06708 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Connecticut based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 06708 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 06708 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 06708 is 6.4%.
| Population | 29,215 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 3,074 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,655 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $59,198 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $49,080 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 6.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 59.24% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 54.82% |
06708 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 21,408 | 59.24% |
| Black | 5,311 | 14.7% |
| Hispanic | 8,936 | 24.73% |
| Asian | 463 | 1.28% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
06708 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 925 | 19.79% |
| Black | 954 | 20.42% |
| Hispanic | 2,668 | 57.09% |
| Asian | 87 | 1.86% |
| Native American | 37 | 0.79% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.04% |
06708 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,367 | 7.65% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,648 | 14.83% |
| High School Diploma | 6,229 | 34.88% |
| No High School Diploma | 408 | 2.28% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,037 | 5.81% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,523 | 14.13% |
| Associates Degree | 1,912 | 10.71% |
| Masters Degree | 1,346 | 7.54% |
| Professional Degree | 305 | 1.71% |
| Doctorate Degree | 84 | 0.47% |