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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

New Britain

Connecticut · 71,538 residents · 13.396 sq mi
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New Britain has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,185. Population has declined 5% since 1990. Median home value is $97,600. Households here earn about 37% less than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

71,538
−5%since 1990
from 75,491 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5,340 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 5,635 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.9
+4%since 1990
from 32.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
70K72K73K75K76K1990201020202024New Britain
202474K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,185
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,121 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,404
+25%since 1990
from $14,715 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.4%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$97,600
−47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $138,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$574
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $512 in 1990
US average: $602
42.7%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 43.1% in 1990
57.3% rent
2.9
−38%since 1990
from 4.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(61,792)
Black7.4%(5,593)
Hispanic / Latino16%(12,082)
Asian1.7%(1,311)
Diversity Score59.1%(44,612)
2000
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(42,083)
Black9.7%(6,965)
Hispanic / Latino26.8%(19,138)
Asian2.3%(1,636)
Diversity Score68.9%(49,281)
69
+17%since 1990
from 59 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.6%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.0%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 64.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.9%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.8 min
−20%since 1990
from 16.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Britain, Connecticut?

New Britain, Connecticut has about 71,538 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in New Britain, Connecticut earns about $34,185 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 $97,600, and the typical rent is about $574 a month.

How educated are people in New Britain, Connecticut?

About 16.6% 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 16.4% of people in New Britain, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Britain, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, New Britain, Connecticut has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,953 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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