Connecticut
With a population of 3,624,508, Connecticut is the #29 most populous state in the U.S., spanning 9 counties. The median age of residents is 41.1 years. Households earn a median income of $95,781, 27% above the national median, with a poverty rate of 10.0% and a median home value of $366,900.
Demographics
Connecticut has a population of 3,624,508, making it the #29 most populous state. The median age is 41.1 years.
Population Trend
Rankings →Year-over-Year Population Growth
Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Language at Home
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Connecticut is $95,781, ranking #9 among all states. The poverty rate is 10.0% and unemployment stands at 5.6%.
Median Household Income Trend
Rankings →Income Distribution
Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Connecticut is $366,900. Renters pay a median of $1,488/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.5%.
Median Home Value Trend
Rankings →Household Type
Education
In Connecticut, 42.5% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 26.0% above the national average, ranking #7 out of 52 states.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
Rankings →Health & Wellbeing
15.0% of adults report poor or fair health and 6.1% lack health insurance. 94.6% of residents have health insurance coverage (ACS). Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Substance Use
12.5% of adults in Connecticut smoke , 30.8% are obese , and 19.9% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 38.8 per 100,000.
Safety
The homicide rate in Connecticut is 3.3 per 100,000 . Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 7.5 per 100,000.
Families & Children
13.0% of children in Connecticut live in poverty .
Civic & Transportation
The mean commute time is 28.8 min, which is 4.5% above the national average.
Mean Commute Time Trend
Rankings →Elections
In the 2024 presidential election, Connecticut voted Democratic with a margin of 14.5%. The vote was 56.4% Dem / 41.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 5.5 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
Counties in Connecticut
Connecticut has 9 counties. The highest median income county is Western Connecticut Planning Region at $128,188.
Highest Income Counties
| 1 | Western Connecticut Planning Region | $128,188 |
| 2 | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | $104,428 |
| 3 | Northwest Hills Planning Region | $93,551 |
| 4 | Capitol Planning Region | $93,394 |
| 5 | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | $90,589 |
| 6 | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | $89,667 |
| 7 | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | $88,197 |
| 8 | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | $86,586 |
| 9 | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | $86,191 |
Lowest Income Counties
| 9 | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | $86,191 |
| 8 | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | $86,586 |
| 7 | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | $88,197 |
| 6 | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | $89,667 |
| 5 | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | $90,589 |
| 4 | Capitol Planning Region | $93,394 |
| 3 | Northwest Hills Planning Region | $93,551 |
| 2 | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | $104,428 |
| 1 | Western Connecticut Planning Region | $128,188 |
All 9 Counties
About Connecticut
All data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates. Values are estimates and subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.