Connecticut
StatePopulation: 3,617,176 (2023 estimate)
Demographic, economic, and housing data for Connecticut from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Figures cover the full state — drill into any county or city below for local breakdowns.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024). Unemployment rate from BLS LAUS (more current).
Quick Facts — Connecticut
- What is the median household income in Connecticut?
- The median household income in Connecticut is $93,760 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Connecticut?
- The poverty rate in Connecticut is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Connecticut?
- $343,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Connecticut?
- The median gross rent in Connecticut is $1,431 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Connecticut residents have a college degree?
- 41.9% of adults in Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,598,348
Median Income
$93,760
Median Home Value
$343,200
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment (Dec 2025)
4.3%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$15,316 (+19.5%)
Home Value:
+$67,800 (+24.6%)
Poverty Rate:
0.0 pp (+0%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.6 pp (+6.6%)
Unemployment:
-0.4 pp (-6.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
3,598,348
Median Age
41.0
Female
50.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
White (non-Hisp.) 63.0%
Black 10.7%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 9.5%
Other 7.1%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
1.7%
Chinese
1.1%
Filipino
0.4%
Korean
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
8.2%
Mexican
1.8%
Cuban
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$93,760
±$669
Per Capita Income
$138,437
Median Family Income
$120,011
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Child Poverty Rate
11.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
11.7%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
25.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.4%
$10–15k
3.2%
$15–25k
5.6%
$25–35k
5.6%
$35–50k
8.6%
$50–75k
13.4%
$75–100k
12.0%
$100–150k
17.8%
$150–200k
11.2%
$200k+
18.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,536,049
Owner-Occupied
66.2%
Renter-Occupied
33.8%
Vacancy Rate
7.5%
Median Home Value
$343,200
Median Gross Rent
$1,431
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
22.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
42.5%
Home Price Appreciation (FHFA HPI)
1-Year
+5.8%
5-Year
+62.1%
HPI (2025 Q4)
708.8
Source: FHFA House Price Index, base 1991 Q1 = 100.
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.4%
$50–100k
1.6%
$100–200k
4.1%
$200–300k
24.9%
$300–500k
34.0%
$500k–$1M
18.5%
$1M+
6.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
8.0%
$500–1k
13.8%
$1–1.5k
33.0%
$1.5–2k
24.4%
$2–2.5k
11.2%
$2.5–3.5k
4.3%
$3.5k+
5.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.6%
1 vehicle
33.3%
2 vehicles
37.3%
3+
20.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
58.7%
Single-fam. att.
6.2%
2–4 units
7.7%
5–19 units
5.0%
20+ units
9.8%
Mobile home
0.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
20.4%
1940–1969
6.2%
1970–1999
13.7%
2000–2009
7.1%
2010+
4.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
91.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
41.9%
Graduate Degree
19.0%
Some College / Associate
16.2%
Less Than High School
4.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
66.1%
Unemployment Rate
5.6%
Work from Home
14.4%
Self-Employed
6.2%
Government Workers
13.2%
Private For-Profit
80.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
26.7%
Prof. Services
12.2%
Manufacturing
10.6%
Retail
10.5%
Finance
8.9%
Arts/Entmt.
7.9%
Construction
6.1%
Transportation
4.6%
Public Admin
3.7%
Information
2.0%
Wholesale
2.0%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Management
46.6%
Sales
19.4%
Food Prep
16.3%
Production
10.6%
Construction
7.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
26.6 min
Drove Alone
70.6%
Carpool
7.7%
Public Transit
3.4%
Work from Home
14.4%
Walked
2.5%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,420,170
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
47.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
18.0%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.0%
5–9
5.4%
10–14
6.0%
15–19
6.6%
20–24
6.5%
25–34
12.5%
35–44
12.5%
45–54
12.9%
55–64
7.2%
65–74
7.2%
75–84
10.4%
85+
5.2%
Under 18: 20.4%
Working age (18–64): 79.6%
65 and over: 18.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
15.4%
Naturalized Citizen
55.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
8.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
47.9%
Asia
23.3%
Europe
21.6%
Africa
4.8%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.9%
With a Disability
12.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
94.7%
Uninsured
5.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
91.1%
Has a Computer
94.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago
88.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Largest Counties in Connecticut
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Capitol Planning Region
969,029
Western Connecticut Planning Region
621,232
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
566,803
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
452,303
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
326,296
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
279,025
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
174,983
Northwest Hills Planning Region
112,848
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
95,829
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