Middlesex County, CT

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2021 Population

164,568

1.12% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

45.9

0.218% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

6.43%

8.99% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$90,833

6.98% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$298,300

1.7% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

88,097

0.878% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Middlesex County, CT had a population of 165k people with a median age of 45.9 and a median household income of $90,833. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Middlesex County, CT grew from 162,742 to 164,568, a 1.12% increase and its median household income grew from $84,907 to $90,833, a 6.98% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Middlesex County, CT are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.71%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.25%), White (Hispanic) (3.21%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.89%).

None of the households in Middlesex County, 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.

97.2% of the residents in Middlesex County, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Middlesex County, CT are Wesleyan University (1,107 degrees awarded in 2021), Middlesex Community College (376 degrees), and Holy Apostles College and Seminary (186 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Middlesex County, CT was $298,300, and the homeownership rate was 74.1%.

Most people in Middlesex County, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26 minutes. The average car ownership in Middlesex County, CT was 2 cars per household.

Middlesex County, CT borders Hartford County, CT, New Haven County, CT, New London County, CT, and Suffolk County, NY.

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Population & Diversity

Middlesex County, CT is home to a population of 165k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.85% of Middlesex County, CT residents were born outside of the country (12.9k people).

In 2021, there were 17.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (135k people) in Middlesex County, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.75k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.35k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.2%

2021 Citizenship

97%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.2% of Middlesex County, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Middlesex County, CT was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Middlesex County, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Middlesex County, CT

White (Non-Hispanic)
135k ± 493
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.75k ± 441
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
5.35k ± 295

6.67%

Hispanic Population

11k people

6.67% of the people in Middlesex County, CT are hispanic (11k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Middlesex County, CT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Connecticut.

Most Common Origin

Jamaica
42,506 ± 5,032 people
India
41,570 ± 4,977 people
Dominican Republic
26,547 ± 3,985 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Connecticut was Jamaica, the natal country of 42,506 Connecticut residents, followed by India with 41,570 and Dominican Republic with 26,547.

Foreign-Born Population

7.85%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

12.9k people

7.82%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

12.7k people

As of 2021, 7.85% of Middlesex County, CT residents (12.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Middlesex County, CT was 7.82%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Middlesex County, CT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,399 ± 370
Gulf War (2001-)
1,462 ± 296
Gulf War (1990s)
1,005 ± 250

Middlesex County, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.32 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Middlesex County, CT employs 88.1k people. The largest industries in Middlesex County, CT are Health Care & Social Assistance (13,639 people), Educational Services (10,196 people), and Manufacturing (9,675 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($106,412), Finance & Insurance ($84,563), and Public Administration ($83,682).

Males in Connecticut have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $71,882. The income inequality in Connecticut (measured using the Gini index) is 0.502, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

88.1k

2021 Value

± 2,351

0.878%

1 Year growth

± 3.74%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Middlesex County, CT grew at a rate of 0.878%, from 87.3k employees to 88.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Middlesex County, CT, are Management Occupations (10,707 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,555 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (9,113 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Middlesex County, CT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Connecticut (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

88.1k

2021 Value

± 2,351

0.878%

1 Year growth

± 3.74%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Middlesex County, CT grew at a rate of 0.878%, from 87.3k employees to 88.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Middlesex County, CT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (13,639 people), Educational Services (10,196 people), and Manufacturing (9,675 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Middlesex County, CT, though some of these residents may live in Middlesex County, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$63,035

Median earning men ± $1,729

$47,302

Median earning women ± $2,571

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($91,214), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($87,500), and Manufacturing ($73,856).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,542), Public Administration ($73,468), and Manufacturing ($63,425).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Connecticut. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Connecticut.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,777
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,072
Manufacturing
989
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$3.72M
Manufacturing
$2.3M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$557k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Connecticut to other states, or from other states to Connecticut.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Connecticut product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23.3B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($15.3B) and Pharmaceuticals ($13.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Connecticut products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$182B

2020 Value in Connecticut

$344B

Projected 2050 Value in Connecticut

89.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Connecticut trade was $182B. This is expected to increase 89.3% to $344B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Connecticut trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Connecticut to other states, or from other states to Connecticut.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$33.3B
Massachusetts
$19.3B
New Jersey
$7.59B

In 2020, the top outbound Connecticut domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $33.3B, followed by Massachusetts with $19.3B and New Jersey and $7.59B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Connecticut shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Middlesex County, CT went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.22%).

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.22%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Middlesex County, CT for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Connecticut

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Richard Blumenthal

Senator from Connecticut

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Chris Murphy

Senator from Connecticut

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Connecticut over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Connecticut

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

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Connecticut have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Middlesex County, CT awarded 1,736 degrees. The student population of Middlesex County, CT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,810 male students and 3,612 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Middlesex County, CT are White (962 and 62.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (214 and 13.9%), Asian (120 and 7.81%), and Black or African American (94 and 6.12%).

The largest universities in Middlesex County, CT by number of degrees awarded are Wesleyan University (1,107 and 63.8%), Middlesex Community College (376 and 21.7%), and Holy Apostles College and Seminary (186 and 10.7%).

The most popular majors in Middlesex County, CT are General Psychology (118 and 6.8%), Theological Studies (98 and 5.65%), and Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (96 and 5.53%).

The median tuition cost in Middlesex County, CT for private four year colleges is $35,225.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Middlesex County, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 19.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 35.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 6,422 (43.8% men and 56.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 6,422 students enrolled in Middlesex County, CT, 43.8% men and 56.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,652 records, of which 54.2% were women and 45.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Political Science & Government
93 degrees awarded
General Psychology
96 degrees awarded
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
96 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Middlesex County, CT was General Political Science & Government with 93 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Middlesex County, CT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Wesleyan University
1,107 degrees awarded
Middlesex Community College
376 degrees awarded
Holy Apostles College and Seminary
186 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wesleyan University with 1,107 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 750 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Middlesex County, CT, which is 0.761 times less than the 986 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 962 degrees mean that there were 4.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 214 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($35,225) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($492) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.936% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.826% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (773k), Bachelors Degree (616k), and Some college (551k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Middlesex County, CT was $298,300 in 2021, which is 1.22 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $293,300 to $298,300, a 1.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Middlesex County, CT is 74.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Middlesex County, CT have an average commute time of 26 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Middlesex County, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Middlesex County, CT is $90,833. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Middlesex County, CT was Census Tract 5414.01 with a value of $141,250, followed by Census Tract 5851 and Census Tract 5601, with respective values of $133,652 and $131,000.

In 2022, 14.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Middlesex County, CT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.972%.

Housing

Property

$298,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,152

$50,544

Median Property Taxes

±$1,346

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Middlesex County, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Middlesex County, CT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.1%

Homeownership

2021

59.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 74.1% of the housing units in Middlesex County, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Middlesex County, CT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 5414.01
Census Tract 5851
Census Tract 5601

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Middlesex County, CT was Census Tract 5414.01 with a value of $141,250, followed by Census Tract 5851 and Census Tract 5601, with respective values of $133,652 and $131,000.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Middlesex County, CT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$90,833

Median Household Income

± $3,007

68.2k

Number of Households

± 2,045

In 2021, the median household income of the 68.2k households in Middlesex County, CT grew to $90,833 from the previous year's value of $84,907.

The following chart displays the households in Middlesex County, CT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Middlesex County, CT is from Connecticut.

0.502

2021 Wage GINI in Connecticut

0.501

2020 Wage GINI in Connecticut

In 2021, the income inequality in Connecticut was 0.502 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.223% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Connecticut was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Connecticut in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Connecticut across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78%)
Worked At Home (10.6%)
Carpooled (6.06%)

In 2021, 78% of workers in Middlesex County, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.6%) and those who carpooled to work (6.06%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Middlesex County, CT have a shorter commute time (26 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.05% of the workforce in Middlesex County, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Middlesex County, CT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Middlesex County, CT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Middlesex County, CT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Middlesex County, CT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.972%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

6.43% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Middlesex County, CT (10.3k out of 160k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Middlesex County, CT is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 6.5% of the children was living in poverty in Middlesex County, CT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 110 in Middlesex County, CT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.02 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

96.8% of the population of Middlesex County, CT has health coverage, with 56.8% on employee plans, 12% on Medicaid, 15.4% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 0.95% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Middlesex County, CT see 1331 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.06% decrease from the previous year (1402 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1273 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 216 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,331 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Middlesex County, CT

Primary care physicians in Middlesex County, CT see an average of 1,331 patients per year. This represents a 5.06% decrease from the previous year (1,402 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Middlesex County, CT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 42.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 20% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.21%

Uninsured

56.8%

Employer Coverage

12%

Medicaid

15.4%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

0.95%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Middlesex County, CT declined by 1.28% from 3.25% to 3.21%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Middlesex County, CT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 21.1 in Middlesex County, CT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Middlesex County, CT.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 27.9% in Middlesex County, CT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Middlesex County, CT.

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