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Connecticut Overview

Jan 9, 1788
INCORPORATED
5,544
TOTAL AREA [ SQ MI ]
4,840
LAND AREA [ SQ MI ]
703
WATER AREA [ SQ MI ]
500
ELEVATION AVG [ FT ]
2,380
ELEVATION HIGH [ FT ]
Sea Level
ELEVATION LOW [ FT ]
746.1
POP DENSITY [ PPL / SQ MI ]
06902
LARGEST ZIP CODE
Bridgeport
LARGEST CITY
Capitol Planning Region
LARGEST COUNTY
3,611,317
TOTAL POPULATION
1,769,196
MALE POPULATION
1,842,121
FEMALE POPULATION
96.04
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.12
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$52,034
PER CAPITA INCOME
$115,539
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$90,213
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,900
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.50
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,954,584
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Connecticut Area Codes

Largest Zip Codes by Population in Connecticut

The largest zip codes in Connecticut by population are 06902 (73,238), 06010 (61,077), 06511 (55,940), 06516 (55,336), and 06810 (54,957).
73,238 (2.03%)
61,077 (1.69%)
55,940 (1.55%)
55,336 (1.53%)
54,957 (1.52%)
54,125 (1.50%)
47,030 (1.30%)
44,267 (1.23%)
41,346 (1.14%)
41,206 (1.14%)
38,511 (1.07%)
38,217 (1.06%)
37,219 (1.03%)
37,208 (1.03%)
36,969 (1.02%)
36,922 (1.02%)
36,847 (1.02%)
36,184 (1.00%)
36,074 (1.00%)
35,563 (0.98%)
34,405 (0.95%)
32,924 (0.91%)
32,228 (0.89%)
31,741 (0.88%)
31,711 (0.88%)
31,170 (0.86%)
30,458 (0.84%)
30,289 (0.84%)
30,124 (0.83%)
29,672 (0.82%)
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Largest Cities by Population in Connecticut

The largest cities in Connecticut by population are Bridgeport (148,470), New Haven (135,736), Stamford (135,413), Hartford (121,057), and Waterbury (114,480).
148,470 (4.11%)
135,736 (3.76%)
135,413 (3.75%)
121,057 (3.35%)
114,480 (3.17%)
91,050 (2.52%)
86,456 (2.39%)
74,212 (2.05%)
64,088 (1.77%)
61,052 (1.69%)
60,556 (1.68%)
55,336 (1.53%)
50,942 (1.41%)
50,664 (1.40%)
48,152 (1.33%)
41,206 (1.14%)
40,054 (1.11%)
37,015 (1.02%)
35,510 (0.98%)
31,653 (0.88%)
30,458 (0.84%)
27,871 (0.77%)
27,596 (0.76%)
27,192 (0.75%)
24,179 (0.67%)
18,954 (0.52%)
18,738 (0.52%)
17,762 (0.49%)
17,606 (0.49%)
14,231 (0.39%)
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Race in Connecticut

The most populous races in Connecticut are White / Caucasian (2,522,166 | 69.8%), Hispanic or Latino (627,408 | 17.4%), and Black / African American (385,407 | 10.7%).
Race in Connecticut
Race# Population% Population
Asian170,9454.7%
Black / African American385,40710.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific1,3450.0%
Hispanic or Latino627,40817.4%
Native / Alaskan9,0430.3%
White / Caucasian2,522,16669.8%
Two or more Races288,4858.0%
Some other Race233,9266.5%
Total3,611,317100.0%

Ancestry in Connecticut

The most populous ancestries reported in Connecticut are Italian (572,842 | 15.9%), Irish (519,102 | 14.4%), English (309,200 | 8.6%), Puerto Rican (299,206 | 8.3%), and German (289,097 | 8.0%), together accounting for 55.1% of all Connecticut residents.
Ancestry in Connecticut
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan2,2400.1%
African18,4170.5%
Alaska Native200.0%
Albanian11,7630.3%
Alsatian2200.0%
American130,2973.6%
Apache940.0%
Arab25,0930.7%
Arapaho30.0%
Argentinean6,2500.2%
Armenian4,9020.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac3940.0%
Australian1,3980.0%
Austrian11,5700.3%
Bahamian3910.0%
Bangladeshi810.0%
Barbadian1,9260.1%
Basque1720.0%
Belgian2,3770.1%
Belizean4180.0%
Bermudan1240.0%
Bhutanese7,3500.2%
Blackfeet2,2770.1%
Bolivian1,3820.0%
Brazilian25,8700.7%
British17,9880.5%
British West Indian2,8420.1%
Bulgarian1,0570.0%
Burmese15,1750.4%
Cajun1770.0%
Cambodian3420.0%
Canadian13,3620.4%
Cape Verdean3,4270.1%
Carpatho Rusyn1960.0%
Celtic4160.0%
Central American55,5991.5%
Central American Indian6,6450.2%
Cherokee5,0450.1%
Cheyenne610.0%
Chickasaw480.0%
Chilean3,5590.1%
Chinese180.0%
Chippewa2950.0%
Choctaw4740.0%
Colombian29,0940.8%
Comanche440.0%
Costa Rican4,1010.1%
Cree1740.0%
Creek3350.0%
Croatian3,4230.1%
Cuban13,5530.4%
Cypriot1980.0%
Czech9,9040.3%
Czechoslovakian4,1920.1%
Danish9,6930.3%
Delaware390.0%
Dominican53,1531.5%
Dutch23,0140.6%
Dutch West Indian1250.0%
Eastern European20,2100.6%
Ecuadorian40,0281.1%
Egyptian2,5020.1%
English309,2008.6%
Estonian1,1290.0%
Ethiopian1,1770.0%
European37,6151.0%
Fijian280.0%
Filipino2,0230.1%
Finnish4,9240.1%
French150,9444.2%
French American Indian6230.0%
French Canadian80,6472.2%
German289,0978.0%
German Russian230.0%
Ghanaian6,2250.2%
Greek28,8770.8%
Guamanian / Chamorro4960.0%
Guatemalan26,7020.7%
Guyanese4,4710.1%
Haitian18,9500.5%
Hmong420.0%
Honduran9,9430.3%
Hopi50.0%
Houma110.0%
Hungarian31,6840.9%
Icelander3980.0%
Indian (Asian)48,5221.3%
Indonesian5120.0%
Inupiat570.0%
Iranian2,7940.1%
Iraqi4400.0%
Irish519,10214.4%
Iroquois1,0120.0%
Israeli2,0580.1%
Italian572,84215.9%
Jamaican60,8241.7%
Japanese4,4860.1%
Jordanian5330.0%
Kenyan4320.0%
Korean21,1950.6%
Laotian1,1650.0%
Latvian2,2580.1%
Lebanese9,2250.3%
Liberian5140.0%
Lithuanian25,5870.7%
Lumbee1810.0%
Luxembourger720.0%
Macedonian7400.0%
Malaysian3,7770.1%
Maltese2520.0%
Mexican62,7231.7%
Mexican American Indian1,4820.0%
Mongolian5270.0%
Moroccan2,6130.1%
Native Hawaiian1,0580.0%
Navajo4850.0%
New Zealander2060.0%
Nicaraguan2,0170.1%
Nigerian4,3080.1%
Northern European3,6210.1%
Norwegian17,1300.5%
Okinawan360.0%
Osage10.0%
Pakistani1,9270.1%
Palestinian1,2010.0%
Panamanian1,7850.1%
Paraguayan6880.0%
Pennsylvania German5990.0%
Peruvian20,8240.6%
Polish232,6976.4%
Portuguese47,0651.3%
Potawatomi160.0%
Pueblo480.0%
Puerto Rican299,2068.3%
Puget Sound Salish470.0%
Romanian7,0160.2%
Russian47,7551.3%
Salvadoran10,2780.3%
Samoan6460.0%
Scandinavian6,0680.2%
Scotch-Irish15,9640.4%
Scottish53,7311.5%
Seminole880.0%
Senegalese4810.0%
Serbian1,4120.0%
Sierra Leonean920.0%
Sioux2740.0%
Slavic2,0230.1%
Slovak16,3470.4%
Slovene1,1900.0%
Somali4060.0%
South African1,2160.0%
South American109,9653.0%
South American Indian1,2480.0%
Soviet Union280.0%
Spaniard7,9070.2%
Spanish6,7090.2%
Spanish American1670.0%
Spanish American Indian330.0%
Sri Lankan12,7560.4%
Subsaharan African41,6191.1%
Sudanese5570.0%
Swedish47,8691.3%
Swiss7,6490.2%
Syrian2,6060.1%
Thai66,7681.8%
Tlingit-Haida80.0%
Tongan1020.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian3,9240.1%
Tsimshian10.0%
Turkish3,8550.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander3330.0%
Ugandan5140.0%
Ukrainian21,1750.6%
Uruguayan1,7250.1%
Venezuelan5,0290.1%
Vietnamese2,5120.1%
Welsh11,9430.3%
West Indian5,1140.1%
Yaqui600.0%
Yugoslavian4,4340.1%
Zimbabwean890.0%
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Immigrants in Connecticut

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Connecticut came from Latin America (252,770 | 7.0%), Asia (128,722 | 3.6%), Europe (119,504 | 3.3%), South America (98,492 | 2.7%), and Caribbean (92,245 | 2.5%), together accounting for 19.1% of all Connecticut residents.
Immigrants in Connecticut
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1,9460.1%
Africa27,7610.8%
Albania5,4470.2%
Argentina3,5830.1%
Armenia960.0%
Asia128,7223.6%
Australia1,1260.0%
Austria6550.0%
Azores2370.0%
Bahamas4630.0%
Bangladesh3,3620.1%
Barbados6550.0%
Belarus8070.0%
Belgium7650.0%
Belize2740.0%
Bolivia6030.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina2,7490.1%
Brazil25,4610.7%
Bulgaria9340.0%
Cabo Verde1,2530.0%
Cambodia1,5500.0%
Cameroon7970.0%
Canada12,3800.3%
Caribbean92,2452.5%
Central America62,0331.7%
Chile2,3990.1%
China27,7030.8%
Colombia18,1240.5%
Congo2080.0%
Costa Rica2,7150.1%
Croatia4390.0%
Cuba3,3080.1%
Czechoslovakia1,2080.0%
Denmark7720.0%
Dominica7310.0%
Dominican Republic27,3610.8%
Eastern Africa4,0160.1%
Eastern Asia37,7071.0%
Eastern Europe55,3721.5%
Ecuador24,0260.7%
Egypt1,7030.1%
El Salvador6,0240.2%
England6,5510.2%
Eritrea210.0%
Ethiopia9560.0%
Europe119,5043.3%
France2,8050.1%
Germany7,1490.2%
Ghana5,6510.2%
Greece4,0630.1%
Grenada1320.0%
Guatemala17,6170.5%
Guyana5,1570.1%
Haiti12,8810.4%
Honduras7,2200.2%
Hong Kong1,1720.0%
Hungary1,5620.0%
India39,8791.1%
Indonesia6980.0%
Iran1,7840.1%
Iraq6790.0%
Ireland3,1150.1%
Israel1,3640.0%
Italy15,1410.4%
Jamaica40,5681.1%
Japan2,2780.1%
Jordan7430.0%
Kazakhstan3270.0%
Kenya8070.0%
Korea7,4950.2%
Kuwait2050.0%
Laos1,8450.1%
Latin America252,7707.0%
Latvia4840.0%
Lebanon1,2720.0%
Liberia3240.0%
Lithuania1,0800.0%
Malaysia5250.0%
Mexico25,8020.7%
Middle Africa3,0250.1%
Moldova4520.0%
Morocco1,9140.1%
Nepal9390.0%
Netherlands1,1300.0%
Nicaragua1,6630.1%
Nigeria3,1090.1%
North Macedonia1,3330.0%
Northern Africa5,3520.2%
Northern Europe20,0430.6%
Norway3300.0%
Oceania1,5920.0%
Pakistan7,0030.2%
Panama6680.0%
Peru13,5910.4%
Philippines10,5450.3%
Poland21,7290.6%
Portugal9,2140.3%
Romania2,2550.1%
Russia6,4480.2%
Saudi Arabia8350.0%
Scotland1,3070.0%
Senegal2070.0%
Serbia6780.0%
Sierra Leone2460.0%
Singapore2700.0%
Somalia2520.0%
South Africa1,9720.1%
South America98,4922.7%
South Central Asia56,8901.6%
South Eastern Asia23,7360.7%
Southern Europe30,6270.9%
Spain2,1700.1%
Sri Lanka1,1430.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines2570.0%
Sudan7690.0%
Sweden9430.0%
Switzerland6200.0%
Syria1,4750.0%
Taiwan2,5300.1%
Thailand1,4990.0%
Trinidad and Tobago2,9440.1%
Turkey2,2340.1%
Uganda5850.0%
Ukraine5,0880.1%
Uruguay1,0760.0%
Uzbekistan2580.0%
Venezuela3,9040.1%
Vietnam6,4480.2%
West Indies8110.0%
Western Africa12,3220.3%
Western Asia10,1850.3%
Western Europe13,1610.4%
Yemen2810.0%
Zaire1,6600.1%
Zimbabwe2930.0%
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Sex and Age in Connecticut

Sex and Age in Connecticut

The most populous age groups in Connecticut are 55 to 59 Years (129,089 | 7.3%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (137,028 | 7.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Connecticut
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years93,705 (5.3%)89,063 (4.8%)
5 to 9 Years98,339 (5.6%)98,261 (5.3%)
10 to 14 Years115,023 (6.5%)107,244 (5.8%)
15 to 19 Years125,705 (7.1%)121,796 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Years122,812 (6.9%)118,579 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Years114,538 (6.5%)109,023 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Years113,323 (6.4%)112,582 (6.1%)
35 to 39 Years112,566 (6.4%)114,621 (6.2%)
40 to 44 Years107,943 (6.1%)109,922 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years109,009 (6.2%)113,958 (6.2%)
50 to 54 Years123,076 (7.0%)129,066 (7.0%)
55 to 59 Years129,089 (7.3%)137,028 (7.4%)
60 to 64 Years125,542 (7.1%)130,396 (7.1%)
65 to 69 Years95,437 (5.4%)105,192 (5.7%)
70 to 74 Years74,982 (4.2%)86,754 (4.7%)
75 to 79 Years48,276 (2.7%)59,558 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years29,913 (1.7%)40,999 (2.2%)
85 Years and over29,918 (1.7%)58,079 (3.2%)
Total1,769,196 (100.0%)1,842,121 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Connecticut

Median Family Size in Connecticut

The median family size in Connecticut is 3.07 persons per family, with married-couple families (667,622 | 73.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.13 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (67,929 | 7.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.75 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Connecticut
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple667,622 (73.2%)3.13
Single Male/Father67,929 (7.4%)2.75
Single Female/Mother176,317 (19.3%)3.01
Total Families911,868 (100.0%)3.07

Median Household Size in Connecticut

The median household size in Connecticut is 2.48 persons per household, with single female/mother households (176,317 | 12.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.22 persons per household. non-family households (497,939 | 35.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Connecticut
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple667,622 (47.4%)3.15
Single Male/Father67,929 (4.8%)3.12
Single Female/Mother176,317 (12.5%)3.22
Non-family497,939 (35.3%)1.24
Total Households1,409,807 (100.0%)2.48

Household Size by Marriage Status in Connecticut

Out of a total of 1,409,807 households in Connecticut, 911,868 (64.7%) are family households, while 497,939 (35.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 391,939, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 404,675.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Connecticut
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-404,675 (28.7%)
2-Person Households391,939 (27.8%)79,384 (5.6%)
3-Person Households226,084 (16.0%)9,491 (0.7%)
4-Person Households185,556 (13.2%)3,163 (0.2%)
5-Person Households74,593 (5.3%)776 (0.1%)
6-Person Households22,652 (1.6%)241 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households11,044 (0.8%)209 (0.0%)
Total911,868 (64.7%)497,939 (35.3%)

Female Fertility in Connecticut

Fertility by Age in Connecticut

Average fertility rate in Connecticut is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 66.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 63.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Connecticut
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years528 (1.5%)4.0
20 to 34 years22,420 (63.4%)66.0
35 to 50 years12,435 (35.1%)34.0
Total35,383 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Connecticut

73.3% of women with births (35,383) in Connecticut are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 98.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 16.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Connecticut
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years8 (1.5%)520 (98.5%)
20 to 34 years15,559 (69.4%)6,861 (30.6%)
35 to 50 years10,358 (83.3%)2,077 (16.7%)
Total25,936 (73.3%)9,447 (26.7%)

Fertility by Education in Connecticut

Average fertility rate in Connecticut is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 61.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 22.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 27.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Connecticut
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School2,458 (7.0%)22.0
High School Diploma6,162 (17.4%)39.0
College or Associate's Degree8,665 (24.5%)39.0
Bachelor's Degree9,747 (27.6%)50.0
Graduate Degree8,351 (23.6%)61.0
Total35,383 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Connecticut

26.7% of women with births in Connecticut are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 91.7% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 48.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Connecticut
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School1,266 (51.5%)1,192 (48.5%)
High School Diploma3,284 (53.3%)2,878 (46.7%)
College or Associate's Degree5,199 (60.0%)3,466 (40.0%)
Bachelor's Degree8,509 (87.3%)1,238 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree7,658 (91.7%)693 (8.3%)
Total25,936 (73.3%)9,447 (26.7%)

Income in Connecticut

Income Overview in Connecticut

Per Capita Income in Connecticut is $52,034, while median incomes of families and households are $115,539 and $90,213 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,611,317$52,034
Median Family Income911,868$115,539
Mean Family Income911,868$158,585
Median Household Income1,409,807$90,213
Mean Household Income1,409,807$130,601
Income Deficit911,868$10,900
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,611,31727.81%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,611,31772.19¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,611,3170.50

Earnings by Sex in Connecticut

Average Earnings in Connecticut are $49,052, $57,388 for men and $41,426 for women, a difference of 27.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Connecticut
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,049,724 (51.7%)$57,388
Female981,902 (48.3%)$41,426
Total2,031,626 (100.0%)$49,052

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Connecticut

The most common earnings brackets in Connecticut are $100,000+ for men (275,831 | 26.3%) and $100,000+ for women (147,422 | 15.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Connecticut
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less45,627 (4.3%)56,301 (5.7%)
$2,500 to $4,99933,140 (3.2%)39,481 (4.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49929,294 (2.8%)38,496 (3.9%)
$7,500 to $9,99921,944 (2.1%)27,660 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $12,49925,572 (2.4%)35,672 (3.6%)
$12,500 to $14,99919,723 (1.9%)26,204 (2.7%)
$15,000 to $17,49919,085 (1.8%)26,489 (2.7%)
$17,500 to $19,99916,604 (1.6%)23,119 (2.4%)
$20,000 to $22,49919,664 (1.9%)26,175 (2.7%)
$22,500 to $24,99925,815 (2.5%)31,001 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99942,316 (4.0%)53,227 (5.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99943,336 (4.1%)49,327 (5.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99937,930 (3.6%)44,413 (4.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99940,738 (3.9%)42,131 (4.3%)
$45,000 to $49,99945,257 (4.3%)42,865 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $54,99936,151 (3.4%)36,921 (3.8%)
$55,000 to $64,99977,373 (7.4%)68,796 (7.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99964,987 (6.2%)58,375 (5.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999129,337 (12.3%)107,827 (11.0%)
$100,000+275,831 (26.3%)147,422 (15.0%)
Total1,049,724 (100.0%)981,902 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Connecticut

Average earnings in Connecticut are $67,647 for men and $49,215 for women, a difference of 27.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $116,215, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $34,310. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $81,753, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,696.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Connecticut
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$34,310$24,696
High School Diploma$49,239$33,404
College or Associate's Degree$57,998$40,869
Bachelor's Degree$90,071$61,552
Graduate Degree$116,215$81,753
Total$67,647$49,215

Family Income in Connecticut

Family Income Brackets in Connecticut

According to the Connecticut family income data, there are 207,906 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 13,678 families (1.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Connecticut
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00021,8852.4%
$10,000 to $14,99913,6781.5%
$15,000 to $24,99931,9153.5%
$25,000 to $34,99938,2984.2%
$35,000 to $49,99965,6547.2%
$50,000 to $74,999113,07212.4%
$75,000 to $99,999109,42412.0%
$100,000 to $149,999184,19720.2%
$150,000 to $199,999125,83813.8%
$200,000+207,90622.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Connecticut

4-person families (175,174 | 19.2%) account for the highest median family income in Connecticut with $145,853 per family, while 2-person families (419,126 | 46.0%) have the highest median income of $49,934 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Connecticut
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families419,126 (46.0%)$99,868
3-Person Families221,900 (24.3%)$117,719
4-Person Families175,174 (19.2%)$145,853
5-Person Families67,998 (7.5%)$136,842
6-Person Families19,085 (2.1%)$140,088
7+ Person Families8,585 (0.9%)$131,958
Total911,868 (100.0%)$115,539

Family Income by Number of Earners in Connecticut

The median family income in Connecticut is $115,539, with families comprising 3+ earners (123,081) having the highest median family income of $170,174, while families with no earners (116,696) have the lowest median family income of $58,448, accounting for 13.5% and 12.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Connecticut
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners116,696 (12.8%)$58,448
1 Earner272,078 (29.8%)$78,187
2 Earners400,013 (43.9%)$143,874
3+ Earners123,081 (13.5%)$170,174
Total911,868 (100.0%)$115,539

Household Income in Connecticut

Household Income Brackets in Connecticut

With 250,946 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Connecticut, accounting for 17.8% of all households. In contrast, only 47,933 households (3.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Connecticut
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00060,6224.3%
$10,000 to $14,99947,9333.4%
$15,000 to $24,99984,5886.0%
$25,000 to $34,99984,5886.0%
$35,000 to $49,999125,4738.9%
$50,000 to $74,999195,96313.9%
$75,000 to $99,999169,17712.0%
$100,000 to $149,999250,94617.8%
$150,000 to $199,999152,25910.8%
$200,000+239,66717.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Connecticut

The median household income in Connecticut is $90,213, with the highest median household income of $111,583 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 563,753 households (40.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $46,863, with 35,944 households (2.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Connecticut
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years35,944 (2.5%)$46,863
25 to 44 Years419,774 (29.8%)$95,178
45 to 64 Years563,753 (40.0%)$111,583
65+ Years390,336 (27.7%)$65,666
Total1,409,807 (100.0%)$90,213

Poverty in Connecticut

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Connecticut

With 9.1% poverty level for males and 11.1% for females among the residents of Connecticut, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 3,186 males (16.5%) and 22,886 females (16.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Connecticut
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years12,893 (14.0%)12,422 (14.1%)
5 Years3,186 (16.5%)2,721 (14.6%)
6 to 11 Years17,311 (14.2%)16,429 (13.8%)
12 to 14 Years8,976 (12.9%)7,988 (12.4%)
15 Years2,724 (11.5%)2,798 (11.5%)
16 and 17 Years5,500 (11.5%)5,235 (11.9%)
18 to 24 Years19,617 (13.3%)22,886 (16.3%)
25 to 34 Years18,829 (8.4%)28,469 (12.9%)
35 to 44 Years14,813 (6.8%)24,240 (10.8%)
45 to 54 Years16,871 (7.3%)20,525 (8.5%)
55 to 64 Years19,456 (7.7%)23,357 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years10,422 (6.2%)15,786 (8.3%)
75 Years and over6,427 (6.1%)15,811 (10.7%)
Total157,025 (9.1%)198,667 (11.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Connecticut

According to the poverty statistics in Connecticut, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.9% of males and 91.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Connecticut
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years79,024 (86.0%)75,483 (85.9%)
5 Years16,174 (83.5%)15,884 (85.4%)
6 to 11 Years104,589 (85.8%)103,013 (86.3%)
12 to 14 Years60,736 (87.1%)56,540 (87.6%)
15 Years20,945 (88.5%)21,649 (88.5%)
16 and 17 Years42,507 (88.5%)38,826 (88.1%)
18 to 24 Years127,776 (86.7%)117,147 (83.7%)
25 to 34 Years205,196 (91.6%)192,125 (87.1%)
35 to 44 Years202,693 (93.2%)199,743 (89.2%)
45 to 54 Years213,017 (92.7%)222,096 (91.5%)
55 to 64 Years232,711 (92.3%)242,826 (91.2%)
65 to 74 Years157,357 (93.8%)173,990 (91.7%)
75 Years and over98,048 (93.9%)131,776 (89.3%)
Total1,560,773 (90.9%)1,591,098 (88.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Connecticut

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Connecticut show that 2.9% or 19,516 of the total 667,622 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 22.1%, comprising of 423 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.2%, which includes 8,720 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Connecticut
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children390,438 (97.8%)8,720 (2.2%)
1 or 2 Children217,235 (96.7%)7,335 (3.3%)
3 or 4 Children38,942 (92.8%)3,038 (7.2%)
5 or more Children1,491 (77.9%)423 (22.1%)
Total648,106 (97.1%)19,516 (2.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Connecticut

According to the poverty data in Connecticut, 10.2% or 6,943 single-father households and 20.4% or 35,967 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 84 households (32.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 681 households (73.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Connecticut
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children1,958 (5.7%)6,419 (8.8%)
1 or 2 Children3,805 (13.1%)21,359 (24.4%)
3 or 4 Children1,096 (26.0%)7,508 (50.2%)
5 or more Children84 (32.6%)681 (73.9%)
Total6,943 (10.2%)35,967 (20.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Connecticut

The poverty data for Connecticut shows that 19,516 of the married-couple family households (2.9%) and 42,910 of the single-parent households (17.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 423 households (22.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 765 household (64.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Connecticut
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children8,720 (2.2%)8,377 (7.8%)
1 or 2 Children7,335 (3.3%)25,164 (21.6%)
3 or 4 Children3,038 (7.2%)8,604 (44.9%)
5 or more Children423 (22.1%)765 (64.9%)
Total19,516 (2.9%)42,910 (17.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Connecticut

Employment by Class of Employer in Connecticut

Among the 1,798,193 employed individuals in Connecticut, private company employees (1,198,114 | 66.6%), not-for-profit organizations (187,738 | 10.4%), and local government employees (130,839 | 7.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Connecticut
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,198,11466.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)62,7343.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)108,9266.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations187,73810.4%
Local Government Employees130,8397.3%
State Government Employees71,1694.0%
Federal Government Employees35,6972.0%
Unpaid Family Workers2,9760.2%
Total1,798,193100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Connecticut

According to the labor force statistics for Connecticut, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,961,491), 66.0% or 1,954,584 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.9% or 115,320 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 86.7% or 195,860 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.5% or 12,326 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Connecticut
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years79,525 (39.9%)12,326 (15.5%)
20 to 24 Years179,836 (74.5%)18,343 (10.2%)
25 to 29 Years192,039 (85.9%)13,251 (6.9%)
30 to 34 Years195,860 (86.7%)10,185 (5.2%)
35 to 44 Years383,190 (86.1%)17,627 (4.6%)
45 to 54 Years401,467 (84.5%)19,270 (4.8%)
55 to 59 Years211,829 (79.6%)10,380 (4.9%)
60 to 64 Years169,687 (66.3%)7,297 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years118,493 (32.7%)5,806 (4.9%)
75 Years and over23,740 (8.9%)950 (4.0%)
Total1,954,584 (66.0%)115,320 (5.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Connecticut

According to labor force statistics for Connecticut, 82.1% of individuals (1,553,071) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,891,682) are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 77,654 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.2% or 722,401 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.1% or 9,246 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Connecticut
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School91,549 (63.1%)14,654 (10.1%)
High School Diploma357,557 (76.9%)32,547 (7.0%)
College / Associate Degree382,094 (82.6%)24,054 (5.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher722,401 (88.2%)27,029 (3.3%)
Total1,553,071 (82.1%)94,584 (5.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Connecticut

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Connecticut are Community & Social Service (238,385 | 13.0%), Management (221,597 | 12.1%), Education Instruction & Library (135,704 | 7.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (132,495 | 7.2%), and Business & Financial (124,457 | 6.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Connecticut

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Connecticut, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.1%), Computers & Mathematics (74.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (74.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (75.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (75.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (72.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Connecticut
OccupationMaleFemale
Management129,942 (58.6%)91,655 (41.4%)
Business & Financial58,001 (46.6%)66,456 (53.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science98,379 (74.3%)34,116 (25.8%)
Computers & Mathematics46,776 (74.8%)15,755 (25.2%)
Architecture & Engineering40,159 (85.1%)7,048 (14.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science11,444 (50.3%)11,313 (49.7%)
Community & Social Service 81,553 (34.2%)156,832 (65.8%)
Education, Arts & Media10,510 (28.5%)26,336 (71.5%)
Legal Services & Support13,692 (52.7%)12,291 (47.3%)
Education Instruction & Library36,796 (27.1%)98,908 (72.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment20,555 (51.6%)19,297 (48.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating29,988 (24.5%)92,389 (75.5%)
Health Technologists20,492 (24.3%)63,802 (75.7%)
Total (Category)397,863 (47.4%)441,448 (52.6%)
Total (Overall)945,322 (51.6%)887,203 (48.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Connecticut are Food Preparation & Serving (85,838 | 4.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (64,886 | 3.5%), Healthcare Support (63,374 | 3.5%), Personal Care & Service (55,193 | 3.0%), and Security & Protection (33,212 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Connecticut

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Connecticut, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (83.4%), Security & Protection (80.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (78.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (85.2%), Personal Care & Service (72.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (52.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Connecticut
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support9,396 (14.8%)53,978 (85.2%)
Security & Protection26,662 (80.3%)6,550 (19.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention15,161 (78.1%)4,258 (21.9%)
Law Enforcement11,501 (83.4%)2,292 (16.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving40,599 (47.3%)45,239 (52.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance41,874 (64.5%)23,012 (35.5%)
Personal Care & Service15,254 (27.6%)39,939 (72.4%)
Total (Category)133,785 (44.2%)168,718 (55.8%)
Total (Overall)945,322 (51.6%)887,203 (48.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Connecticut are Office & Administration (186,229 | 10.2%), and Sales & Related (180,869 | 9.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Connecticut

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Connecticut
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related93,165 (51.5%)87,704 (48.5%)
Office & Administration48,720 (26.2%)137,509 (73.8%)
Total (Category)141,885 (38.7%)225,213 (61.4%)
Total (Overall)945,322 (51.6%)887,203 (48.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Connecticut are Construction & Extraction (81,237 | 4.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (45,502 | 2.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (3,263 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Connecticut

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Connecticut
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry1,904 (58.4%)1,359 (41.6%)
Construction & Extraction78,978 (97.2%)2,259 (2.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair44,159 (97.1%)1,343 (2.9%)
Total (Category)125,041 (96.2%)4,961 (3.8%)
Total (Overall)945,322 (51.6%)887,203 (48.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Connecticut are Production (85,948 | 4.7%), Transportation (56,235 | 3.1%), and Material Moving (51,428 | 2.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Connecticut

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Connecticut
OccupationMaleFemale
Production61,436 (71.5%)24,512 (28.5%)
Transportation47,524 (84.5%)8,711 (15.5%)
Material Moving37,788 (73.5%)13,640 (26.5%)
Total (Category)146,748 (75.8%)46,863 (24.2%)
Total (Overall)945,322 (51.6%)887,203 (48.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Connecticut

Employment Industries in Connecticut

The major employment industries in Connecticut include Health Care & Social Assistance (282,512 | 15.4%), Educational Services (202,501 | 11.1%), Retail Trade (196,267 | 10.7%), Manufacturing (194,805 | 10.6%), and Professional & Scientific (141,824 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Connecticut

Employment Industries by Sex in Connecticut

The Connecticut industries that see more men than women are Construction (91.1%), Utilities (75.5%), and Transportation & Warehousing (73.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (77.8%), Educational Services (66.9%), and Enterprise Management (60.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Connecticut
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting3,851 (58.9%)2,688 (41.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction669 (72.6%)252 (27.4%)
Construction102,408 (91.1%)10,013 (8.9%)
Manufacturing136,803 (70.2%)58,002 (29.8%)
Wholesale Trade27,929 (68.9%)12,589 (31.1%)
Retail Trade104,380 (53.2%)91,887 (46.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing51,261 (73.7%)18,272 (26.3%)
Utilities9,579 (75.5%)3,103 (24.5%)
Information20,786 (57.0%)15,654 (43.0%)
Finance & Insurance68,515 (50.9%)66,013 (49.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing17,502 (57.8%)12,781 (42.2%)
Professional & Scientific80,798 (57.0%)61,026 (43.0%)
Enterprise Management1,214 (40.0%)1,821 (60.0%)
Administrative & Support45,682 (62.9%)26,901 (37.1%)
Educational Services67,103 (33.1%)135,398 (66.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance62,654 (22.2%)219,858 (77.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation24,425 (53.8%)20,935 (46.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services48,971 (47.4%)54,263 (52.6%)
Public Administration37,139 (56.6%)28,536 (43.4%)
Total945,322 (51.6%)887,203 (48.4%)

Education in Connecticut

School Enrollment in Connecticut

The most common levels of schooling among the 891,363 students in Connecticut are college / undergraduate (211,086 | 23.7%), high school (193,879 | 21.7%), and middle school (176,254 | 19.8%).
School Enrollment in Connecticut
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool51,3375.8%
Kindergarten39,9994.5%
Elementary School157,82517.7%
Middle School176,25419.8%
High School193,87921.7%
College / Undergraduate211,08623.7%
Graduate / Professional60,9836.8%
Total891,363100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Connecticut

Out of a total of 891,363 students who are enrolled in schools in Connecticut, 181,838 (20.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 709,525 (79.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 18,344 (40.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 171,623 (90.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Connecticut
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds28,600 (61.5%)17,900 (38.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old171,623 (90.8%)17,457 (9.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds197,414 (90.4%)21,002 (9.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds121,944 (88.3%)16,178 (11.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds58,266 (67.7%)27,829 (32.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds72,120 (63.0%)42,321 (37.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds32,545 (61.1%)20,760 (39.0%)
35 Years and over27,060 (59.6%)18,344 (40.4%)
Total709,525 (79.6%)181,838 (20.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Connecticut

Business (214,102 | 19.0%), social sciences (113,705 | 10.1%), education (107,265 | 9.5%), science & technology (99,041 | 8.8%), and engineering (83,402 | 7.4%) are the most common fields of study among 1,128,925 individuals in Connecticut who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Connecticut
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics50,0404.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural61,8135.5%
Physical & Health Sciences33,9923.0%
Psychology67,1505.9%
Social Sciences113,70510.1%
Engineering83,4027.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies8,0610.7%
Science & Technology99,0418.8%
Business214,10219.0%
Education107,2659.5%
Literature & Languages69,0586.1%
Liberal Arts & History61,9525.5%
Visual & Performing Arts53,2634.7%
Communications43,5593.9%
Arts & Humanities62,5225.5%
Total1,128,925100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Connecticut

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Connecticut

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Connecticut are males with 2 vehicles (401,757, accounting for 43.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (347,396, making up 47.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Connecticut
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle27,865 (3.0%)32,710 (3.8%)
1 Vehicle164,241 (17.8%)195,876 (23.0%)
2 Vehicles401,757 (43.6%)347,396 (40.9%)
3 Vehicles208,236 (22.6%)176,960 (20.8%)
4 Vehicles81,481 (8.8%)67,649 (8.0%)
5 or more Vehicles37,931 (4.1%)29,550 (3.5%)
Total921,511 (100.0%)850,141 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Connecticut

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Connecticut are 15 to 19 minutes (251,906 commuters, 16.0%), 20 to 24 minutes (239,716 commuters, 15.2%), and 10 to 14 minutes (227,647 commuters, 14.5%).
Commute Time in Connecticut
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes39,3952.5%
5 to 9 Minutes146,3459.3%
10 to 14 Minutes227,64714.5%
15 to 19 Minutes251,90616.0%
20 to 24 Minutes239,71615.2%
25 to 29 Minutes112,1917.1%
30 to 34 Minutes194,98612.4%
35 to 39 Minutes51,4663.3%
40 to 44 Minutes59,7043.8%
45 to 59 Minutes109,6977.0%
60 to 89 Minutes86,4135.5%
90 or more Minutes52,0613.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Connecticut

The most common commute times in Connecticut are 15 to 19 minutes (124,074 commuters, 15.1%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (127,832 commuters, 17.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Connecticut
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes20,869 (2.5%)18,526 (2.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes68,475 (8.3%)77,870 (10.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes112,136 (13.6%)115,511 (15.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes124,074 (15.1%)127,832 (17.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes121,813 (14.8%)117,903 (15.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes57,836 (7.0%)54,355 (7.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes104,108 (12.7%)90,878 (12.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes27,578 (3.4%)23,888 (3.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes32,373 (3.9%)27,331 (3.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes65,026 (7.9%)44,671 (6.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes53,412 (6.5%)33,001 (4.4%)
90 or more Minutes34,768 (4.2%)17,293 (2.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Connecticut

The most frequent times of departure to work in Connecticut are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (116,249, 14.1%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (111,005, 14.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Connecticut
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM40,541 (4.9%)16,155 (2.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM33,547 (4.1%)11,981 (1.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM43,806 (5.3%)21,583 (2.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM81,049 (9.9%)48,530 (6.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM88,981 (10.8%)71,666 (9.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM116,249 (14.1%)106,375 (14.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM89,396 (10.9%)109,087 (14.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM93,357 (11.4%)111,005 (14.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM48,843 (5.9%)62,602 (8.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM52,129 (6.3%)58,483 (7.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM23,380 (2.8%)24,484 (3.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM11,129 (1.3%)11,896 (1.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM55,809 (6.8%)52,214 (7.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM44,252 (5.4%)42,998 (5.7%)
Total822,468 (100.0%)749,059 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Connecticut

Occupancy by Ownership in Connecticut

Of the total 1,409,807 dwellings in Connecticut, owner-occupied units account for 932,588 (66.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 477,219 (33.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Connecticut
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units932,58866.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units477,21933.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,409,807100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Connecticut

Occupancy by Household Size in Connecticut
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household404,67528.7%
2-Person Household471,32333.4%
3-Person Household235,57516.7%
4+ Person Household298,23421.1%
Total Housing Units1,409,807100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Connecticut

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Connecticut
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household205,151 (50.7%)199,524 (49.3%)
2-Person Household342,737 (72.7%)128,586 (27.3%)
3-Person Household163,389 (69.4%)72,186 (30.6%)
4+ Person Household221,311 (74.2%)76,923 (25.8%)
Total Housing Units932,588 (66.1%)477,219 (33.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Connecticut

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Connecticut
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School40,793 (38.0%)66,501 (62.0%)
High School Diploma195,859 (59.1%)135,539 (40.9%)
College/Associate Degree230,191 (64.4%)126,949 (35.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher465,745 (75.9%)148,230 (24.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Connecticut

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Connecticut
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years220,70115.7%
35 to 44 Years235,01716.7%
45 to 54 Years260,64518.5%
55 to 64 Years303,10821.5%
65 to 74 Years222,54615.8%
75 to 84 Years112,6938.0%
85 Years and Over55,0973.9%
Total1,409,807100.0%

Housing Finances in Connecticut

Median Income by Occupancy in Connecticut

Median Income by Occupancy in Connecticut
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied932,588 (66.1%)$118,086
Renter-Occupied477,219 (33.9%)$48,519
Average1,409,807 (100.0%)$90,213

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Connecticut

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Connecticut
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00013,723 (1.5%)25,292 (5.3%)
$5,000 to $9,9996,702 (0.7%)14,956 (3.1%)
$10,000 to $14,99911,754 (1.3%)36,328 (7.6%)
$15,000 to $19,99912,173 (1.3%)27,673 (5.8%)
$20,000 to $24,99915,846 (1.7%)28,394 (5.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99936,505 (3.9%)47,524 (10.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99961,534 (6.6%)64,197 (13.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999116,542 (12.5%)79,004 (16.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999114,691 (12.3%)54,165 (11.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999194,437 (20.8%)56,080 (11.7%)
$150,000 or more348,681 (37.4%)43,606 (9.1%)
Total932,588 (100.0%)477,219 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Connecticut

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Connecticut
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3005,656 (0.6%)18,186 (3.8%)
$300 to $49913,303 (1.4%)21,025 (4.4%)
$500 to $79972,222 (7.7%)31,524 (6.6%)
$800 to $99977,469 (8.3%)37,810 (7.9%)
$1,000 to $1,499172,146 (18.5%)162,163 (34.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999170,456 (18.3%)106,201 (22.3%)
$2,000 to $2,499145,742 (15.6%)44,692 (9.4%)
$2,500 to $2,99994,302 (10.1%)17,016 (3.6%)
$3,000 or more181,292 (19.4%)20,247 (4.2%)
Total932,588 (100.0%)477,219 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Connecticut

Housing Structures in Connecticut

Housing Structures in Connecticut
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached843,64059.8%
Single Unit, Attached86,1706.1%
2 Unit Apartments105,8387.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments113,1068.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments70,1335.0%
10 or more Apartments180,82412.8%
Mobile Home / Other10,0960.7%
Total1,409,807100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Connecticut

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Connecticut
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached774,546 (91.8%)69,094 (8.2%)
Single Unit, Attached55,378 (64.3%)30,792 (35.7%)
2 Unit Apartments33,753 (31.9%)72,085 (68.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments19,493 (17.2%)93,613 (82.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments15,341 (21.9%)54,792 (78.1%)
10 or more Apartments26,048 (14.4%)154,776 (85.6%)
Mobile Home / Other8,029 (79.5%)2,067 (20.5%)
Total932,588 (66.1%)477,219 (33.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Connecticut

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Connecticut
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room2,003 (0.2%)26,768 (5.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms23,668 (2.5%)139,881 (29.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms237,758 (25.5%)221,646 (46.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms362,125 (38.8%)69,036 (14.5%)
8 or more Rooms307,034 (32.9%)19,888 (4.2%)
Total932,588 (100.0%)477,219 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Connecticut

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Connecticut
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas304,250 (32.6%)211,196 (44.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas53,772 (5.8%)20,002 (4.2%)
Electricity82,390 (8.8%)161,366 (33.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene460,160 (49.3%)74,326 (15.6%)
Coal or Coke572 (0.1%)81 (0.0%)
All other Fuels29,420 (3.2%)5,330 (1.1%)
No Fuel Used2,024 (0.2%)4,918 (1.0%)
Total932,588 (100.0%)477,219 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Connecticut

Household Vehicle Usage in Connecticut
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle24,059 (2.6%)96,430 (20.2%)
1 Vehicle233,662 (25.1%)233,703 (49.0%)
2 Vehicles412,427 (44.2%)115,821 (24.3%)
3 or more Vehicles262,440 (28.1%)31,265 (6.6%)
Total932,588 (100.0%)477,219 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Connecticut

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Connecticut

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units314,566618,022
Median Property Value$312,600$329,100
Median Household Income$88,765$262,203
Monthly Housing Costs$1,018$173,385
Real Estate Taxes$6,286$6,247

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Connecticut

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Connecticut
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00011,045 (3.5%)9,601 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $99,9999,511 (3.0%)9,995 (1.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999129,087 (41.0%)252,684 (40.9%)
$300,000 to $499,999100,095 (31.8%)207,781 (33.6%)
$500,000 to $749,99932,427 (10.3%)76,057 (12.3%)
$750,000 to $999,99913,633 (4.3%)27,099 (4.4%)
$1,000,000 or more18,768 (6.0%)34,805 (5.6%)
Total314,566 (100.0%)618,022 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Connecticut

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Connecticut
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00011,439 (3.6%)15,632 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $24,99923,039 (7.3%)8,986 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99920,802 (6.6%)16,734 (2.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99929,943 (9.5%)15,703 (2.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99948,090 (15.3%)31,591 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99940,185 (12.8%)68,452 (11.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99954,590 (17.3%)74,506 (12.1%)
$150,000 or more86,478 (27.5%)139,847 (22.6%)
Total314,566 (100.0%)618,022 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Connecticut

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Connecticut
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x83,339 (26.5%)131,540 (21.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x58,173 (18.5%)215,222 (34.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x39,826 (12.7%)166,219 (26.9%)
4.0x or more129,664 (41.2%)84,737 (13.7%)
Total314,566 (100.0%)618,022 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Connecticut

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Connecticut
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8007,807 (2.5%)2,320 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4996,941 (2.2%)7,686 (1.2%)
$800 to $1,499294,057 (93.5%)9,541 (1.5%)
Total314,566 (100.0%)618,022 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Connecticut

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Connecticut

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Connecticut
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years215,904 (97.7%)5,074 (2.3%)
6 to 18 Years556,422 (97.0%)17,217 (3.0%)
19 to 25 Years310,533 (93.2%)22,548 (6.8%)
26 to 34 Years357,983 (89.7%)41,242 (10.3%)
35 to 44 Years400,794 (91.0%)39,439 (9.0%)
45 to 54 Years441,141 (93.4%)30,942 (6.6%)
55 to 64 Years495,356 (95.6%)22,804 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years353,973 (99.0%)3,582 (1.0%)
75 Years and older250,798 (99.5%)1,264 (0.5%)
Total3,382,904 (94.8%)184,112 (5.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Connecticut

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Connecticut
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born215,904 (97.7%)5,074 (2.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen556,422 (97.0%)17,217 (3.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen310,533 (93.2%)22,548 (6.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Connecticut

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Connecticut
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000298,956 (92.6%)24,005 (7.4%)
$25,000 to $49,999378,263 (91.3%)35,820 (8.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999401,515 (92.0%)34,896 (8.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999383,163 (93.7%)25,909 (6.3%)
$100,000 and over1,850,402 (96.8%)60,900 (3.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Connecticut

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Connecticut
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 688,300 (40.0%)137,719 (62.3%)
6 to 18 Years199,704 (34.8%)381,244 (66.5%)
19 to 25 Years71,757 (21.5%)246,639 (74.1%)
25 to 34 Years92,809 (23.3%)275,583 (69.0%)
35 to 44 Years87,352 (19.8%)326,038 (74.1%)
45 to 54 Years83,898 (17.8%)370,364 (78.4%)
55 to 64 Years103,957 (20.1%)410,362 (79.2%)
65 to 74 Years328,263 (91.8%)201,440 (56.3%)
75 Years and over247,738 (98.3%)149,052 (59.1%)
Total1,303,778 (36.5%)2,498,441 (70.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Connecticut

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Connecticut
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years674 (0.7%)547 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years20,821 (7.3%)11,592 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years30,798 (7.8%)23,931 (6.1%)
35 to 64 Years70,945 (10.2%)77,763 (10.6%)
65 to 74 Years34,660 (20.7%)34,981 (18.4%)
75 Years and over42,875 (41.0%)64,682 (43.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Connecticut

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Connecticut: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years360 (0.4%)423 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years1,995 (0.7%)1,281 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years3,556 (0.9%)2,446 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years15,378 (2.2%)12,927 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years14,042 (8.4%)8,566 (4.5%)
75 Years and over23,349 (22.4%)23,572 (16.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Connecticut: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years423 (0.4%)240 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years3,241 (1.1%)2,719 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years4,964 (1.3%)4,474 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years12,544 (1.8%)15,165 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years5,795 (3.5%)6,232 (3.3%)
75 Years and over6,491 (6.2%)10,867 (7.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Connecticut: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years16,368 (5.7%)7,870 (2.9%)
18 to 34 Years21,917 (5.6%)15,306 (3.9%)
35 to 64 Years29,409 (4.2%)31,296 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years7,829 (4.7%)7,463 (3.9%)
75 Years and over11,289 (10.8%)17,254 (11.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Connecticut: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,484 (0.5%)1,159 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years4,558 (1.2%)3,716 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years32,673 (4.7%)40,089 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years17,967 (10.7%)22,592 (11.9%)
75 Years and over22,727 (21.7%)45,399 (30.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Connecticut: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3,772 (1.3%)1,780 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years4,344 (1.1%)2,033 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years11,897 (1.7%)13,711 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years5,663 (3.4%)5,857 (3.1%)
75 Years and over10,010 (9.6%)20,427 (13.8%)

Technology Access in Connecticut

Computing Device Access in Connecticut

Computing Device Access in Connecticut
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,150,81881.6%
Smartphone1,233,06587.5%
Tablet915,75865.0%
No Computing Device82,4905.9%
Total1,409,807100.0%

Internet Access in Connecticut

Internet Access in Connecticut
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2,7000.2%
Broadband Home1,112,60178.9%
Cellular Data Only133,0199.4%
Satellite Internet48,6393.5%
No Internet137,2529.7%
Total1,409,807100.0%

Connecticut Summary

Connecticut is a state located in the northeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, New York to the west, and Long Island Sound to the south. Connecticut is the third smallest state by area, and the fourth most densely populated state in the country.

History

The area that is now Connecticut was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Mohegan, Pequot, and Niantic. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the 1630s, and the first permanent settlement was established in 1633. The first English settlers were Puritans from Massachusetts, and they established the Connecticut Colony in 1636. The colony was one of the original 13 colonies that formed the United States.
In 1776, Connecticut was one of the first states to ratify the United States Constitution. During the American Revolution, Connecticut was a major supplier of arms and ammunition to the Continental Army. After the war, Connecticut became an important center of manufacturing and trade.

Geography

Connecticut is located in the northeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, New York to the west, and Long Island Sound to the south. Connecticut is the third smallest state by area, and the fourth most densely populated state in the country.
The state is divided into five distinct geographic regions: the Connecticut River Valley, the Eastern Highlands, the Western Uplands, the Central Lowlands, and the Coastal Lowlands. The Connecticut River Valley is the most populous region of the state, and is home to the state capital, Hartford. The Eastern Highlands are located in the northeast corner of the state, and are home to the highest point in the state, Mount Frissell. The Western Uplands are located in the northwest corner of the state, and are home to the Taconic Mountains. The Central Lowlands are located in the center of the state, and are home to the Connecticut River. The Coastal Lowlands are located in the southwest corner of the state, and are home to the Long Island Sound.

Economy

Connecticut has a diverse economy that is driven by the service sector, manufacturing, and finance. The state is home to several major corporations, including United Technologies, Aetna, and Cigna. The state is also home to several major universities, including Yale University, the University of Connecticut, and Wesleyan University.
The state’s largest industries are finance, insurance, and real estate. The state is also home to several major defense contractors, including Pratt & Whitney and Sikorsky Aircraft. The state’s agricultural sector is also important, and the state is a major producer of dairy products, eggs, and poultry.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Connecticut was 3,574,097. The state is home to a diverse population, with the largest ethnic groups being White (80.2%), Hispanic or Latino (11.7%), and Black or African American (9.2%). The state is also home to a large immigrant population, with the largest groups being from Mexico, India, and China.
The median household income in Connecticut is $71,346, and the median home value is $267,400. The state has a high cost of living, and the poverty rate is 8.9%. The state’s largest cities are Bridgeport, New Haven, Hartford, and Stamford.

Common Questions

When was Connecticut Incorporated?
Connecticut was Incorporated into the Union on Jan 9, 1788.
What is the Total Area of Connecticut?
Total Area of Connecticut is 5,544 Square Miles.
What is the Total Land Area of Connecticut?
Total Land Area of Connecticut is 4,840 Square Miles.
What is the Total Water Area of Connecticut?
Total Water Area of Connecticut is 703 Square Miles.
What is the Average Elevation in Connecticut?
Average Elevation in Connecticut is 500 Feet.
What is the Highest Elevation in Connecticut?
Highest Elevation in Connecticut is 2,380 Feet.
What is the Lowest Elevation in Connecticut?
Lowest Elevation in Connecticut is 0 Feet.
What is the Population Density in Connecticut?
Population Density in Connecticut is 746.1 People per Square Mile.
What is the Total Population of Connecticut?
Total Population of Connecticut is 3,611,317.
What is the Total Male Population of Connecticut?
Total Male Population of Connecticut is 1,769,196.
What is the Total Female Population of Connecticut?
Total Female Population of Connecticut is 1,842,121.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Connecticut?
There are 96.04 Males per 100 Females in Connecticut.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Connecticut?
There are 104.12 Females per 100 Males in Connecticut.
What is the Median Population Age in Connecticut?
Median Population Age in Connecticut is 40.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Connecticut
Average Family Size in Connecticut is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Connecticut
Average Household Size in Connecticut is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Connecticut?
Per Capita income in Connecticut is $52,034.
What is the Median Family Income in Connecticut?
Median Family Income in Connecticut is $115,539.
What is the Median Household income in Connecticut?
Median Household Income in Connecticut is $90,213.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Connecticut?
Income or Wage Gap in Connecticut is 27.8%.
Women in Connecticut earn 72.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Connecticut?
Family Income Deficit in Connecticut is $10,900.
Families that are below poverty line in Connecticut earn $10,900 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Connecticut?
Inequality or Gini Index in Connecticut is 0.50.
How Large is the Labor Force in Connecticut?
There are 1,954,584 People in the Labor Forcein in Connecticut.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Connecticut?
66.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Connecticut.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Connecticut?
Unemployment Rate in Connecticut is 5.9%.