This figure is based on the 2015 official estimates released by the US Census, and the current rate of decline.
The last confirmed population data for Connecticut was recorded during the 2010 Census, which revealed that the state had a total population of 3,574,097. The latest Census Bureau estimate took that number to 3,590,886, which makes Connecticut the 29th largest state in the United States.
Over the past couple of years, Connecticut has actually begun to see a decline in population numbers, currently losing .11% of its population per year. This makes the state one of just 7 that are seeing a decline beginning in 2016.
The population density of Connecticut makes for some very interesting reading. Connecticut has a very small land mass -- just 5,543 square miles (14,357 square kilometers) making this only the 48th largest state in the Union by size.
However, Connecticut crams a significant number of citizens into its surface area. The terrain is very flat, and very few areas of the state are inhospitable. As a result, there are an impressive 738.1 people for every square mile (285 per square kilometer), and this ranks Connecticut at 4th place in terms of population density.
The largest city in Connecticut is Bridgeport, with a population of 143,628 people. The largest county in the state by population is Fairfield, with a population of 949,921. See below for interactive graphs and charts for more information on the projected growth in these areas.
The median age in Connecticut is 40.6 years, and carries a small gender gap of 51.2% female and 48.8% male individuals in the total state population.
In terms of religious diversity the state shows a strong preference for Christianity, sitting at 70%, with 7% non-Christian affiliations, and the remaining 28% of the population reporting that they are without a particular faith.
Connecticut was one of the 13 original States created in the Union. Additionally, apart from claims to territory in the West, which were relinquished by 1800, its boundaries have remained substantially unchanged; small cessions to Massachusetts were made shortly after 1800. Census coverage included all of Connecticut from 1790 on.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Connecticut was:
According to 2004 data, over 11% of the state's population were foreign-born. Irish American, English American, and Italian American communities are quite large in the state of Connecticut. In fact, its population of Italian Americans is the second highest in the country. The state also has a large population of Hungarian Americans and Polish Americans.
Recent immigrants to the state have come over from Jamaica, Guatemala, Laos, Vietnam, Brazil, Panama and other countries around the world. While the state's highest demographic is non-Hispanic white, this number has declined significantly from the 98% recorded in 1940 as the state becomes more diverse.
Connecticut also has a high percentage of Hispanic and Latino residents, and it has the largest population of Puerto Ricans in the nation. Data from 2011 indicates that over 46% of Connecticut's population under the age of 1 were minorities. The urban areas of Connecticut are primarily where African American and Hispanic residents live.
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Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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White | 2,522,162 | 69.84% |
Black or African American | 385,407 | 10.67% |
Two or more races | 288,485 | 7.99% |
Other race | 233,926 | 6.48% |
Asian | 170,945 | 4.73% |
Native American | 9,043 | 0.25% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,345 | 0.04% |
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
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All | 1,409,810 | 2.48 | 66.2 | 33.8 |
Married | 667,622 | 3.15 | 84 | 16 |
Non Family | 497,939 | 1.24 | 50 | 50 |
Female | 176,317 | 3.22 | 48 | 52 |
Male | 67,929 | 3.12 | 56.1 | 43.9 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
66.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
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9th to 12th Grade | 118,256 | 4.69% |
Associates Degree | 192,167 | 7.62% |
Bachelors Degree | 573,917 | 22.77% |
Graduate Degree | 469,309 | 18.62% |
High School Graduate | 650,788 | 25.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade | 101,820 | 4.04% |
Some College | 414,533 | 16.44% |
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9th to 12th Grade
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Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
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White | 1,727,230 | 1,644,710 | 803,145 |
Hispanic | 361,984 | 270,862 | 70,283 |
Black | 253,007 | 222,432 | 64,264 |
2+ Races | 148,824 | 126,577 | 47,590 |
Other Race | 145,434 | 101,979 | 23,212 |
Asian | 116,454 | 104,659 | 76,686 |
Native American | 6,024 | 4,646 | 1,220 |
Islander | 975 | 835 | 196 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.22%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 65.85%.
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Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
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Bachelors Degree | $74,929 | $90,071 | $61,552 |
Graduate Degree | $95,590 | $116,215 | $81,753 |
High School Graduate | $42,224 | $49,239 | $33,404 |
Less Than 9th Grade | $29,911 | $34,310 | $24,696 |
Overall | $57,895 | $67,647 | $49,215 |
Some College | $48,256 | $57,998 | $40,869 |
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Average Earnings
$67,647
Average Male
$49,215
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.41% of Connecticut residents speak only English, while 22.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.21% of the population.
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Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
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White | 2,243,930 | 141,105 | 6.29% |
Hispanic | 612,331 | 126,351 | 20.63% |
Black | 370,316 | 64,236 | 17.35% |
Other | 227,066 | 52,179 | 22.98% |
Multiple | 282,451 | 37,734 | 13.36% |
Asian | 165,158 | 15,465 | 9.36% |
Native | 8,708 | 1,752 | 20.12% |
Islander | 1,310 | 437 | 33.36% |
10.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.14%
Male Poverty Rate
11.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Connecticut is Islander, with 33.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Connecticut is White, with 6.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.68%.
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Rate | Poverty |
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Less Than 9th Grade | 24.37% |
High School | 12.04% |
Some College | 8.25% |
Bachelors or Greater | 3.59% |
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Rate | Poverty |
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Female Unemployed | 26.25% |
Male Unemployed | 23.29% |
Female Employed | 5.36% |
Male Employed | 3.4% |
Households
Families
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NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
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Families | $115,539 | $158,585 |
Households | $90,213 | $130,601 |
Married Families | $138,943 | $186,531 |
Non Families | $51,102 | $74,107 |
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47.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
45.2%
Female Marriage Rate
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The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
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NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
146,179
Number of Veterans
135,731
Male Veterans
10,448
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
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Vietnam | 53,091 |
Second Gulf War | 26,208 |
First Gulf War | 23,668 |
Korea | 12,794 |
World War II | 3,559 |
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Age Group | Veterans |
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75+ | 46,287 |
65 to 74 | 37,977 |
35 to 54 | 28,475 |
55 to 64 | 24,216 |
18 to 34 | 9,224 |
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Name | Veterans | % of Total |
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White | 125,200 | 6.04% |
Black | 11,109 | 3.76% |
Hispanic | 9,415 | 2.17% |
2+ Races | 5,221 | 2.87% |
Other Race | 2,728 | 1.6% |
Asian | 1,403 | 1.05% |
Native American | 341 | 4.89% |
Islander | 177 | 17.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66%
Labor Force Participation
61.9%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
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Asia
Africa
Oceania
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.88%
Born in Connecticut
84.96%
Native Born
15.04%
Foreign Born
6.78%
Non Citizen
8.26%
Naturalized
84.96% of Connecticut residents were born in the United States, with 53.88% having been born in Connecticut. 6.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.