119th Congress · CT-3
Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District
Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District (CT-3) has a population of 718,781. The median household income is $87,886 and the median age is 40.9.
718,781
Population
1517
People / sq mi
$87,886
Median Income
40.9
Median Age
CT-3 covers 474 sq mi of land at 1516.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65.1% |
| Black or African American | 14.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
Economy & Income
$87,886
Median Household Income
$47,773
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$326,700
Median Home Value
$1,473
Median Rent
63.2%
Homeownership
Education
91.8%
High School+
39.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District (CT-3) has a population of 718,781 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Each US Congressional District is drawn to be roughly equal in population (~760K people).
The median household income in Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District is $87,886, with a per capita income of $47,773.
Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District is 65.1% White, 14.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.1% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District (119th Congress) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from the Census Gazetteer files. Congressional districts are redrawn after each decennial Census; the 119th Congress (current) uses post-2020 boundaries.
Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District skews on age — the median resident is 40.9, older than the national median. With 718,781 residents, Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District is a congressional district in Connecticut.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $87,886 — above the US median of $78,538. Only 6.6% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $326,700, with typical rent around $1,473.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US congressional districts — 39.8% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.