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Waterbury city, Connecticut

Official LSAD Designation: Waterbury city • Census GEOID: 0980000 • Naugatuck Valley Planning Region

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Waterbury city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $51,886 ±$2,278
Per Capita Income $29,542 ±$1,682
Poverty Rate 24.7% ±2.3%
Population Below Poverty Level 27,945 ±2,557
Unemployment Rate 9.3% ±1.4%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 49,400 ±1,751
Broadband Internet Rate 85.3% ±1.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).