Population 14,356 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Storrs
Household size in Storrs
| Period | Storrs | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.91 | 2.51 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.26 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.29 | 2.47 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.62 | −0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
Storrs is a place of small households, averaging 2.29 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.91 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Storrs
| Period | Storrs | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.8 | 40.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.6 | 41.2 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 25.8 | 41.9 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 27.3 | 41.9 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.5 | +1.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 27.3, Storrs is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 28.8, even as the national median rose. Only one other Connecticut city with 5,000+ people is younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Storrs
| Period | Storrs | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 12.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Storrs than nationally: 8.9%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.6 points, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Storrs
Renters in Storrs
| Period | Storrs | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4% | 31.0% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.1% | 32.4% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.2% | 33.7% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 54.9% | 32.7% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +17.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Storrs: 54.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 61.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 17.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Storrs
| Period | Storrs | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 8.0% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 8.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Storrs: 15.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Storrs
| Period | Storrs | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1966 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Storrs are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the Hartford area overall, where the median home dates to 1967. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the south has the oldest housing. Only 12 of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Storrs
| Period | Storrs | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,114 | $1,014 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,167 | $1,114 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,603 | $1,229 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,871 | $1,559 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$757 | +$545 | +$575 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Storrs costs $1,871 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $757 a month from 2006–10, a 68% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 47.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Storrs
Bachelor's degrees in Storrs
| Period | Storrs | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.3% | 35.0% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.9% | 36.2% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.5% | 39.1% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.6% | 41.8% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | −9.7 pts | +6.8 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Storrs: 54.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has fallen 9.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Storrs
| Period | Storrs | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.8% | 88.3% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.8% | 89.6% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.7% | 90.7% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.9% | 91.8% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | +3.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Storrs have finished high school as nationally: 89.9%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Hartford area (91.8%). The share with a diploma is down 4.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Storrs
| Period | Storrs | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 5.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Storrs: 12.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 145 Connecticut cities with 5,000+ people, only two have higher unemployment. Unemployment has risen 5.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Storrs compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storrs | 2.29 | 27.3 | 8.9% | 54.9% | 15.0% | 1981 | $1,871 | 54.6% | 89.9% | 12.0% |
| Storrs Mansfield | 2.04 | 21.8 | 10.1% | 59.9% | 16.5% | 1986 | $2,386 | 47.4% | 88.8% | 15.1% |
| Mansfield City | 2.37 | 48.9 | 10.1% | 3.6% | 8.0% | 1956 | $1,858 | 66.7% | 99.2% | 6.0% |
| Mansfield Center | 2.36 | 40.6 | 9.6% | 20.0% | 7.0% | 1969 | $1,708 | 59.2% | 96.1% | 5.9% |
| Mount Hope | 2.27 | 38.1 | 24.5% | 24.5% | 10.9% | 1973 | $1,596 | 42.5% | 97.1% | 0.0% |
| Coventry | 2.50 | 44.8 | 10.9% | 10.5% | 4.9% | 1966 | $1,414 | 44.2% | 97.4% | 2.4% |
| Willington | 2.17 | 39.4 | 9.3% | 35.7% | 5.8% | 1976 | $1,338 | 32.4% | 95.8% | 2.4% |
| Stafford | 2.71 | 50.1 | 5.7% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 1982 | $1,631 | 44.2% | 98.5% | 3.5% |
| Willimantic | 2.46 | 33.2 | 20.2% | 61.5% | 6.1% | 1951 | $1,247 | 23.5% | 80.2% | 6.5% |
| Chaplin | 2.34 | 46.2 | 12.9% | 16.7% | 5.4% | 1975 | $1,381 | 26.8% | 94.4% | 1.5% |
| Warrenville | 2.38 | 45.4 | 14.6% | 19.8% | 11.3% | 1985 | $1,354 | 38.3% | 98.7% | 8.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Storrs. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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