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STATE · ADMITTED 1788 · 1990 CENSUS

Connecticut

3,287,116 residents · 9 counties · 215 cities · 884 census tracts
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Connecticut is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $41,721. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value is $176,700.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,287,116
−3%vs 2000
vs 3,405,565 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
679 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 703 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.5
−8%vs 2000
vs 37.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
3.3M3.4M3.5M3.6M3.7M1990201020202024Connecticut
20243.6M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,721
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,935 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,189
−30%vs 2000
vs $28,766 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
6.8%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,700
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $160,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$598
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $681 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
65.6%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.8% in 2000
34.4% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+42%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Connecticut on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(2,638,845)
Black8.7%(295,571)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(320,323)
Asian2.4%(81,564)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.6%(1,518,607)
1990
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(2,862,632)
Black8.3%(273,555)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(203,511)
Asian1.5%(48,962)
Other3.1%(101,967)
Diversity Score39.6%(1,301,944)
Diversity Score
40
−11%vs 2000
vs 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 31.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.2%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
11.0%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Section 02

Largest cities

1.Bridgeport152,273
2.Stamford139,535
3.New Haven138,774
4.Hartford121,981
5.Waterbury115,771
6.Norwalk94,508
7.Danbury89,033
8.New Britain76,286
9.West Hartford63,620
10.Bristol62,341
11.Meriden60,810
12.West Haven55,351
Frequently asked

How many people live in Connecticut?

Connecticut has about 3,287,116 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Connecticut?

The typical household in Connecticut earns about $41,721 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Connecticut expensive?

In Connecticut, the median home is worth about $176,700, and the typical rent is about $598 a month.

How educated are people in Connecticut?

About 27.2% of adults age 25 and over in Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Connecticut?

About 6.8% of people in Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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Largest cities
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All 9 counties
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Metro areas
HartfordBridgeportNew HavenWaterburyNorwichTorringtonPutnam
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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