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Connecticut

3,405,565 residents · 9 counties · 215 cities · 884 census tracts
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Connecticut is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,935. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $160,600.

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Section 01

Population & growth

3,405,565
+4%since 1990
from 3,287,116 in 1990
1990 – 2024
703 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 679 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+9%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3.3M3.4M3.5M3.6M3.7M1990201020202024Connecticut
20243.6M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,935
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,721 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,766
+42%since 1990
from $20,189 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.9%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$160,600
−31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $176,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$681
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $598 in 1990
US average: $602
66.8%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 65.6% in 1990
33.2% rent
3.0
−30%since 1990
from 4.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(2,862,632)
Black8.3%(273,555)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(203,511)
Asian1.5%(48,962)
Diversity Score39.6%(1,301,944)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(2,638,845)
Black8.7%(295,571)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(320,323)
Asian2.4%(81,564)
Diversity Score44.6%(1,518,607)
45
+13%since 1990
from 40 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.4%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 27.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.0%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 79.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.3%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
−20%since 1990
from 20.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 3,405,565 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Connecticut?

The typical household in Connecticut earns about $53,935 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Connecticut expensive?

In Connecticut, the median home is worth about $160,600, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Connecticut?

About 31.4% of adults age 25 and over in Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Connecticut?

About 7.9% of people in Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 118,449 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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