Connecticut Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Connecticut | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,353,625 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 604.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 1,298,936 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Connecticut declined by 1.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 3,359,771 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Connecticut has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Connecticut | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $95,363 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.09% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Connecticut is about 22% higher than in US.
Housing
| Metric | Connecticut | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $290,235 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,419 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.2% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Connecticut is about 17.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,419 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Connecticut spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 184 hours, about 7.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Connecticut | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.1 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,715 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 14.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 10,657 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,748 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Connecticut:
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region (20.8 min), South Central Connecticut Planning Region (20.9 min), Capitol Planning Region (21.5 min).
Slowest:
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region (26.1 min), Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (23.5 min), Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (23.5 min).
The average commute time in Connecticut is about the same as in US.
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
Connecticut has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Connecticut | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Connecticut:
Western Connecticut Planning Region (0.4), Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region (0.4), Capitol Planning Region (0.3).
Lowest:
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region (0.3), Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (0.3), Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region (0.3).
Health
Connecticut has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Connecticut | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.2% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Connecticut:
Western Connecticut Planning Region (0.8), Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region (0.8), Northwest Hills Planning Region (0.8).
Lowest:
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (0.8), South Central Connecticut Planning Region (0.8), Capitol Planning Region (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Connecticut.
What is the population of Connecticut?
The population of Connecticut is 3,353,625, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Connecticut?
The population density of Connecticut is 604.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Connecticut?
The median household income in Connecticut is $95,363, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Connecticut?
The median home price in Connecticut is $290,235, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Connecticut?
The unemployment rate in Connecticut is 5.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.