Connecticut, located in the northeastern United States and part of the New England region, is divided into 8 counties, although they serve primarily as geographical designations rather than governing bodies. The state includes 169 incorporated cities, towns, and boroughs, with Bridgeport being the largest city, followed by New Haven, Stamford, and Hartford, the state capital. Connecticut has a population of approximately 3.6 million people, making it the 29th most populous state in the U.S. Despite its small size, covering an area of about 5,543 square miles, Connecticut is densely populated and ranks 48th in land area but fourth in population density. Major airports in the state include Bradley International Airport (BDL) located in Windsor Locks, which serves as the primary airport, and Tweed New Haven Regional Airport (HVN), providing additional regional service. Connecticut is known for its prestigious educational institutions, with Yale University in New Haven being one of the world’s most renowned Ivy League schools. Other notable higher education institutions include the University of Connecticut (UConn) with its main campus in Storrs, Wesleyan University in Middletown, and Trinity College in Hartford. Connecticut has a well-developed healthcare system, with a variety of hospitals and medical centers offering comprehensive services. Some of the leading hospitals include Yale New Haven Hospital, which is a major teaching hospital affiliated with Yale School of Medicine and consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation, Hartford Hospital, known for its trauma care and heart institute, and St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center, also located in Hartford. Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in Hartford is a major pediatric care facility serving the region.
Connecticut is unique in that it has 8 counties, but they no longer serve governmental functions. Instead, cities and towns manage most local governance. However, the counties still exist for administrative purposes. The largest...
Connecticut has around 169 incorporated municipalities, which include both cities and towns. The capital is Hartford, while the largest city is Bridgeport. The top 10 largest cities are Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Hartford, Waterbury,...
Population: 5,474 Males: 2,598 (47.5%), Females: 2,876 (52.5%) New London County Demographics Median resident age: 38.5 years Median household income: $39,799 Median house value: $134,400 Population by Race Races in Pawcatuck: White Non-Hispanic (92.7%)...
Population: 14,619. Estimated population in July 2024: 15,443 (+5.6% change) Males: 7,153 (48.9%), Females: 7,466 (51.1%) Windham County Demographics Median resident age: 35.4 years Median household income: $42,851 Median house value: $106,900 Population by...
Population: 17,328. Estimated population in July 2024: 17,382 (+0.3% change) Males: 8,461 (48.8%), Females: 8,867 (51.2%) Hartford County Demographics Median resident age: 39.6 years Median household income: $48,136 Median house value: $128,100 Population by...
Population: 11,634. Estimated population in July 2024: 12,183 (+4.7% change) Males: 5,791 (49.8%), Females: 5,843 (50.2%) Litchfield County Demographics Median resident age: 37.5 years Median household income: $53,750 Median house value: $124,000 Population by...
Population: 3,798. Estimated population in July 2024: 4,142 (+9.1% change) Males: 1,866 (49.1%), Females: 1,932 (50.9%) Windham County Demographics Median resident age: 38.6 years Median household income: $57,937 Median house value: $158,400 Population by...
Population: 1,592 Males: 779 (48.9%), Females: 813 (51.1%) New London County Demographics Median resident age: 32.7 years Median household income: $33,652 Median house value: $80,600 Population by Race Races in Poquonock Bridge: White Non-Hispanic...
Population: 8,732. Estimated population in July 2024: 9,543 (+9.3% change) Males: 4,253 (48.7%), Females: 4,479 (51.3%) Middlesex County Demographics Median resident age: 39.0 years Median household income: $63,285 Median house value: $151,800 Population by...
Population: 4,688. Estimated population in July 2024: 4,867 (+3.8% change) Males: 2,345 (50.0%), Females: 2,343 (50.0%) New London County Demographics Median resident age: 41.0 years Median household income: $54,942 Median house value: $139,300 Population...
Population: 8,707. Estimated population in July 2024: 9,234 (+6.1% change) Males: 4,255 (48.9%), Females: 4,452 (51.1%) New Haven County Demographics Median resident age: 39.4 years Median household income: $67,560 Median house value: $180,700 Population...
Population: 9,002. Estimated population in July 2024: 9,288 (+3.2% change) Males: 4,297 (47.7%), Females: 4,705 (52.3%) Windham County Demographics Median resident age: 38.3 years Median household income: $43,010 Median house value: $108,000 Population by...
Population: 8,270. Estimated population in July 2024: 8,646 (+4.5% change) Males: 4,105 (49.6%), Females: 4,165 (50.4%) Fairfield County Demographics Median resident age: 41.0 years Median household income: $104,137 Median house value: $393,700 Population by...
Population: 23,643. Estimated population in July 2024: 24,210 (+2.4% change) Males: 11,381 (48.1%), Females: 12,262 (51.9%) Fairfield County Demographics Median resident age: 39.4 years Median household income: $107,351 Median house value: $439,000 Population by...
Population: 17,966. Estimated population in July 2024: 18,760 (+4.4% change) Males: 8,875 (49.4%), Females: 9,091 (50.6%) Hartford County Demographics Median resident age: 40.6 years Median household income: $60,247 Median house value: $165,400 Population by...
Population: 2,136. Estimated population in July 2024: 2,327 (+8.9% change) Males: 1,089 (51.0%), Females: 1,047 (49.0%) Demographics Median resident age: 44.1 years Median household income: $87,794 Median house value: $355,700 Population by Race Races...
Population: 3,858. Estimated population in July 2024: 4,094 (+6.1% change) Males: 1,923 (49.8%), Females: 1,935 (50.2%) New London County Demographics Median resident age: 37.1 years Median household income: $68,750 Median house value: $179,100 Population...
Population: 3,977. Estimated population in July 2024: 4,083 (+2.7% change) Males: 1,875 (47.1%), Females: 2,102 (52.9%) Litchfield County Demographics Median resident age: 47.2 years Median household income: $53,051 Median house value: $228,100 Population by...
Population: 1,556. Estimated population in July 2024: 1,699 (+9.2% change) Males: 781 (50.2%), Females: 775 (49.8%) Windham County Demographics Median resident age: 36.7 years Median household income: $56,848 Median house value: $133,100 Population by...
Population: 15,454. Estimated population in July 2024: 16,144 (+4.5% change) Males: 7,499 (48.5%), Females: 7,955 (51.5%) New Haven County Demographics Median resident age: 38.5 years Median household income: $52,408 Median house value: $157,700 Population...
Population: 2,968. Estimated population in July 2024: 3,052 (+2.8% change) Males: 1,438 (48.5%), Females: 1,530 (51.5%) Litchfield County Demographics Median resident age: 45.0 years Median household income: $53,000 Median house value: $179,400 Population by...
Population: 38,101. Estimated population in July 2024: 39,477 (+3.6% change) Males: 18,437 (48.4%), Females: 19,664 (51.6%) Fairfield County Demographics Median resident age: 39.8 years Median household income: $67,292 Median house value: $217,300 Population by...
Population: 3,827. Estimated population in July 2024: 4,129 (+7.9% change) Males: 1,870 (48.9%), Females: 1,957 (51.1%) Fairfield County Demographics Median resident age: 42.1 years Median household income: $76,202 Median house value: $259,500 Population by...
Population: 23,234. Estimated population in July 2024: 23,656 (+1.8% change) Males: 11,296 (48.6%), Females: 11,938 (51.4%) Hartford County Demographics Median resident age: 39.6 years Median household income: $82,996 Median house value: $229,300 Population by...
Population: 10,417. Estimated population in July 2024: 10,877 (+4.4% change) Males: 6,325 (60.7%), Females: 4,092 (39.3%) Tolland County Demographics Median resident age: 37.4 years Median household income: $65,273 Median house value: $191,500 Population by...
Population: 1,278 Males: 643 (50.3%), Females: 635 (49.7%) Windham County Demographics Median resident age: 41.3 years Median household income: $51,282 Median house value: $104,800 Population by Race Races in South Windham: White Non-Hispanic (92.9%)...
Population: 24,412. Estimated population in July 2024: 25,985 (+6.4% change) Males: 11,762 (48.2%), Females: 12,650 (51.8%) Demographics Median resident age: 39.0 years Median household income: $73,990 Median house value: $167,500 Population by Race Races...
Population: 1,211 Males: 610 (50.4%), Females: 601 (49.6%) Windham County Demographics Median resident age: 38.0 years Median household income: $37,458 Median house value: $123,100 Population by Race Races in South Woodstock: White Non-Hispanic (96.5%)...
Population: 18,567. Estimated population in July 2024: 19,677 (+6.0% change) Males: 8,633 (46.5%), Females: 9,934 (53.5%) New Haven County Demographics Median resident age: 45.7 years Median household income: $61,919 Median house value: $209,100 Population...
Population: 39,728. Estimated population in July 2024: 42,077 (+5.9% change) Males: 19,255 (48.5%), Females: 20,473 (51.5%) Hartford County Demographics Median resident age: 39.7 years Median household income: $60,538 Median house value: $164,500 Population by...