Social Data

The total estimated population is 882,567. Density is low at 1,410 persons per square mile.

Races of Residents

Population by Race: White: 860,616; Black: 699,992; American Indian: 88,362; Two or More Races: 41,471; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 28,689; Asian: 1,736; Other Race: 366; Hispanic Population: Hispanic or Latino: 882,567 (100%); Not Hispanic or Latino: 0 (0%)

There are 149,038 foreign born residents, of which 42.2% are naturalized citizens.

Most Common Birthplaces

Foreign Born: Jamaica: 9,093; Italy: 7,983; Brazil: 7,926; Colombia: 7,727; United Kingdom: 6,796; Mexico: 6,270; Haiti: 6,138; U.S. Born: This State: 399,184; Northeast: 216,444; South: 43,586; Midwest: 32,052; West: 16,097;

The sex distribution is 48% male and 52% female. The median age is 37 years.

Age Distribution

There are 48,599 married couples with children and 37,922 single-parent households (523 men, 37,399 women).

Economic Data

The median household income is $65,249 in 1999 dollars.

Median Household Income Comparisons

U.S.: $41,994; Connecticut: $53,935; Fairfield County: $65,249;

7% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Poverty Level Comparisons

U.S.: 12%; Connecticut: 8%; Fairfield County: 7%;

Household Income Distribution

In thousands of dollars.

Work Type and Occupations

Work Type: Private wage and salary: 318,711; Government: 41,513; Self-employed: 34,955; Unpaid family work: 1,222; Occupation: Management, professional, and related: 186,341; Sales and office: 113,738; Professional and related: 96,182; Management, business, and financial operations: 90,159; Office and administrative support: 59,924; Management occupations, except farmers and farm managers: 59,838;

The average commute time is 29 minutes to and from work.

Transportation to Work

Car or truck (drove alone): 313,187; Car or truck (carpooled): 40,131; Public transportation: 34,024; Worked at home: 18,964; Walked: 9,586; Bicycle: 514; Motorcycle: 134;

Educational Attainment

Percent of population in Fairfield County.

Housing Data

There are 339,466 housing units, of which 221,046 are single family homes.

Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing

All Housing Units: Owner: 224,516; Renter: 99,716; Vacant: 15,234; Owner-Occupied: Mortgaged: 162,990; Not Mortgaged: 61,526;

The median single family home value is $288,900.

Median Monthly Cost for Mortgaged Homes

U.S.: $1,088; Connecticut: $1,426; Fairfield County: $184,192;

Median Rent for Rental Units

U.S.: $519; Connecticut: $588; Fairfield County: $99,261;

The average household size is 3 and the median number of rooms in housing units is 6.

Housing Units By Year Built

1939 or earlier: 71,784; 1940 to 1949: 34,984; 1950 to 1959: 63,722; 1960 to 1969: 55,332; 1970 to 1979: 47,414; 1980 to 1989: 39,334; 1990 to 1994: 11,303; 1995 to 1998: 11,587; 1999 to March 2000: 4,006;

0.6% of homes lack plumbing and 1.0% lack telephone service.

Commonly Used Home Heating Fuel

Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: 162,898; Utility Gas: 104,967; Electricity: 46,983; Bottled, tank, or LP gas: 6,737;

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