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Dive into each indicator for Connecticut.
3.68 M
Total population
29th in the U.S.
286 /km²
Density
4th in the U.S.
40.9 years
Median age
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Male
1.41 M
Households
88.0%
Urban population
20.2%
Under 18
18.3%
65 and older
79.6 years
Life expectancy
Bridgeport–Stamford–Norwalk (≈ 970,000)
Largest metro
+0.3%/yr
Growth
2020–2024
63.5%
White (non-Hispanic)
18.0%
Hispanic or Latino
≈ 660,000
10.6%
Black or African American
4.8%
Asian
3.0%
Two or more races
0.2%
Native American
≈ 9%
Puerto Rican origin
Largest Hispanic subgroup
≈ 1.5%
Indian origin
Largest Asian subgroup
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Population
1790–20243.68 M▲ 1433%
U.S. Census (decennial), 1790–2020 + estimates.
Hispanic or Latino share
1980–202318%▲ 350%
Census race & ethnicity tables.
Black or African American share
1900–202310.6%▲ 524%
Census race tables.
Life expectancy at birth
1980–202379.6 yrs▲ 7%
CDC / NCHS state life tables.
Data table
| Total population | 3.68 M | 29th in the U.S. |
| Density | 286 /km² | 4th in the U.S. |
| Median age | 40.9 years | |
| Female | 51.1% | |
| Male | 48.9% | |
| Households | 1.41 M | |
| Urban population | 88.0% | |
| Under 18 | 20.2% | |
| 65 and older | 18.3% | |
| Life expectancy | 79.6 years | |
| Largest metro | Bridgeport–Stamford–Norwalk (≈ 970,000) | |
| Growth | +0.3%/yr | 2020–2024 |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 63.5% | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% | ≈ 660,000 |
| Black or African American | 10.6% | |
| Asian | 4.8% | |
| Two or more races | 3.0% | |
| Native American | 0.2% | |
| Puerto Rican origin | ≈ 9% | Largest Hispanic subgroup |
| Indian origin | ≈ 1.5% | Largest Asian subgroup |
Compared to the United States
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