New Britain is a city located in Capitol Planning Region Connecticut. New Britain has a 2024 population of 74,521. New Britain is currently growing at a rate of 0.6% annually and its population has increased by 2.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 72,755 in 2020.
The average household income in New Britain is $74,861 with a poverty rate of 18.57%. The median age in New Britain is 34.8 years: 34.3 years for males, and 35.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Britain was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,054 | 53.28% |
| Other race | 11,522 | 15.72% |
| Two or more races | 10,729 | 14.64% |
| Black or African American | 9,657 | 13.17% |
| Asian | 1,698 | 2.32% |
| Native American | 412 | 0.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 229 | 0.31% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 29,309 | 2.41 | 43.6 | 56.4 |
| Non Family | 12,782 | 1.25 | 35.3 | 64.7 |
| Married | 8,252 | 3.32 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
| Female | 6,275 | 3.37 | 30.7 | 69.3 |
| Male | 2,000 | 3.05 | 49.6 | 50.4 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
43.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,694 | 9.95% |
| Associates Degree | 3,748 | 7.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,271 | 11.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,593 | 7.61% |
| High School Graduate | 17,181 | 36.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,869 | 8.2% |
| Some College | 8,842 | 18.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22,326 | 19,757 | 5,611 |
| Hispanic | 17,792 | 12,597 | 1,639 |
| Other Race | 7,253 | 4,879 | 668 |
| Black | 5,746 | 5,122 | 1,106 |
| 2+ Races | 5,188 | 4,172 | 590 |
| Asian | 1,025 | 731 | 348 |
| Native American | 334 | 246 | 81 |
| Islander | 129 | 129 | 33 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 33.95%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,329 | $69,762 | $52,198 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,160 | $81,944 | $65,750 |
| High School Graduate | $38,143 | $46,312 | $33,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,325 | $30,990 | $23,821 |
| Overall | $42,029 | $49,183 | $37,254 |
| Some College | $44,299 | $52,840 | $37,891 |
$42,029
Average Earnings
$49,183
Average Male
$37,254
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
52.2% of New Britain residents speak only English, while 47.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 31.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 30,982 | 7,285 | 23.51% |
| White | 27,638 | 3,434 | 12.42% |
| Other | 11,332 | 2,567 | 22.65% |
| Multiple | 10,616 | 2,516 | 23.7% |
| Black | 9,211 | 1,834 | 19.91% |
| Native | 411 | 119 | 28.95% |
| Asian | 1,603 | 78 | 4.87% |
| Islander | 229 | 50 | 21.83% |
18.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.23%
Male Poverty Rate
18.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in New Britain is Native, with 28.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New Britain is Asian, with 4.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.93% |
| High School | 16.66% |
| Some College | 11.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 34.88% |
| Male Unemployed | 31.73% |
| Female Employed | 10.56% |
| Male Employed | 6.61% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,747 | $87,768 |
| Households | $57,036 | $74,861 |
| Married Families | $94,684 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,425 | $53,624 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.6%
Male Marriage Rate
29.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,026
Number of Veterans
1,871
Male Veterans
155
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 780 |
| Second Gulf War | 415 |
| First Gulf War | 297 |
| Korea | 201 |
| World War II | 31 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 731 |
| 65 to 74 | 455 |
| 35 to 54 | 391 |
| 55 to 64 | 288 |
| 18 to 34 | 161 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,559 | 4.76% |
| Hispanic | 368 | 1.71% |
| Black | 179 | 2.46% |
| Other Race | 150 | 1.75% |
| 2+ Races | 138 | 2.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
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
53.76%
Born in New Britain
81.6%
Native Born
18.4%
Foreign Born
8.03%
Non Citizen
10.37%
Naturalized
81.6% of New Britain residents were born in the United States, with 53.76% having been born in Connecticut. 8.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 76,730 | 442 | 0.58% |
| 2028 | 76,288 | 442 | 0.58% |
| 2027 | 75,846 | 441 | 0.58% |
| 2026 | 75,405 | 442 | 0.59% |
| 2025 | 74,963 | 442 | 0.59% |
| 2024 | 74,521 | 441 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 74,080 | 656 | 0.89% |
| 2022 | 73,424 | 54 | 0.07% |
| 2021 | 73,370 | 615 | 0.85% |
| 2020 | 72,755 | 281 | 0.39% |
| 2019 | 72,474 | -139 | -0.19% |
| 2018 | 72,613 | -26 | -0.04% |
| 2017 | 72,639 | -194 | -0.27% |
| 2016 | 72,833 | -409 | -0.56% |
| 2015 | 73,242 | 172 | 0.24% |
| 2014 | 73,070 | 3 | 0% |
| 2013 | 73,067 | -164 | -0.22% |
| 2012 | 73,231 | -52 | -0.07% |
| 2011 | 73,283 | 27 | 0.04% |
| 2010 | 73,256 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 71,538 | -3,953 | -5.24% |
| 1990 | 75,491 | 1,651 | 2.24% |
| 1980 | 73,840 | -9,601 | -11.51% |
| 1970 | 83,441 | 1,240 | 1.51% |
| 1960 | 82,201 | 8,475 | 11.5% |
| 1950 | 73,726 | 5,041 | 7.34% |
| 1940 | 68,685 | 557 | 0.82% |
| 1930 | 68,128 | 8,812 | 14.86% |
| 1920 | 59,316 | 15,400 | 35.07% |
| 1910 | 43,916 | 17,918 | 68.92% |
| 1900 | 25,998 | 9,479 | 57.38% |
| 1890 | 16,519 | 4,719 | 39.99% |
| 1880 | 11,800 | 3,798 | 47.46% |
| 1870 | 8,002 | -68,728 | -89.57% |