Connecticut Counties

Connecticut, state in the northeastern United States. There are 8 county in Connecticut. You can find the list of these counties and detailed information from the links below.

Fairfield County
Fairfield County

Fairfield County, population 942,426

Hartford County
Hartford County

Hartford County, population 889,226

New Haven County
New Haven County

New Haven County, population 851,948

Known as the "Constitution State," Connecticut contains 8 counties that exhibit New England history, culture, and landscape. Here are some highlights:

Fairfield County - Located in southwest Connecticut bordering Long Island Sound, Fairfield County is the most populous county with over 950,000 residents. It includes affluent commuter cities like Greenwich and Stamford.

Hartford County - As home to the state capital of Hartford, this north central county is an important economic and political hub. Insurance companies are major employers in the county.

New Haven County - Bordering Long Island Sound and home to Yale University, New Haven County combines coastal charm with academic influence. The city of New Haven brings diversity and arts.

Litchfield County - Nestled in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains, Litchfield County offers quaint colonial villages, forests, and nature areas. Agriculture plays an important role.

Windham County - Situated in northeast Connecticut, Windham County maintains a rural character despite some urbanization. Its largest city is Willimantic.

With a mix of small cities, commuter suburbs, scenic landscapes, and rural villages, Connecticut's counties exhibit the state's heritage and varied way of life. From populous metro counties to sparsely populated rural ones, each county contributes to Connecticut's character.

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County Name Population Cities
Fairfield County 942,426 Fairfield County cities
Hartford County 889,226 Hartford County cities
Litchfield County 179,610 Litchfield County cities
Middlesex County 161,657 Middlesex County cities
New Haven County 851,948 New Haven County cities
New London County 264,999 New London County cities
Tolland County 150,600 Tolland County cities
Windham County 116,540 Windham County cities

Counties on Map (8)