The Constitution State
The Fundamental Orders of 1639, adopted by Hartford, Windsor and Wethersfield, are often described as the first written constitution in the Western tradition.
Capital: HartfordLargest city: BridgeportNickname: The Constitution StateStatehood: 1788
Connecticut at a glance
The state’s essential figures from the latest official data
Area
14,358 km²
48th largest state
Population
3,675,069
293.0 people/km² of land
July 1, 2024 · 29th in the U.S.
Foreign-born population
15.4%
Share of all residents
ACS 2019–2023
GDP
$317 billion
$93,235 personal income per capita
2024 · BEA
Births
34,609
July 2023–June 2024
Deaths
32,778
July 2023–June 2024
Natural increase
+1,831
Births minus deaths
Population change
+32,046
July 2023–June 2024
Connecticut data modules
Official information organized by subject
Population
How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.
Housing
Home prices, rents, supply and how affordable it is to live here.
Economy
GDP, income, output and the industries that drive the economy.
Cost of Living
What it really costs to live here: housing, food, utilities and more.
Jobs & Employment
Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.
Crime & Safety
Crime rates, violent and property crime, and public safety.
Education
Schools, universities, attainment and graduation rates.
Health
Life expectancy, healthcare access, hospitals and insurance.
Taxes
Income, property and sales taxes, plus overall tax burden.
Immigration
Foreign-born population, origins and migration flows.
Energy
Electricity prices, production, renewables and consumption.
Environment
Air quality, wildfires, drought, water and emissions.
Transportation
Vehicles, public transit, airports, traffic and commuting.
Politics & Elections
Election results, representatives and voting trends.
Poverty & Welfare
Poverty, food assistance, Medicaid and social safety net programs.
Retirement & Seniors
Older population, Social Security, retirees and senior living.
Agriculture & Farming
Farms, farmland, crop and livestock output and agricultural exports.
Tourism & Parks
Visitors, tourism spending, national and state parks.
Innovation & Patents
Patents, R&D spending, venture capital and tech employment.
Culture, Media & Gaming
Film, TV, music, theaters, museums and the video game industry.
Pets & Animal Welfare
Pet ownership, shelters, adoptions and veterinary services.
Explore Connecticut
9 counties, one interactive atlas
Select a county to compare population, income, housing and territory using official U.S. Census Bureau data.
Population (residents)
< 50,000> 3,000,000
Connecticut, United States
Capitol Planning Region County
977,290
Population
$51,016
Income per capita
$323,700
Median home value
5.2%
Unemployment
- Land area
- 1,027 mi²
- Population density
- 951 /mi²
ACS 2023 5-year estimates · Census Gazetteer 2023. Unemployment is calculated from the ACS civilian labor force.
Counties
9 counties · choose how to order them
Capitol Planning Region
977,290 residents
Western Connecticut Planning Region
627,071 residents
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
570,598 residents
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
454,969 residents
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
329,259 residents
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
279,971 residents
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
175,822 residents
Northwest Hills Planning Region
113,216 residents
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
96,312 residents
Did you know?
Curious facts about Connecticut
First phone book
New Haven published the world's first telephone directory in 1878, a single card listing 50 subscribers.
Insurance Capital
Hartford has been called the Insurance Capital of the World since the 19th century; Aetna and The Hartford were founded there.
No county governments
Connecticut abolished its county governments in 1960; since 2022 the Census Bureau reports data by nine planning regions instead.