Waterbury is a city in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Waterbury had a population of 114,403 as of the 2020 Census. The city is 33 miles (53 km) southwest of Hartford and 77 miles (124 km) northeast of New York City. Waterbury is the largest city in the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region and second-largest city in New Haven County.
Throughout the first half of the 20th century, Waterbury had large industrial interests and was the leading center in the United States for the manufacture of brassware (including castings and finishings), as reflected in the nickname the "Brass City" and the city's motto Quid Aere Perennius? ("What Is More Lasting Than Brass?"). It was also noted for the manufacture of watches and clocks (Timex).
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| Ethnicity | Waterbury | USA |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38.9% | 60.1% |
| African American | 18.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 36.6% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| HOUSEHOLD INCOME | Waterbury | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.3% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.7% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.7% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.5% | 7.1% |
| Education | Waterbury | USA |
|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11% | 7.0% |
| High School or GED | 37% | 27.0% |
| Other College | 19% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7% | 9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0% | 1.0% |