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Danbury, Connecticut
Danbury, city, in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. Danbury had 89,033 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 86,518 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 87,263 (±40). GEOID 0918430.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
89,033
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 86,518 · ACS 2020-2024: 87,263 ±40
Median household income
$83,393
±$6,065 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$411,200
±$12,370 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$1,846
±$63 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
Where is Danbury and what county is it in?
Danbury is a city in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. It covers 42.0 square miles of land, 2,059 residents per square mile in 2020.
Danbury is in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Danbury, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 89,033 people lived in Danbury on July 1, 2025, up 2.5% since 2020, in line with Connecticut (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 86,518 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 87,263 (±40).
| Measure | Danbury | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 87,263 ±40 | 627,071 | +2,644 |
| Households | 33,071 ±1,001 | 235,379 | +3,071 |
| Average household size | 2.55 ±0.08 | 2.63 | −0.16 |
| Housing units | 34,948 ±898 | 251,530 | +1,958 |
Danbury's population since 2000
From 74,848 in 2000 to 89,033 in 2025: up 19.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Danbury as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Danbury?
The median resident of Danbury is 40.6 years old; 19.6% are under 18 and 17.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 40.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 32.2%. 35.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Danbury | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6 ±1.3 | 41.5 | +2.3 |
| Under 18 years | 19.6% ±1.2 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.2% ±1.2 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Male | 50.8% ±1.1 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 32.2% ±1.9 pts | 20.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 40.1% ±1.9 pts | 58.6% | −9.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.3% ±1.8 pts | 9.3% | +2.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.4% ±0.9 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.7% ±1.6 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±1.0 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 35.0% ±1.9 pts | 23.8% | +3.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 46.2% ±2.3 pts | 29.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.3% ±0.6 pts | 3.1% | – |
| With a disability | 12.7% ±1.2 pts | 9.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.8% ±1.5 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.4% ±1.5 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.0% ±2.0 pts | 55.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.5% ±1.6 pts | 25.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.1% ±1.3 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±0.5 pts | 3.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Danbury earn?
Half of Danbury's 33,071 households earn less than $83,393 a year (±$6,065), against $128,188 in Western Connecticut Planning Region and $95,781 in Connecticut. In 2015-2019 it was $90,206 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Danbury | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $83,393 ±$6,065 | $128,188 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $116,384 ±$5,850 | $214,668 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,585 ±$2,322 | $82,266 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.7% ±2.0 pts | 7.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.8% ±4.1 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.1% ±1.8 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% ±1.6 pts | 96.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.3% ±2.0 pts | 94.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Danbury?
Owners occupy 53.8% of Danbury's occupied homes and renters 46.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $411,200 by its owner (±$12,370). The median renter pays $1,846 a month including utilities, and 40.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Danbury | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $411,200 ±$12,370 | $652,900 | +$42,484 |
| Median gross rent | $1,846 ±$63 | $2,110 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.3% ±4.5 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,476 ±$65 | $3,494 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.8% ±2.7 pts | 66.4% | −4.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.2% ±2.7 pts | 33.6% | – |
| Housing units | 34,948 ±898 | 251,530 | +1,958 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.9% ±1.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 41.0% ±2.2 pts | 57.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9% ±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.0% ±1.2 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.9% ±2.0 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.4% ±1.8 pts | 6.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Danbury building?
Builders took permits for 78 new housing units in Danbury in 2025 (62 in single-family houses), 0.9 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Connecticut.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Danbury work and get to work?
66.2% of Danbury's workers drive alone and 12.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.5%.
| Measure | Danbury | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.7% ±1.3 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5% ±1.1 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 66.2% ±2.7 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.4% ±2.1 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.3% ±0.7 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.4% ±0.6 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.7% ±1.8 pts | 21.5% | +9.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.9 min ±1.5 | 30.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Danbury?
20 census tracts lie mostly in Danbury (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $23,563 (Tract 2101.02) to $185,313 (Tract 2111).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2106Western Connecticut Planning Region | 7,095 | $61,750 |
| Tract 2105.02Western Connecticut Planning Region | 6,842 | $119,921 |
| Tract 2107.01Western Connecticut Planning Region | 6,594 | $76,193 |
| Tract 2108Western Connecticut Planning Region | 6,012 | $95,720 |
| Tract 2109Western Connecticut Planning Region | 5,838 | $121,797 |
| Tract 2103Western Connecticut Planning Region | 5,773 | $87,540 |
| Tract 2114Western Connecticut Planning Region | 5,096 | $81,364 |
| Tract 2104.01Western Connecticut Planning Region | 5,036 | $78,500 |
| Tract 2107.02Western Connecticut Planning Region | 4,679 | $71,049 |
| Tract 2110Western Connecticut Planning Region | 4,164 | $109,171 |
| Tract 2104.02Western Connecticut Planning Region | 3,869 | $94,438 |
| Tract 2113Western Connecticut Planning Region | 3,735 | $148,525 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Danbury) · Census block assignment files
How does Danbury compare with other places in Connecticut?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Danbury is the 404th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 7th-most populous of 30 in Connecticut.
Danbury ranks 233rd of 294 places in Connecticut with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 7th | 30 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 68th | 167 |
| Residents per square mile | 57th | 303 |
| Median household income | 233rd | 294 |
| Per capita income | 238th | 303 |
| Median home value | 116th | 300 |
| Median gross rent | 65th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 41st | 202 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 224th | 297 |
| Median age | 234th | 301 |
| Owner-occupied share | 268th | 300 |
| Work from home | 207th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 100th | 302 |
Danbury's figures with every place in Connecticut (CSV)
Every place in Connecticut, sortable · Compare Danbury with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Danbury?
3 of the 57 figures for Danbury on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Danbury are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Danbury.