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New Britain

Connecticut · 74,135 residents · 13.396 sq mi
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New Britain has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,393. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $161,900. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% less than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
74,135
+4%since 2000
from 71,538 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,534 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 5,340 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.6
+2%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
70K72K73K75K76K1990201020202024New Britain
202474K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,393
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,185 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,702
+34%since 2000
from $18,404 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,030
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $574 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
39.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 42.7% in 2000
60.8% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+20%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.1%(27,535)
Black12.5%(9,294)
Hispanic / Latino44%(32,620)
Asian2.5%(1,884)
Other4%(2,964)
Diversity Score81.5%(60,420)
Diversity Score
82
+18%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+61%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
18.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Britain, Connecticut?

New Britain, Connecticut has about 74,135 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Britain, Connecticut earns about $47,393 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 $161,900, and the typical rent is about $1,030 a month.

How educated are people in New Britain, Connecticut?

About 18.5% 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 20.9% 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 1,356 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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