
    504 ± 550 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Capitol East PUMA, CT was China, the natal country of 1,899 Capitol East PUMA, CT residents, followed by India with 1,078 and Poland with 504.

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Foreign-Born Population

7.55%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
8.76k people
7.24%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
10.9k people

As of 2022, 7.55% of Capitol East PUMA, CT residents (8.76k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Capitol East PUMA, CT was 7.24%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    3,104 households (2.78%)
  2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    2,435 households (2.18%)
  3. French (Incl. Cajun)
    583 households (0.522%)

10.2% of the households in Capitol East 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Capitol East PUMA, CT was Spanish. 2.78% of the households in Capitol East PUMA, CT reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,286 ± 297
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,353 ± 265
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    594 ± 176

Capitol East PUMA, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.69 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Capitol East PUMA, CT employs 57.2k people. The largest industries in Capitol East PUMA, CT are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (5,260 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,641 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,547 people), and the highest paying industries are Advertising, public relations & related services ($278,154), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($195,434), and Water, steam, air-conditioning, & irrigation systems ($174,812).

Males in Capitol East PUMA, CT have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $80,772. The income inequality in Capitol East PUMA, CT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.471, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
36,540
Women
49.2%
37,739
Men
50.8%

The workforce of Capitol East PUMA, CT in 2020 was 74,279 people, with 49.2% woman, and 50.8% men.

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Occupations

57.2k
2022 Value
−22.1%
1 Year decline
± −22.1%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Capitol East PUMA, CT declined at a rate of −22.1%, from 73.5k employees to 57.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Capitol East PUMA, CT, are Other managers (1,897 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,677 people), and Registered nurses (1,594 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Capitol East PUMA, CT.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

57.2k
2022 Value
−22.1%
1 Year decline
± −22.1%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Capitol East PUMA, CT declined at a rate of −22.1%, from 73.5k employees to 57.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Capitol East PUMA, CT, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (5,260 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,641 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,547 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Capitol East PUMA, CT, though some of these residents may live in Capitol East PUMA, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$71,274
Median earning men ± $2,282
$47,310
Median earning women ± $4,309

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($116,375), Manufacturing ($92,696), and Public Administration ($89,881).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($93,314), Manufacturing ($92,206), and Public Administration ($81,864).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
1.78%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.67M people employed in Connecticut. This represents a 1.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 17.2%.

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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.

US Senators from Connecticut

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Richard Blumenthal
Senator from Connecticut3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Chris Murphy
Senator from Connecticut1
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.

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US Representatives from Connecticut

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

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Education

In 2022, universities in Capitol East PUMA, CT awarded 9,315 degrees. The student population of Capitol East PUMA, CT in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 12,833 male students and 14,484 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Capitol East PUMA, CT are White (4,996 and 59.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,214 and 14.5%), Asian (912 and 10.9%), and Black or African American (783 and 9.34%).

The largest universities in Capitol East PUMA, CT by number of degrees awarded are University of Connecticut (8,782 and 94.3%) and New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Connecticut (533 and 5.72%).

The most popular majors in Capitol East PUMA, CT are Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (533 and 5.72%), General Psychology (408 and 4.38%), and General Economics (407 and 4.37%).

The median tuition cost in Capitol East PUMA, CT for a public four year colleges is $15,672 for in-state students and $38,340 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Capitol East PUMA, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 54.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 27,317 (47% men and 53% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 27,317 students enrolled in Capitol East PUMA, CT, 47% men and 53% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 13,837 records, of which 53.7% were women and 46.3% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 408 degrees awarded
  2. 396 degrees awarded
  3. 238 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Capitol East PUMA, CT was General Psychology with 408 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 8,782 degrees awarded
  2. 533 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Connecticut with 8,782 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 4,294 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Capitol East PUMA, CT, which is 0.855 times less than the 5,021 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,996 degrees mean that there were 4.12 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,214 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($15,672) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,762) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($950) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.777% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.419% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Capitol East PUMA, CT in 2022 were Some college (26.4k), High School or Equivalent (22.9k), and Bachelors Degree (20.2k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Capitol East PUMA, CT was $326,600 in 2022, which is 1.16 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $264,400 to $326,600, a 23.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Capitol East PUMA, CT is 79.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Capitol East PUMA, CT have an average commute time of 27.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Capitol East PUMA, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Capitol East PUMA, CT is $111,189. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Capitol East PUMA, CT was Western Central PUMA, CT with a value of $216,972, followed by Bridgeport Suburban PUMA, CT and Capitol West PUMA, CT, with respective values of $131,273 and $126,881.

Property

$326,600
Median Property Value 2022
±$6,553
$32,244
Median Property Taxes
±$1,110

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Rent vs Own

79.9%
Homeownership
2022
62.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 79.9% of the housing units in Capitol East PUMA, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.3%.

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Income by Location

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In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Capitol East PUMA, CT was Western Central PUMA, CT with a value of $216,972, followed by Bridgeport Suburban PUMA, CT and Capitol West PUMA, CT, with respective values of $131,273 and $126,881.

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Household Income

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$111,189
Median Household Income
± $4,491
40.3k
Number of Households
± 1,661

In 2022, the median household income of the 40.3k households in Capitol East PUMA, CT grew to $111,189 from the previous year's value of $88,504.

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Wage Distribution

0.471
2022 Wage GINI in Capitol East PUMA, CT
0.471
2021 Wage GINI in Capitol East PUMA, CT

In 2022, the income inequality in Capitol East PUMA, CT was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.111% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Capitol East PUMA, CT was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Capitol East PUMA, CT in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (73.7%)
  2. Worked At Home (16.4%)
  3. Carpooled (4.6%)

In 2022, 73.7% of workers in Capitol East PUMA, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.4%) and those who carpooled to work (4.6%).

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Commute Time

27.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Capitol East PUMA, CT have a longer commute time (27.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.73% of the workforce in Capitol East PUMA, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

8.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Capitol East PUMA, CT (8.61k out of 101k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Capitol East PUMA, CT is White, followed by Asian and Hispanic.

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Health

97.7% of the population of Capitol East PUMA, CT has health coverage, with 66% on employee plans, 8.17% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 9.23% on non-group plans, and 1.25% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Connecticut see 1169 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.426% decrease from the previous year (1174 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1152 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 218 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,169 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Connecticut

Primary care physicians in Connecticut see an average of 1,169 patients per year. This represents a 0.426% decrease from the previous year (1,174 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.7% under 18 years, 26.2% between 18 and 34 years, 35.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

2.3%
Uninsured
66%
Employer Coverage
8.17%
Medicaid
13%
Medicare
9.23%
Non-Group
1.25%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Capitol East PUMA, CT declined by 24.9% from 3.06% to 2.3%.

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