Population in Connecticut

How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.

Topics

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

17902024
3.68 M 1433%

U.S. Census (decennial), 1790–2020 + estimates.

Hispanic or Latino share

19802023
18% 350%

Census race & ethnicity tables.

Black or African American share

19002023
10.6% 524%

Census race tables.

Life expectancy at birth

19802023
79.6 yrs 7%

CDC / NCHS state life tables.

Data table

Total population3.68 M29th in the U.S.
Density286 /km²4th in the U.S.
Median age40.9 years
Female51.1%
Male48.9%
Households1.41 M
Urban population88.0%
Under 1820.2%
65 and older18.3%
Life expectancy79.6 years
Largest metroBridgeport–Stamford–Norwalk (≈ 970,000)
Growth+0.3%/yr2020–2024
White (non-Hispanic)63.5%
Hispanic or Latino18.0%≈ 660,000
Black or African American10.6%
Asian4.8%
Two or more races3.0%
Native American0.2%
Puerto Rican origin≈ 9%Largest Hispanic subgroup
Indian origin≈ 1.5%Largest Asian subgroup

Compared to the United States

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Side-by-side comparison of Connecticut vs. the U.S. average.

National ranking

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