Rank #29 by Population · Updated April 2026

Connecticut Population 2026

Source·US Census ACS 5-Year 2023Updated·Apr 12, 2026Reviewed by·Population Review Data Team

The population of Connecticut is 3,598,348 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 29th-most populous state in the United States. The median household income is $93,760, the median home value is $343,200, and the median age is 41.2.

Connecticut's population has grown 229.7% since 1910 (1,114,756 → 3,675,069).

3,598,348

Population

743

People / sq mi

$93,760

Median Income

41.2

Median Age

Connecticut covers 4,842 sq mi of land at a density of 743.1 people per square mile.

About Connecticut

Connecticut is a US state with a population of 3,598,348. It ranks #29 among US states by population. The median age is 41.2, older than the national median. The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

The median household income in Connecticut is $93,760, above the US median of $74,580. 6.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $343,200, with monthly rent averaging $1,431. The homeownership rate of 66.2% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Connecticut reflects 41.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 14.4% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.6 minutes each way.

Connecticut, #29 by population

Connecticut Population History (1910-2024)

The state of Connecticut had a population of 1,114,756 in 1910 and 3,675,069 in 2024, a 3.3× growth over 114 years. The peak was 3,675,069 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.96%.

3,675,069

Population (2024)

1,114,756

Population (1910)

3,675,069

Peak (2024)

0.96%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
1910	1,114,756	-	-	decennial
1920	1,380,631	+265,875	+2.16%	decennial
1930	1,606,903	+226,272	+1.53%	decennial
1940	1,709,242	+102,339	+0.62%	decennial
1950	2,007,280	+298,038	+1.62%	decennial
1960	2,535,234	+527,954	+2.36%	decennial
1970	3,031,709	+496,475	+1.80%	decennial
1980	3,107,576	+75,867	+0.25%	decennial
1990	3,287,116	+179,540	+0.56%	decennial
2000	3,405,565	+118,449	+0.35%	decennial
2010	3,574,097	+168,532	+0.48%	decennial
2020	3,605,944	+31,847	+0.09%	decennial
2020	3,579,918	-26,026	-	estimate
2021	3,606,607	+26,689	+0.75%	estimate
2022	3,617,925	+11,318	+0.31%	estimate
2023	3,643,023	+25,098	+0.69%	estimate
2024	3,675,069	+32,046	+0.88%	estimate

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.0%

5-9

5.4%

10-14

6.0%

15-19

6.6%

20-24

6.5%

25-34

12.5%

35-44

12.5%

45-54

12.9%

55-59

7.2%

60-64

7.2%

65-74

10.4%

75-84

5.2%

85+

2.4%

Male: 49.1% · Female: 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White	67.6%
Black or African American	10.7%
Asian	0.0%
American Indian & Alaska Native	0.3%
Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander	0.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.2%

Economy & Income

$93,760

Median Household Income

$54,409

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

$135,332

Mean Household Income

62.1%

Employment Rate

Cost of Living

Connecticut's overall price level is 103.6 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 3.6% higher the US average. Adjusting for cost of living, Connecticut's median household income of $93,760 has the buying power of $90,493 in average-priced areas.

103.6

Price Level (US = 100)

$90,493

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$93,760

Nominal Median Income

Education

91.3%

High School Graduate+

41.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

Births & Fertility

35,332

Live Births (2022)

9.8

Birth Rate (per 1,000)

62.9%

Births to Married Mothers

Births by Mother's Age

Under 20

2,901 (8.2%)

20-24

3,655 (10.3%)

25-29

8,025 (22.7%)

30-34

13,150 (37.2%)

35-39

7,901 (22.4%)

40+

1,686 (4.8%)

Births by Mother's Race

White	74.7%
Black or African American	15.9%
Hispanic or Latino	27.2%

Housing

$343,200

Median Home Value

$1,431

Median Rent

1,536,049

Total Housing Units

66.2%

Owner-Occupied

33.8%

Renter-Occupied

7.5%

Vacant

Languages Spoken at Home

77.0% of Connecticut residents age 5+ speak only English at home. The most common non-English languages spoken at home in Connecticut:

#	Language	Speakers	% of pop. 5+
1	Spanish	172,487	5.05%
2	Portuguese	20,477	0.60%
3	Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)	14,292	0.42%
4	Haitian	6,851	0.20%
5	Italian	6,312	0.18%
6	Arabic	4,253	0.12%
7	Vietnamese	4,161	0.12%
8	French (incl. Cajun)	4,095	0.12%
9	Polish	3,246	0.09%
10	Tagalog (incl. Filipino)	3,069	0.09%

Commute

3.4%

Drive Alone

2.5%

Carpool

14.4%

Work From Home

26.6 min

Avg Commute

Largest Cities in Connecticut

#	City	Population	Median Income	Median Home
1	Bridgeport	148,012	$56,584	$252,400
2	Stamford	135,806	$107,474	$614,300
3	New Haven	132,893	$53,771	$249,000
4	Hartford	119,970	$45,300	$217,200
5	Waterbury	114,356	$51,642	$185,400
6	Norwalk	91,375	$105,301	$535,000
7	Danbury	86,086	$83,422	$381,600
8	New Britain	73,301	$57,036	$207,300
9	West Hartford	63,809	$125,616	$391,200
10	Bristol	61,129	$83,458	$252,300
11	Meriden	60,418	$68,617	$221,600
12	West Haven	55,147	$73,566	$265,200
13	East Hartford	50,798	$66,943	$215,400
14	Milford	50,749	$110,126	$377,400
15	Middletown	47,646	$73,979	$279,500
16	Shelton	41,402	$114,739	$435,700
17	Norwich	39,992	$64,185	$231,300
18	Manchester	36,561	$76,780	$205,800
19	Torrington	35,481	$69,611	$195,800
20	Naugatuck	31,634	$92,184	$241,600

Counties in Connecticut

#	County	Population	Median Income
1	Capitol Planning Region	969,029	$91,541
2	Western Connecticut Planning Region	621,232	$124,553
3	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	566,803	$86,266
4	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	452,303	$86,365
5	Greater Bridgeport Planning Region	326,296	$87,135
6	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	279,025	$84,185
7	Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region	174,983	$101,117
8	Northwest Hills Planning Region	112,848	$91,035
9	Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region	95,829	$87,564

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Frequently Asked Questions

Connecticut has a population of 3,598,348 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 29th-most populous state in the United States.

Connecticut is gaining population, with a +229.7% change over the available historical Census record. Connecticut's population has grown 229.7% since 1910 (1,114,756 → 3,675,069).

The median household income in Connecticut is $93,760, with a per capita income of $54,409. 6.8% of the population lives below the federal poverty level.

67.6% of Connecticut's population identifies as White (Census ACS 2023). 10.7% is Black or African American, 0.0% is Asian, and 1.2% is Hispanic or Latino (any race, counted separately under Census methodology).

Connecticut is 67.6% White, 10.7% Black or African American, 0.0% Asian, and 1.2% Hispanic or Latino (any race). Hispanic/Latino is counted as an ethnicity separate from race under Census methodology, so totals may exceed 100% in some breakdowns.

The median age in Connecticut is 41.2 years. The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

Connecticut's population has grown 229.7% since 1910 (1,114,756 → 3,675,069).

Across recent Census Population Estimates, West Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Illinois have shown the largest sustained population declines. Connecticut's own trend is gaining. National state-by-state rankings are published annually by the Census Population Estimates Program.

Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, CDC National Vital Statistics System (2022)

Demographic data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. Birth statistics from the CDC National Vital Statistics System via Data Commons. California does not report marital status on birth certificates. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.