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Ansonia, CT


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Ansonia, Connecticut

Ansonia, Connecticut, in New Haven county, is 8 miles W of New Haven, Connecticut (center to center) and 63 miles NE of New York, New York. The city is part of the New Haven - Meriden metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 18,554 people people live in Ansonia.

The People and Families of Ansonia

In Ansonia, about 49% of adults are married.

Approximately 14% of Ansonia is non-white. In Ansonia you'll find a lively diversity of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ansonia had a median family income of $53,718.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($2,000) in Ansonia than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Ansonia Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Ansonia, about 56% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the city were built is earlier than in most places.

Commuting

In Ansonia, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Ansonia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 11%Ansonia Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Ansonia, CT

Comparing Ansonia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity99
Well-Paid Single Women75
Female Share of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Men74
Senior Citizens78
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Age of the Population63
Male Share of the Population42

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income75
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better65
College Educated Adults41

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use75
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work21
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals62
Seasonal and Vacation Housing41
Affordability of Rents34
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Housing Recently Built24

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