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Connecticut

3,605,944 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 $79,855. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $279,700.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,605,944
+6%since 2000
from 3,405,565 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
745 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 703 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+10%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3.3M3.4M3.5M3.6M3.7M1990201020202024Connecticut
20243.6M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,855
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,935 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,668
+59%since 2000
from $28,766 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$279,700
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,201
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $681 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
35.8% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+18%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(2,279,232)
Black10%(360,937)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(623,293)
Asian4.7%(170,459)
Other3.1%(112,678)
Diversity Score67.8%(2,444,987)
Diversity Score
68
+52%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 31.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+62%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.5%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
14.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 3,605,944 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Connecticut?

The typical household in Connecticut earns about $79,855 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Connecticut expensive?

In Connecticut, the median home is worth about $279,700, and the typical rent is about $1,201 a month.

How educated are people in Connecticut?

About 40.0% of adults age 25 and over in Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Connecticut?

About 9.8% 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 318,828 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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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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