Connecticut

3.7 million people live in Connecticut. Its population grew 2.2% since 2020, the 26th slowest of 51. The typical household earns $100,056 a year, 18% above the national median, and the median home is worth $423,900, 14% above the U.S. median.

Population: 3.7 million; 23rd lowest of 51
Median household income: $100,056; 18% higher than the U.S. ($84,780)
Median home value: $423,900; 14% higher than the U.S. ($371,100)
Poverty rate: 9.1%; 2.7 points below the U.S. (11.8%)

Economy

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Median household income

$100,056 per year

18% higher than the U.S. ($84,780). 9th highest of 51.

Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.

Income per person

$58,121 per year

23% higher than the U.S. ($47,171). 3rd highest of 51.

Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.

Poverty rate

9.1%

2.7 points below the U.S. (11.8%). 6th lowest of 51.

Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.

Average commute

28.2 min one way

3% higher than the U.S. (27.4 min). 10th highest of 51.

Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.

Housing

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Median home value

$423,900

14% higher than the U.S. ($371,100). 18th highest of 51.

For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.

Median rent

$1,679 per month

8% higher than the U.S. ($1,557). 15th highest of 51.

Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.

Homeownership rate

66.6%

1.3 points above the U.S. (65.3%). 19th lowest of 51.

Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.

People

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Population

3,688,496

1.1% of the U.S. total. 23rd lowest of 51.

Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.

Population change since 2020

+2.2%

0.9 points below the U.S. (+3.1%). 26th lowest of 51.

Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.

Under 18

19.5%

1.6 points below the U.S. (21.1%). 11th lowest of 51.

Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.

65 and older

20.4%

1.5 points above the U.S. (18.9%). 18th highest of 51.

Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.

Born abroad

15.7%

1.0 point above the U.S. (14.7%). 11th highest of 51.

Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.

Race and ethnicity

White largest group

White residents are the largest group in Connecticut, at 60.9%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.

White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.

White 60.9% U.S. 56.1%
Black 10.8% U.S. 12.3%
Asian 5.3% U.S. 6.6%
Other 3.1% U.S. 4.5%
Hispanic 19.9% U.S. 20.5%

Education

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Bachelor's degree or higher

43.6%

6.2 points above the U.S. (37.4%). 8th highest of 51.

Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.

Health

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Without health insurance

6.3%

3.9 points below the U.S. (10.2%). 7th lowest of 51.

Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.