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Waterbury city, CT

ZIP 06706 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 06706

06706 has a population of 15,546 with a median age of 36.3 yrs (50.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
40.1%-35% vs US avg
x
Black
25.6%+107% vs US avg
x
Asian
3.2%-45% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
35.1%+88% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.2%+10% vs US avg
x
18–64
61.4%-0% vs US avg
x
65+
14.4%-12% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
22.8%+105% vs US avg
x
High school
39.8%+52% vs US avg
x
Some college
21.3%-26% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.1%-52% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
42.9%-11% vs US avg
x
Never married
41.8%+24% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.9%+6% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.4%
x
Diversity Index
65/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
24.8%+115% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
47.6%+242% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.5%-9% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.4%+37% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.6%+105% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
98.9%+1605% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishItalianAlbanian

Health & Community Indicators in 06706

Poverty Rate
24.8%+115% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.5%-9% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
47.6%+242% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.6%+105% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.4%+37% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.1%+14% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
36.3%+210% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
98.9%+1605% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.2%-99% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population15,546
Median age36.3
Poverty rate24.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White40.1%
Hispanic35.1%
Black25.6%
Asian3.2%
Foreign-born47.6%