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Danielson, CT
Borough in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
Population
4,209
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
3,848
ZIP codes
0
Danielson and its ZIP codes
Danielson at a glance
- Danielson is about 5.1 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $64,050 a year, 33% less than the Connecticut figure of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $224,600 (39% below Connecticut) and median rent is $1,235 a month.
Local data for Danielson, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Danielson, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,050
Poverty rate
21.1%
Median home value
$224,600
Median rent
$1,235/mo
Homeownership
53.0%
Bachelor's or higher
11.5%
Median age
34.5
Average commute
28.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (529), Irish Americans (486), French Americans (319).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for Danielson.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,440
29,055 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,025
BEA, 2024
How people get to work
Danielson, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.3%
- Carpooled1.8%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.1%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Danielson, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
951
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
81
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 19°F
53.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Danielson, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Danielson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East BrooklynCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 2.5 |
| DayvilleCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.9 |
| BrooklynCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.2 |
| WaureganCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1.6 |
| MoosupCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 2.4 |
| PutnamCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.9 |
| Foster Center, RICensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 2.2 |
| Plainfield VillageCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.7 |
| Quasset LakeCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.3 |
| MechanicsvilleCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.8 |
| South WoodstockCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 4.9 |
| Clayville, RICensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| Greene, RICensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.1 |
| North Grosvenor DaleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| Chepachet, RICensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.5 |
| Lake BungeeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Danielson, CT in?
- Danielson is in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What is the population of Danielson, CT?
- About 4,209 people live in Danielson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Danielson?
- Nearby places include East Brooklyn (1 mi), Dayville (2.5 mi), Brooklyn (3.6 mi), Wauregan (4.6 mi), Moosup (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023