06790 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 06790, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

06790 is a zip code in Litchfield County, Connecticut, which covers Torrington and Winchester, with a total population of 35,360 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 06790 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 06790.

The estimated population of people living in 06790 is 35,360, with a median age of 45.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 06790 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
35,360
+3.42%
+0.90%
2020
34,192
 -0.7% -
2019
34,433
 -0.63% -
2018
34,653
 -1.12% -
2017
35,044
 - -

Population of 06790 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 06790 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
81.2%
82.5%
 -1.58%
Black/African American
2.9%
2.5%
 +16.00%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
10.3%
9.6%
 +7.29%
Asian
2.4%
3.5%
 -31.43%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.7%
1.8%
 +50.00%
Other
0.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 06790 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 06790 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 06790 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 06790 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.5 +0.89% 42.9 +0.23% 49.3 +4.01%
2020 45.1 +0.67% 42.8 -0.23% 47.4 +2.6%
2019 44.8 +0.67% 42.9 -0.23% 46.2 +1.99%
2018 44.5 -1.33% 43 -2.71% 45.3 -1.31%
2017 45.1 - 44.2 - 45.9 -

The median age of the 06790 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 06790 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,162 -4.3% 1,401 -10.41% 2,069 1,253
10 to 19 2,019 -9% 1,713 +0.78% 1,842 1,722
20 to 29 1,612 +47.34% 2,127 +7.82% 2,519 2,289
30 to 39 2,218 -14.77% 2,144 -4.55% 1,898 2,021
40 to 49 2,310 +7.6% 2,126 -28.22% 2,489 1,564
50 to 59 3,140 -11.36% 3,139 -1.28% 2,784 3,065
60 to 69 2,367 0.34% 2,098 +38.55% 2,340 3,009
70+ 1,897 +5.24% 2,571 -1.96% 1,993 2,503

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 06790 zip code is $63,308.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 06790.

  • Under 25
    $52,642.00
  • 25 to 44
    $69,752.00
  • 45 to 64
    $74,337.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,121.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 06790 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 06790, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 06790 is currently $79,707.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.82% of households in 06790 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 06790 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.46%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.37%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.06%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.29%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.39%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.60%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.82%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 06790 is $33,754.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 06790 by the total population of 06790.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 06790 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 06790 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.90%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.24%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.54%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.08%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.24%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 06790 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 06790 zip over the age of 16 is 29,883.

Of those people, a total of 63.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 06790 is 59.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 06790 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,409 44.50% 13.70%
20 to 24 years 2,333 80.00% 2.90%
25 to 29 years 2,475 78.50% 14.30%
30 to 34 years 1,904 87.90% 7.70%
35 to 44 years 3,821 85.70% 5.40%
45 to 54 years 5,301 80.10% 6.40%
55 to 59 years 2,795 77.10% 2.90%
60 to 64 years 3,073 62.20% 7.60%
65 to 74 years 3,761 31.70% 6.50%
75 years and over 3,011 7.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 06790. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 26,691 63.10% 7.00%
Black or African American 961 78.40% 1.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 55 49.10% 0.00%
Asian 610 68.20% 2.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 492 76.80% 7.90%
Two or more races 1,074 64.70% 7.50%
Hispanic or Latino 2,459 62.00% 5.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 25,213 63.40% 7.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 06790 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 06790 is 17,823, with median earnings of $40,336.00.

Women in 06790 are earning approximately 87.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 17,823 $40,336.00
Male 9,641 $43,355.00
Female 8,182 $37,709.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 06790 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,811 $60,972.00
Business and Financial 721 $56,969.00
Computer and Mathematical 214 $67,143.00
Architecture and Engineering 216 $78,438.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 112 $39,141.00
Community and Social Service 396 $34,097.00
Legal 64 $71,042.00
Educational and Library 1,351 $47,875.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 324 $31,429.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,020 $60,643.00
Healthcare Support 689 $35,583.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 140 $43,571.00
Law Enforcement 97 $98,521.00
Food Preparation and Serving 921 $19,003.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 737 $30,488.00
Personal Care and Service 560 $17,703.00
Sales 1,564 $28,958.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,101 $37,517.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 15 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,219 $50,317.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 566 $55,313.00
Production 1,792 $39,352.00
Transportation and Material Moving 809 $32,639.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 06790 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 06790.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,157 $74,393.00 654 $51,216.00
Business and Financial 308 $42,353.00 413 $65,292.00
Computer and Mathematical 186 $67,143.00 28 $65,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 183 $79,205.00 33 $78,036.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 28 $101,964.00 84 $38,047.00
Community and Social Service 199 $26,469.00 197 $42,844.00
Legal 0 $0.00 64 $71,042.00
Educational and Library 421 $45,592.00 930 $49,479.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 164 $60,156.00 160 $26,950.00
Healthcare Practitioners 139 $31,831.00 881 $63,078.00
Healthcare Support 116 $33,385.00 573 $40,505.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 120 $44,762.00 20 $0.00
Law Enforcement 97 $98,521.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 279 $20,341.00 642 $18,701.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 608 $30,664.00 129 $28,393.00
Personal Care and Service 119 $18,472.00 441 $17,596.00
Sales 969 $29,674.00 595 $25,478.00
Office and Administrative Support 567 $39,125.00 1,534 $37,276.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 15 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,173 $46,198.00 46 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 538 $56,771.00 28 $0.00
Production 1,386 $43,667.00 406 $37,222.00
Transportation and Material Moving 542 $42,222.00 267 $30,951.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 14,344 households in 06790, with an average household size of 2.41 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 8,637 families living in the 06790 zip code with an average family size of 3.04 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 06790:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,977 694 1,966 5,707
Average Household Size 3.08 3.36 3.32 1.29
Total Families 5,977 694 1,966 0
Average Household Size 3.05 2.96 3.06 0

Poverty

Of the 8,637 families living in 06790, 8.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 06790:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 16,642 housing units in 06790.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 14,344 86.19%
Vacant 2,298 13.81%

26.96% of the total 16,642 housing units in 06790 are rental units. This is approximately 4,486 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 9,725 are occupied by the owner - or 58.44% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 06790 is $1,010.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 06790 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    133
  • Less than $500
    553
  • $500 to $999
    1,636
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,725
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    508
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    33
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    31

Property Value

The median value of a property in 06790 is $157,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 06790 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    237
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    935
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    3,073
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2,811
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,081
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    442
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    79
  • $1,000,000 or more
    67

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 06790. The chart below shows the number of properties in 06790 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    4,957
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,430
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,123
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,625
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,480
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,120
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,019
  • 2000 to 2009
    789
  • 2010 to 2013
    99
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 06790 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,363
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,164
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,175
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,642

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 06790 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 06790 that commute to work in a particular way.

26 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 06790.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    897
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,378
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,314
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,010
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,857
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    898
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,628
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    413
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    779
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,804
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,206
  • 90 or more minutes
    402

Summary

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