Connecticut

State

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    2024 Population
    3.62M
    US Senator
    Richard Blumenthal
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Chris Murphy
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    41.1
    0.243% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    10%
    0.098% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $95,781
    2.16% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $366,900
    6.91% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1.75M
    0.872% 1-year growth

    About

    23.4% of the households in Connecticut 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.

    92.9% of the residents in Connecticut are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Connecticut are University of Connecticut (9,254 degrees awarded in 2024), Yale University (5,643 degrees), and Connecticut State Community College (5,515 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Connecticut was $366,900, and the homeownership rate was 66.5%.

    Most people in Connecticut drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Connecticut was 2 cars per household.

    Connecticut borders Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island.

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    Population & Diversity

    Connecticut is home to a population of 3.62M people, from which 92.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 15.6% of Connecticut residents were born outside of the country (566k people).

    In 2024, there were 6.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.24M people) in Connecticut than any other race or ethnicity. There were 356k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 248k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Connecticut are Spanish (439,949 households), Portuguese (46,176 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (31,980 households).

    Population & Diversity

    Population by Location

    Sex
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    The 3 PUMAS with the highest resident population
    1. Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT
      201,098
    2. Western North PUMA, CT
      200,025
    3. Bridgeport Suburban PUMA, CT
      179,651

    In 2024 there were 3,624,508 residents in Connecticut.

    The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) with the highest resident population were Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT (201,098 people), Western North PUMA, CT (200,025 people), and Bridgeport Suburban PUMA, CT (179,651 people).

    The following map shows all of the states in Connecticut colored by the resident population.

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    Residents by Gender and Age

    RACE/ETHNICITY
    1,845,541
    Women
    50.9%
    1,778,967
    Men
    49.1%

    The resident population of United States in 2024 was 3,624,508 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

    The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Connecticut.

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    Citizenship

    92.9%
    2024 Citizenship
    93.1%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 92.9% of Connecticut residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Connecticut was 93.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Connecticut
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      2.24M ± 3.35k
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      356k ± 3.23k
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      248k ± 6.21k
    18.3%
    Hispanic Population
    663k people

    In 2024, there were 6.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.24M people) in Connecticut than any other race or ethnicity. There were 356k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 248k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    18.3% of the people in Connecticut are hispanic (663k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Connecticut as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    Most Common Origin
    1. Jamaica
      46,306 ± 5,249 people
    2. India
      39,834 ± 4,873 people
    3. Dominican Republic
      31,156 ± 4,315 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Connecticut was Jamaica, the natal country of 46,306 Connecticut residents, followed by India with 39,834 and Dominican Republic with 31,156.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    15.6%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    566k people
    15.3%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    552k people

    As of 2024, 15.6% of Connecticut residents (566k 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 Connecticut was 15.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Non-English Households

    Most Common Non-English Languages
    1. Spanish
      439,949 households (12.8%)
    2. Portuguese
      46,176 households (1.34%)
    3. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
      31,980 households (0.929%)

    23.4% of the households in Connecticut reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22.3%. 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.

    In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Connecticut was Spanish. 12.8% of the households in Connecticut reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      46,512 ± 1,404
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      26,775 ± 1,443
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      15,650 ± 912

    Connecticut has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.74 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Connecticut.

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    Health

    94.6% of the population of Connecticut has health coverage, with 51% on employee plans, 18.6% on Medicaid, 13.1% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 0.882% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Connecticut see 1,209 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,209 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1152 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 195 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,209 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Connecticut

    Primary care physicians in Connecticut see an average of 1,209 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,209 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Connecticut in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.8% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    5.36%
    Uninsured
    51%
    Employer Coverage
    18.6%
    Medicaid
    13.1%
    Medicare
    11%
    Non-Group
    0.882%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Connecticut grew by 1.13% from 5.3% to 5.36%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.89 in Connecticut.

    The  map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Connecticut and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Connecticut.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 30.7% in Connecticut.

    The  map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Connecticut and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Connecticut.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 6.13% in Connecticut.

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    Economy

    The economy of Connecticut employs 1.75M people. In 2024, the largest industries in Connecticut were Elementary & secondary schools (127,036 people), Construction (92,693 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (87,125 people), and the highest paying industries were Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($274,597), Support activities for mining ($266,638), and Commercial, industrial & other intangible assets rental & leasing ($216,519).

    Males in Connecticut have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $83,158. The income inequality in Connecticut (measured using the Gini index) is 0.495, which is higher than than the national average.

    Employment

    Workforce Diversity

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    853,610
    Women
    48.7%
    900,801
    Men
    51.3%

    The workforce of Connecticut in 2024 was 1,754,411 people, with 48.7% woman, and 51.3% men.

    The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Connecticut.

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    Workforce and Wage by Location

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY

    In 2024 there were 1,754,411 people working in Connecticut. The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) that concentrated the largest workforce were Stamford & Greenwich Towns PUMA, CT (99,812 people), Western North PUMA, CT (98,474 people), and Naugatuck Valley North PUMA, CT (88,981 people).

    The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Connecticut colored by workforce or average wage.

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    Occupations

    1.75M
    2024 Value
    0.872%
    1 Year growth
    ± 0.872%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Connecticut grew at a rate of 0.872%, from 1.74M employees to 1.75M employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Connecticut, are Other managers (51,989 people), Registered nurses (40,028 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (38,940 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Connecticut.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Connecticut (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.75M
    2024 Value
    0.872%
    1 Year growth
    ± 0.872%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Connecticut grew at a rate of 0.872%, from 1.74M employees to 1.75M employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Connecticut, are Elementary & secondary schools (127,036 people), Construction (92,693 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (87,125 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Connecticut, though some of these residents may live in Connecticut and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $66,132
    Median earning men ± $628
    $49,459
    Median earning women ± $404

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($125,183), Public Administration ($94,516), and Information ($92,073).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,577), Public Administration ($74,340), and Manufacturing ($64,245).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    1.78%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.67M people employed in Connecticut. This represents a 1.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 17.2%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Connecticut.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 6,002
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. 5,857
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 5,393
      Construction

    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. $19.7M
      Finance and Insurance
    2. $17.5M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $13M
      Manufacturing

    The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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    Domestic Trade

    Domestic Production & Consumption

    Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Connecticut to other states, or from other states to Connecticut.
    Top Domestic Production in Dollars
    1. Mixed freight
      $22.9B
    2. Motorized vehicles
      $17.4B
    3. Pharmaceuticals
      $16.7B

    In 2024, the top outbound Connecticut product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $22.9B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($17.4B) and Pharmaceuticals ($16.7B).

    The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Connecticut products.

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    Domestic Trade Growth

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    $188B
    2024 Value in Connecticut
    $344B
    Projected 2050 Value in Connecticut
    82.6% growth

    In 2024, total outbound Connecticut trade was $188B. This is expected to increase 82.6% to $344B by 2050.

    The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Connecticut trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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    Interstate Trade

    Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Connecticut to other states, or from other states to Connecticut.
    Most Common Trade Partners
    1. New York
      $33.4B
    2. Massachusetts
      $20.3B
    3. New Jersey
      $7.76B

    In 2024, the top outbound Connecticut domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $33.4B, followed by Massachusetts with $20.3B and New Jersey and $7.76B.

    The following map shows the amount of trade that Connecticut shares with each state (excluding itself).

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Kamala Harris with 56.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.9%), followed by Jill Stein (0.812%).

    The most partisan county was Hartford County, CT with 63.1% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

    Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing the state of Connecticut. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (56.4%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (41.9%)
      Republican Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.812%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Kamala Harris with 56.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.9%), followed by Jill Stein (0.812%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Connecticut for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Presidential Popular Vote by County

    Kamala Harris
    Popular Vote for Connecticut
    56.4% for the Democratic Party
    Most Partisan Counties in Connecticut
    1. Hartford County, CT
      63.1% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
    2. Fairfield County, CT
      63% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
    3. New Haven County, CT
      58% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

    In the 2024 presidential election, the most partisan county in Connecticut was Hartford County, CT with 63.1% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

    The following map shows the counties in Connecticut colored by their party leaning.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Connecticut

    Richard Blumenthal
    Senator from Connecticut3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011
    Chris Murphy
    Senator from Connecticut1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013

    Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing Connecticut.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Connecticut over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Connecticut awarded 55,928 degrees. The student population of Connecticut in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 82,730 male students and 119,580 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Connecticut are White (27,608 and 56.1%), Hispanic or Latino (8,537 and 17.3%), Black or African American (5,866 and 11.9%), and Asian (3,409 and 6.93%).

    The largest universities in Connecticut by number of degrees awarded are University of Connecticut (9,254 and 16.5%), Yale University (5,643 and 10.1%), and Connecticut State Community College (5,515 and 9.86%).

    The most popular majors in Connecticut are General Business Administration & Management (3,615 and 6.46%), Registered Nursing (2,383 and 4.26%), and General Psychology (1,813 and 3.24%).

    The median tuition costs are $46,978 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 Connecticut, the percentage of applicants admitted was 50.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 202,310 (40.9% men and 59.1% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 202,310 students enrolled in Connecticut, 40.9% men and 59.1% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 93,062 records, of which 59% were women and 41% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Psychology
      1,558 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      1,444 degrees awarded
    3. General Business Administration & Management
      1,143 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Connecticut was General Psychology with 1,558 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Connecticut 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. Yale University
      5,643 degrees awarded
    3. Connecticut State Community College
      5,515 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, 23,295 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Connecticut, which is 0.714 times less than the 32,633 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 27,608 degrees mean that there were 3.23 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 8,537 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

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    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($46,978) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($2,587) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($2,047) 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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    Working Population

    Educational Pyramid

    Measure

    In 2024, 1.27% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.07% of women were in the same situation.

    This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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    Educational Attainment

    Race

    The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Connecticut in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (767k), Bachelors Degree (651k), and Some college (535k).

    This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Connecticut was $366,900 in 2024, which is 1.1 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $343,200 to $366,900, a 6.91% increase. The homeownership rate in Connecticut is 66.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Connecticut have an average commute time of 26.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Connecticut is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 17.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Connecticut. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.07%.

    Housing

    Property

    $366,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$1,621
    $952,989
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$6,714

    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 Connecticut the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    66.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    60.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 66.5% of the housing units in Connecticut were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.2%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Connecticut compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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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.
    $95,781
    Median Household Income
    ± $732
    1.43M
    Number of Households
    ± 10,176

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.43M households in Connecticut grew to $95,781 from the previous year's value of $93,760.

    The following chart displays the households in Connecticut 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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    Wage Distribution

    0.495
    2024 Wage GINI in Connecticut
    0.498
    2023 Wage GINI in Connecticut

    In 2024, the income inequality in Connecticut was 0.495 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.618% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Connecticut was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Connecticut in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Connecticut across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (68.8%)
    2. Worked At Home (16%)
    3. Carpooled (7.86%)

    In 2024, 68.8% of workers in Connecticut drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16%) and those who carpooled to work (7.86%).

    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

    26.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Connecticut have a longer commute time (26.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.32% of the workforce in Connecticut 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 Connecticut distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Connecticut have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 17.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Connecticut. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.07%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    10% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Connecticut (354k out of 3.53M 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 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Connecticut 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, 13% of the children was living in poverty in Connecticut. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.6%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 232 in Connecticut. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 52.4% per 100,000 population.

    The following map shows the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

    The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Connecticut.

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