From 1980 to 2013, the percentage of Connecticut residents living in neighborhoods of concentrated wealth or poverty grew by 30 percent, according to a new analysis from DataHaven. On the map below, click "Visible Layers" to view data from each decade.
Meanwhile, the percentage of residents living in middle-income neighborhoods shrunk 7 percent.
"Survey questions will solicit information about ... health, family economic security, happiness, civic engagement, transportation, housing, employment, satisfaction with government and community life, among other topics."
UConn projected that the share of Connecticut residents ages 60 and above will grow by 44 percent between 2013 to 2025. With these shifts in population, communities are tasked with implementing “age-inclusive” policies, providing for the needs of all citizens regardless of age or ability.
"Programs like our 2015 Community Wellbeing Survey … can help identify where equity-driven approaches can make Connecticut a healthier and wealthier place for all residents to live."
"'Snapshot' represents the start of a multi-year process, culminating in 2016 with the release of a comprehensive Community Index for the Valley region."
