Middlesex County, Connecticut Population 2022
Middlesex County, Connecticut's estimated population is 161,134 with a growth rate of -0.27% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Middlesex County, Connecticut is the 7th largest county in Connecticut. The 2010 Population was 165,616 and has seen a growth of -2.71% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 18,855 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 19,847 | 992 | 5.26% |
| 1810 | 20,723 | 876 | 4.41% |
| 1820 | 22,405 | 1,682 | 8.12% |
| 1830 | 24,844 | 2,439 | 10.89% |
| 1840 | 24,879 | 35 | 0.14% |
| 1850 | 27,216 | 2,337 | 9.39% |
| 1860 | 30,859 | 3,643 | 13.39% |
| 1870 | 36,099 | 5,240 | 16.98% |
| 1880 | 35,589 | -510 | -1.41% |
| 1890 | 39,524 | 3,935 | 11.06% |
| 1900 | 41,760 | 2,236 | 5.66% |
| 1910 | 45,637 | 3,877 | 9.28% |
| 1920 | 47,550 | 1,913 | 4.19% |
| 1930 | 51,388 | 3,838 | 8.07% |
| 1940 | 55,999 | 4,611 | 8.97% |
| 1950 | 67,332 | 11,333 | 20.24% |
| 1960 | 88,865 | 21,533 | 31.98% |
| 1970 | 114,816 | 25,951 | 29.20% |
| 1980 | 129,017 | 14,201 | 12.37% |
| 1990 | 143,196 | 14,179 | 10.99% |
| 2010 | 165,616 | 22,420 | 15.66% |
| 2011 | 166,174 | 558 | 0.34% |
| 2012 | 165,634 | -540 | -0.32% |
| 2013 | 165,329 | -305 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 164,786 | -543 | -0.33% |
| 2015 | 163,724 | -1,062 | -0.64% |
| 2016 | 163,292 | -432 | -0.26% |
| 2017 | 162,942 | -350 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 162,870 | -72 | -0.04% |
| 2019 | 162,436 | -434 | -0.27% |
| 2020 | 162,002 | -434 | -0.27% |
| 2021 | 161,568 | -434 | -0.27% |
| 2022 | 161,134 | -434 | -0.27% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 141,334 | 86.85% |
| Black or African American | 8,972 | 5.51% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 433 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 5,198 | 3.19% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.01% |
| Some Other Race | 1,596 | 0.98% |
| Two or More Races | 5,200 | 3.20% |
Middlesex County, Connecticut Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 67,765 | 2.31 | 73.5 |
| Married | 33,847 | 2.91 | 89.3 |
| Male | 2,475 | 2.91 | 72.3 |
| Female | 6,536 | 3.1 | 57.5 |
| Non Family | 24,907 | 1.25 | 56.4 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,277 | 1.90% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,063 | 3.39% |
| High School Graduate | 29,875 | 24.95% |
| Some College | 21,243 | 17.74% |
| Associates Degree | 11,136 | 9.30% |
| Bachelors Degree | 28,975 | 24.20% |
| Graduate Degree | 22,170 | 18.52% |
Middlesex County, Connecticut Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3,424 | 3,215 | 2,143 |
| White | 102,866 | 98,485 | 44,791 |
| 2+ Races | 2,733 | 2,336 | 1,052 |
| Black | 6,021 | 5,314 | 1,669 |
| Hispanic | 6,058 | 4,901 | 1,497 |
| Other Race | 1,073 | 870 | 208 |
| Native American | 247 | 235 | 33 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.74%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 62.59%.
$56,205
Average Earnings
$64,930
Average Male
$47,707
Average Female
Middlesex County, Connecticut Language by Age
Middlesex County, Connecticut Language
89.88% of Middlesex County, Connecticut residents speak only English, while 10.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.48% of the population.
Middlesex County, Connecticut Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 9 | 9 | 100.00% |
| Native | 432 | 249 | 57.64% |
| Hispanic | 10,015 | 1,856 | 18.53% |
| Black | 8,463 | 1,369 | 16.18% |
| Multiple | 5,005 | 514 | 10.27% |
| Asian | 4,582 | 412 | 8.99% |
| White | 131,695 | 7,167 | 5.44% |
| Other | 444 | NaN% |
7.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.15%
Male Poverty Rate
7.94%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Middlesex County, Connecticut
The race most likely to be in poverty in Middlesex County, Connecticut is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Middlesex County, Connecticut is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.06%.
Middlesex County, Connecticut Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Middlesex County, Connecticut Married by Age and Sex
Middlesex County, Connecticut Marriage
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 35-44.
Middlesex County, Connecticut Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,548 | 7.27% |
| Black | 465 | 6.64% |
| Native American | 18 | 5.36% |
| Asian | 57 | 1.34% |
| Other Race | 17 | 1.38% |
| 2+ Races | 92 | 2.70% |
| Hispanic | 264 | 3.62% |
Middlesex County, Connecticut Veterans by Education
6.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.3%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
64.07%
Born in Middlesex County, Connecticut
92.18%
Native Born
7.82%
Foreign Born
3.01%
Non Citizen
4.80%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.18% of Middlesex County, Connecticut residents were born in the United States, with 64.07% having been born in Connecticut. 3.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990