Ansonia is a city in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. Located on the Naugatuck River, it is immediately north of Derby, and about 12 miles (19 km) northwest of New Haven. The city is part of the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. The population was 18,918 at the time of the 2020 census. The ZIP code for Ansonia is 06401. The city is served by the Metro-North Railroad. Ansonia Station is a stop on the railroad passenger commuter service's Waterbury Branch connecting to New York's Grand Central Terminal. Ansonia also is served by the Connecticut Transit bus carrier. Connecticut Route 8 serves Ansonia (Northbound, Exit 18; Southbound, Exit 19).
Ansonia was founded in 1844 by merchant and philanthropist Anson Green Phelps. Also...
| Ethnicity | Ansonia | USA |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 21.6% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% |
| HOUSEHOLD INCOME | Ansonia | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.8% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.7% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.5% | 7.1% |
| Education | Ansonia | USA |
|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6% | 7.0% |
| High School or GED | 37% | 27.0% |
| Other College | 21% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7% | 9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1% | 1.0% |