Connecticut is a state in the Northeast region of the United States, known for the Long Island Sound coastline and historic New England towns. It has a population of 3,707,120, making it the 29th most populated state in the country. The capital city is Hartford. Connecticut has a strong insurance, manufacturing, and defense industries.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Connecticut includes 67.57% White, 10.69% Black or African American, 7.14% other race, 4.75% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,431,342 | 67.57% |
| Black or African American | 384,753 | 10.69% |
| Two or more races | 343,180 | 9.54% |
| Other race | 256,744 | 7.14% |
| Asian | 170,954 | 4.75% |
| Native American | 9,569 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,806 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Connecticut's average per capita income is $60,274. Household income levels show a median of $93,760. The poverty rate stands at 10.03%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $144,280 | $193,087 |
| Families | $120,011 | $164,258 |
| Households | $93,760 | $135,332 |
| Non Families | $52,961 | $76,969 |
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Median Household Income
Poverty Rate
Connecticut’s regional population is centered around the Capitol Planning Region, which includes Hartford and surrounding areas, home to nearly 982,000 residents. The western portion of the state, including the Western CT Planning Region and Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, together accounts for almost 955,000 residents, with both regions showing modest growth since 2020. While all planning regions show positive growth, the strongest percentage increases are in the Northeastern CT Planning Region and Naugatuck Valley Planning Region at 2.7% each, despite their relatively smaller populations. Population density varies dramatically across regions, from the densely populated Greater Bridgeport Planning Region at 2,348 people per square mile to the more rural Northwest Hills Planning Region at 145 people per square mile.