New Britain, CT Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | New Britain | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 59,633 | 3,353,625 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4427.8 | 604.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.91% | -0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.4 | 42.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 22,760 | 1,298,936 | 128,459,983 |
Population in New Britain declined by 10.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 60,724 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
New Britain has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | New Britain | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,106 | $95,363 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.65% | 4.09% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.3% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in New Britain is about 42% lower than in Connecticut.
Housing
| Metric | New Britain | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $256,325 | $290,235 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,183 | $1,419 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 42.3% | 67.2% | 65.1% |
The median home price in New Britain is about 18.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,183 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in New Britain spend about 37 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 155 hours, about 6.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | New Britain | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.6 | 22.1 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.2 | 44.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 155 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,801 | $5,715 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.2% | 14.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 13,089 | 10,657 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,770 | 1,748 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in New Britain is 19 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Connecticut.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
New Britain has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | New Britain | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.5% | 38.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
New Britain has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | New Britain | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.4 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.7% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.4% | 15.2% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about New Britain, Connecticut.
What is the population of New Britain, Connecticut?
The population of New Britain, Connecticut is 59,633, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of New Britain, Connecticut?
The population density of New Britain, Connecticut is 4427.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in New Britain, Connecticut?
The median household income in New Britain, Connecticut is $55,106, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in New Britain, Connecticut?
The median home price in New Britain, Connecticut is $256,325, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in New Britain, Connecticut?
The unemployment rate in New Britain, Connecticut is 8.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.