Capitol County, CT

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    2024 Population
    977,290
    2024 Median Age
    40
    0.498% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    10.3%
    0.085% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $93,394
    2.02% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $323,700
    8.55% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    501,854
    1.01% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Capitol County, CT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    93.8% of the residents in Capitol County, CT are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Capitol Planning Region, CT are University of Connecticut (9,254 degrees awarded in 2024), Connecticut State Community College (5,515 degrees), and Central Connecticut State University (2,199 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Capitol County, CT was $323,700, and the homeownership rate was 65.7%.

    Most people in Capitol County, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Capitol County, CT was 2 cars per household.

    United States

    Population & Diversity

    Capitol County, CT is home to a population of 977k people, from which 93.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 15.1% of Capitol County, CT residents were born outside of the country (147k people).

    In 2024, there were 5.21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (586k people) in Capitol County, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 113k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 58.7k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    93.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    93.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 93.8% of Capitol County, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Capitol County, CT was 93.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Capitol County, CT
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      586k ± 1.68k
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      113k ± 1.54k
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      58.7k ± 3.2k
    17.7%
    Hispanic Population
    173k people

    In 2024, there were 5.21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (586k people) in Capitol County, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 113k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 58.7k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    17.7% of the people in Capitol County, CT are hispanic (173k people).

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    Foreign-Born Population

    15.1%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    147k people
    14.8%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    144k people

    As of 2024, 15.1% of Capitol County, CT residents (147k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Capitol County, CT was 14.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      12,250 ± 701
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      7,222 ± 802
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      3,910 ± 368

    Capitol County, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.7 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    95.5% of the population of Capitol County, CT has health coverage, with 52.9% on employee plans, 18.7% on Medicaid, 12.7% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 0.801% on military or VA plans.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.8% under 18 years, 21.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    4.48%
    Uninsured
    52.9%
    Employer Coverage
    18.7%
    Medicaid
    12.7%
    Medicare
    10.4%
    Non-Group
    0.801%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Capitol County, CT grew by 6.05% from 4.22% to 4.48%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Capitol County, CT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 5.76% in Capitol County, CT.

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    Economy

    The economy of Capitol County, CT employs 502k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Capitol County, CT were Health Care & Social Assistance (78,337 people), Manufacturing (53,830 people), and Educational Services (53,577 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($158,235), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($120,750), and Finance & Insurance ($101,903).

    Employment

    Occupations

    502k
    2024 Value
    ± 5,778
    1.01%
    1 Year growth
    ± 1.63%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Capitol County, CT grew at a rate of 1.01%, from 497k employees to 502k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Capitol County, CT, are Management Occupations (57,806 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (52,543 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (45,704 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Capitol County, CT.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    502k
    2024 Value
    ± 5,778
    1.01%
    1 Year growth
    ± 1.63%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Capitol County, CT grew at a rate of 1.01%, from 497k employees to 502k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Capitol County, CT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (78,337 people), Manufacturing (53,830 people), and Educational Services (53,577 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Capitol County, CT, though some of these residents may live in Capitol County, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $65,897
    Median earning men ± $1,115
    $49,171
    Median earning women ± $799

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($118,880), Public Administration ($89,378), and Information ($87,317).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($84,427), Public Administration ($79,765), and Manufacturing ($66,613).

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 1,587
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 1,374
      Retail Trade
    3. 1,361
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $7.23M
      Finance and Insurance
    2. $5.35M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $4.78M
      Manufacturing

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Capitol County, CT awarded 23,229 degrees. The student population of Capitol County, CT in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 39,163 male students and 55,453 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Capitol County, CT are White (12,257 and 56.3%), Hispanic or Latino (4,047 and 18.6%), Black or African American (2,476 and 11.4%), and Asian (1,617 and 7.43%).

    The largest universities in Capitol County, CT by number of degrees awarded are University of Connecticut (9,254 and 39.8%), Connecticut State Community College (5,515 and 23.7%), and Central Connecticut State University (2,199 and 9.47%).

    The most popular majors in Capitol Planning Region, CT are General Business Administration & Management (1,408 and 6.06%), Registered Nursing (1,097 and 4.72%), and General Psychology (908 and 3.91%).

    The median tuition costs are $46,330 for private four year colleges, and $12,453 and $25,088 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Capitol County, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 60.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 94,616 (41.4% men and 58.6% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 94,616 students enrolled in Capitol County, CT, 41.4% men and 58.6% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 42,280 records, of which 56.5% were women and 43.5% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Psychology
      665 degrees awarded
    2. General Economics
      464 degrees awarded
    3. Registered Nursing
      401 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Capitol Planning Region, CT was General Psychology with 665 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Capitol Planning Region, CT according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. University of Connecticut
      9,254 degrees awarded
    2. Connecticut State Community College
      5,515 degrees awarded
    3. Central Connecticut State University
      2,199 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Connecticut with 9,254 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 9,839 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Capitol County, CT, which is 0.735 times less than the 13,390 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 12,257 degrees mean that there were 3.03 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 4,047 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

    The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($46,330) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($2,577) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Capitol County, CT was $323,700 in 2024, which is 0.973 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $298,200 to $323,700, a 8.55% increase. The homeownership rate in Capitol County, CT is 65.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Capitol County, CT have an average commute time of 23.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Capitol County, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 16.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Capitol County, CT. From 2025 to 2025, the indicator grew 0%.

    Housing

    Property

    $323,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$2,648
    $257,054
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$3,099

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Capitol County, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Capitol County, CT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    65.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    60.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 65.7% of the housing units in Capitol County, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.4%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $93,394
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,372
    391k
    Number of Households
    ± 4,892

    In 2024, the median household income of the 391k households in Capitol County, CT grew to $93,394 from the previous year's value of $91,541.

    The following chart displays the households in Capitol County, CT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (69.7%)
    2. Worked At Home (16.9%)
    3. Carpooled (7.46%)

    In 2024, 69.7% of workers in Capitol County, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.9%) and those who carpooled to work (7.46%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    23.6 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Capitol County, CT have a shorter commute time (23.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.9% of the workforce in Capitol County, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Capitol County, CT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Capitol County, CT have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 16.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Capitol County, CT.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    10.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Capitol County, CT (97.2k out of 945k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Capitol County, CT is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 11.9% of the children was living in poverty in Capitol County, CT.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

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