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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

New Britain

Connecticut · 75,491 residents · 13.396 sq mi
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New Britain has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,121. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $138,800. Households here earn about 28% less than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

75,491
+6%vs 2000
vs 71,538 in 2000
1990 – 2025
5,635 / sq mi
+6%vs 2000
vs 5,340 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.6
−4%vs 2000
vs 33.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
70K72K73K75K76K1990201020202024New Britain
202474K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,121
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,185 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,715
−20%vs 2000
vs $18,404 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.8%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$138,800
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $97,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$512
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $574 in 2000
US average: $450
43.1%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 42.7% in 2000
56.9% rent
4.6
+61%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(42,083)
Black9.7%(6,965)
Hispanic / Latino26.8%(19,138)
Asian2.3%(1,636)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.9%(49,281)
1990
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(61,792)
Black7.4%(5,593)
Hispanic / Latino16%(12,082)
Asian1.7%(1,311)
Other9%(6,795)
Diversity Score59.1%(44,612)
59
−14%vs 2000
vs 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.7%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.7%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.1 min
+26%vs 2000
vs 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Britain, Connecticut?

New Britain, Connecticut has about 75,491 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in New Britain, Connecticut?

The typical household in New Britain, Connecticut earns about $30,121 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Britain, Connecticut expensive?

In New Britain, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $138,800, and the typical rent is about $512 a month.

How educated are people in New Britain, Connecticut?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in New Britain, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Britain, Connecticut?

About 12.8% of people in New Britain, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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