CONNECTICUT
VOICES
FOR CHILDREN
The Sta te of C hildr en a nd
Fa milies in Da r ien, N or wa lk,
a nd Sta mfor d
March 12, 2014
Orlando Rodriguez | Senior Policy Fellow
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Today’s Topics
• Part I: Income, Equity, and Demographics
• Part II: Demographics, Not Destiny
• Part III: Policy Recommendations
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What Is Connecticut Voices for Children?
The mission of Connecticut Voices for Children is to promote the well-being of all
Connecticut’s young people and their families by advocating for strategic public
investments and wise public policies. Connecticut Voices for Children advances
its mission through:
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High quality research and analysis
Policy development
Strategic communications
Establishing a sustainable and and powerful voice for children
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Darien Community Fund: Stamford, Darien, & Norwalk
Hartford
Stamford
Norwalk
Total
Population
Household
Population
Bridgeport
146,434 (1)
141,985 (1)
New Haven
130,749 (2)
121,419 (3)
Stamford
125,102 (3)
123,908 (2)
Hartford
124,887 (4)
116,343 (4)
Town
Darien
Source: American Community Survey, 2012 1-yr tables B01003 & B25008.
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Part I: Income, Equity, and Demographics
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Above Average Income
2011 Median
Household Income
CT = $69,243
Norwalk
Stamford
Darien
Darien had the
2nd highest
income in the
state.
Statistics for towns with smaller
populations may have a margin
of error over 10%.
Source: American Community Survey, 2007-2011 5-yr table B19013
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Lower Unemployment
2011 Unemployment: Age 20-24
2012 Unemployment
CT = 16.5%
CT = 8.4%
Stamford
Norwalk
Stamford
Norwalk
Darien
Darien
Statistics for towns with smaller
populations may have a margin
of error over 10%.
Sources: Town unemployment from CT State Department of Labor; Age 20-24 unemployment from ACS 2007-2011 5-yr table S2301.
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Low Poverty in Connecticut?
Regional
Cost-of-Living
Adjustment
In-Kind Benefits
(SNAP, TANF,
Housing, etc…)
Official Poverty Measure
No
Supplemental Poverty Measure
Yes
Poverty Measure
Population Living Below Poverty
Threshold in 2012
U.S.
CT
CT Rank
(1 is Highest
Poverty)
No
15.1%
9.8%
49th
Yes
16.0%
12.5%
33rd
Sources: 2012 poverty thresholds at http://www.bls.gov/pir/spm/spm_thresholds_2012.htm; 2010-2012 3-yr average poverty statistics available at:
http://www.census.gov/prod/2013pubs/p60-247.pdf?eml=gd&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery; Local SPM from Renwick,Trudi, July 2011.
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Children Living in Poverty
Children in Poverty
CT = 12.6%
Statistics for towns with smaller
populations may have a margin
of error over 10%.
Stamford
Norwalk
Darien
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Source: American Community Survey, 2007-2011 5-year estimates
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Increase in Child Poverty
• Statewide Increase in Child Poverty
• In 2007, 11% of children lived in poverty
• In 2012, 13% of children in lived in poverty
• 30% increase or 27,000 more children in poverty
Sources: ACS, 2012 1-yr and 2007-2011 5-yr estimates table B17001.
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Demographics: A Slice of America in 2010
Town
Household
Median Age
Population in
Age
0 to 17
2010
2000 to 2010
Did Not
Change
Non-Hispanic
Non-Hispanic
Complete High
Hispanic
Population
White
Black
School
Age 0 to 17
Single-Parent Families of All
Families with Children
Census 2000
Census 2010
Connecticut
3,455,945
39.8
817,015
-24,673
11%
71%
13%
9%
29%
32%
Darien
20,688
38.7
7,381
1,017
2.5%
91.3%
3.5%
0.0%
7.8%
10.1%
Norwalk
84,806
40.9
18,874
564
11.3%
55.7%
24.4%
13.3%
29.6%
30.6%
Stamford
121,363
36.2
26,461
565
14.3%
53.2%
23.9%
13.1%
27.1%
28.8%
Source: CT State Data Center, Population Projections from November 2012
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Single-Parent Families
Single-Parent Families Living in Poverty
(among SPF)
CT = 28%
Statistics for towns with smaller
populations may have a margin
of error over 10%.
Stamford
Norwalk
Darien
Source: American Community Survey, 2007-2011 5-yr table B17010
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Foreign-Born Population
Foreign-Born Population
CT = 13%
Statistics for towns with smaller
populations may have a margin
of error over 10%.
Stamford
Norwalk
Darien
Source: American Community Survey, 2007-2011 5-yr table B05002
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Workers, Retirees, and Children
The dependency ratio measures the number of non-workers (children + elderly) per 100 workers.
Dependency Ratio in 2010
Dependency Ratio in 2025
CT = 66
CT = 75
Stamford
Norwalk
Stamford
Darien had the highest
Dependency Ratio in CT in 2010.
Norwalk
Darien will have the 7th lowest
Dependency Ratio in CT in 2025.
Source: CT State Data Center, Population Projections from November 2012
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High Demand for Affordable Housing
Population in Rental Housing
CT = 28%
Renter Households (Income <$50,000)
Paying ≥ 30% on Rent
29%
43%
CT = 75.4%
9%
Stamford
Norwalk
Population Having Moved
within Past Year
CT = 12%
Darien
11%
14%
9%
Statistics for towns with smaller
populations may have a margin
of error over 10%.
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Source: American Community Survey, 2007-2011 5-yr tables B25008, B07003, B25106.
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Residential Segregation: Non-Hispanic Whites & Minorities
Enfield LMA
0.27
WillimanticDanielson LMA
0.50
Torrington LMA
0.28
Hartford LMA
0.55
NorwichNew LondonWesterly LMA
Either 56% of minority residents or 56% of
non-Hispanic white residents would have
to move to obtain a local racial mix that is
similar to the overall racial mix in the
Bridgeport-Stamford Labor Market
Area.
0.42
New Haven LMA
0.56
Bridgeport-Stamford LMA
0.56
Dissimilarity Index (DI)
High Segregation (DI >= 0.55)
Moderate Segregation (DI 0.41 to 0.54)
Low Segregation (DI <= 0.40)
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Racially Concentrated Areas of Poverty (RCAP)
Statewide, RCAP includes:
• 8% of population
• 10% of children
• 30% of Hispanics
• 25% of non-Hispanic Blacks
Darien, Norwalk, Stamford: RCAP
includes:
• 11% of population
• 11% of children
• 22% of Hispanics
• 23% of non-Hispanic Blacks
Racially Concentrated Area of Poverty
•
> 50% minority population
•
3x regional poverty rate
Source: Census 2010 SF2 PCT5; RCAP criteria from HUD
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Part II: Demographics, Not Destiny
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To reverse increasing child poverty, we need to make
strategic investments in programs that are effective.
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Targeted Investment: Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Percent of CT Income Tax
Returns Claiming EITC
CT = 11.7%
Stamford
Norwalk
Darien
Town
Number of
EITC Returns
Average
Credit
Amount
Average
Income of
Filer
Connecticut
181,620
$601
$17,957
180
4,338
5,842
$367
$582
$574
$13,060
$17,454
$17,501
Darien
Norwalk
Stamford
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Source: CT Dept. of Revenue Services
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K-12 Educational Achievement
3rd Grade
Reading ≥ Goal
(2012-13)
10th Grade
Math ≥ Goal
(2012-13)
CT = 56.9%
CT = 52.6%
Stamford
Stamford
Norwalk
Darien
Norwalk
Darien
Source: CT State Department of Education
https://solutions1.emetric.net/CMTPublic/Index.aspx
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Early Care and Education
Kindergarteners with
Pre-K Experience
(2011-12)
Kindergarteners
Retained
(2011-12)
CT = 80%
CT = 3.4%
Stamford
Norwalk
Stamford
Darien
Norwalk
Darien
Source: CT State Department of Education
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Healthcare for Low-Income Children & Families
Children WithOUT
Health Insurance
In Connecticut, the Medicaid program for
children and families (HUSKY A) covers:
CT = 3.2%
• Children under the age of 19 in families with
income up to 185% of the Federal Poverty Level
• Pregnant women in families with income under
250% FPL
• Parents or relative care givers in families with
income up to 185% FPL
• Youth in foster care up to age 26
Statistics for towns with smaller
populations may have a margin
of error over 10%.
Stamford
Norwalk
Darien
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Source: American Community Survey, 2009-11 3-yr estimates Table C27001.
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Pre-Natal Care
Late or No
Pre-Natal Care
CT = 12.8%
Norwalk
Stamford
Darien
Source: CT Department of Public Health
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Children with Lead in Blood
Children with High Level of
Lead in Blood
(≥ 5 micrograms/deciliter)
Stamford
Norwalk
Darien
Source: CT Department of Public Health
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Part III: Policy Recommendations
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Connecticut Earned Income Tax Credit
Promote full restoration of the state earned income tax credit
(EITC) to 30 percent of the federal tax credit by 2015.
See Voices’ Publication: Connecticut’s Earned Income Tax
Credit: A Boost to Working Families in Every Town (Jan
2013)
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Connecticut Child Tax Credit
Promote legislation to create a new Connecticut child tax credit.
See Voices’ Publication: Making Children Visible in
Connecticut’s Tax Code (forthcoming)
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Government Fiscal Responsibility
Promote legislation to improve the state Rainy Day Fund in order
to facilitate larger deposits and raise the savings limit.
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Early Childhood Education
Promote legislation to expand access to high quality early
childhood programs, including but not limited to preschool,
and to create the Office of Early Childhood. (Senate Bills 25
and 26)
See Voices’ Publications: Connecticut Early Care
and Education Progress Report (Jan 2014)
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Reduce Student Arrests
Support legislation that promotes school and police
collaboration to de-escalate student conflict in school and reduce
unnecessary involvement of youth in the juvenile justice system.
(Senate Bill 54)
See Voices’ Publication: Arresting Development:
Student Arrests in Connecticut (Sep 2013)
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Educational Achievement
Support measures that connect children in State care to high
quality educational opportunities.
Voices’ Publication: Raise the Grade: Improve
Educational Opportunities for Youth in State Care
(Jan 2014)
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Children’s Health
Promote legislation that would permit children in HUSKY A and
B to remain on HUSKY for a full 12 months regardless of
changes in income and household composition under “continuous
eligibility” rules promoted and approved by the federal
government. (House Bill 5137)
Voices’ Publication: Continuous Eligibility (forthcoming)
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Children’s Health
Increase access and usage of prenatal and HUSKY care.
Voices’ Publications: HUSKY Eligibility Manual (Feb 14);
Fewer Children Experience Gaps or Loss of Coverage in the
HUSKY Program (Jan 2014)
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Questions?
Orlando Rodriguez
Senior Policy Fellow
orodriguez@ctvoices.org
203-498-4240 x107
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