What is the population of Connecticut?

The population of Connecticut is 3,557,006.

Where is Connecticut located?

Connecticut is located at latitude 41.6670400 and longitude -72.6664800. It is in United States.

What is the area of Connecticut?

The area of Connecticut is 14357 km².

What is the elevation of Connecticut?

Connecticut has an elevation of 45 meters (148 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Connecticut in?

Connecticut is in the America/New_York time zone.

How has the population of Connecticut changed?

The population of Connecticut has increased from 1,114,756 (1910) to 3,557,006 (2020), a change of 219.1%.

Connecticut, US

Connecticut: Located in the New England region of the northeastern United States, this state is home to cities such as Hartford, its capital, and New Haven.

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Connecticut is a small New England state located in the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, and Long Island Sound.

Some key facts about Connecticut:

Capital: Hartford
Population: Around 3.6 million
Area: 5,543 square miles (48th largest state)
Nickname: The Constitution State

Connecticut has a landscape of forests, rivers, coastline and rural countryside. Major rivers include the Connecticut and Housatonic. The state has four distinct seasons, with warm humid summers and winters with some snowfall.

Connecticut played an influential role in colonial America and the founding of the country. It was one of the 13 original colonies. Today, major industries include finance, insurance, manufacturing, and defense like helicopter production.

Connecticut is home to affluent commuter cities and suburban towns outside NYC like Greenwich and Stamford as well as rural countryside and coastal villages. New Haven and Yale University are cultural hubs.

Popular attractions include the U.S.S. Nautilus nuclear submarine, Mystic Seaport, Foxwoods Casino, wineries, museums, and seaside getaways. Connecticut also has an eclectic dining scene and many ethnic traditions.

In summary, Connecticut balances cosmopolitan cities, quaint villages, maritime heritage, and modern culture. Its coastal beauty, history, and proximity to New York City make it a prosperous place to live and visit.

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Connecticut at a glance

Connecticut currently has 215 quality-checked populated place pages and 8 county pages linked on MapSof.

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215

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Largest city

Bridgeport

Population 143,525

Quick Facts about Connecticut

Population	3,557,006
Country	United States of America
Area	14357 km²
Water as percent of area	12.65%
Land as percent of area	87.35%
Continent	North America
Northernmost point	Point(-73.4325 42.0506)
Latitude & Longitude	41.6670,-72.6665
Legislative body	Connecticut General Assembly
Named for	Connecticut River
Altitude	499 feet / 152 meters
Capital	Hartford
Establishment	January 09, 1788 (238 years ago)
Time Zone	Eastern Time Zone, America/New_York
Local time	15:08:28 (22nd April 2026)

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Geography

Connecticut is located at 41°40'1"N 72°39'59"W (41.6670400, -72.6664800). It has 3 neighbors: New York, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

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The largest city of Connecticut is Bridgeport with a population of 143,525. Other cities include, Stamford population 131,397, New Haven population 130,801, North Stamford population 128,278 and Hartford population 121,535. See all Connecticut cities & populated places.

Largest Cities in Connecticut (more)

Cities, Towns, Villages, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Connecticut.

City Name	Title	County	Population
Bridgeport	The second most populous city in Connecticut.	Fairfield	143,525
Stamford	The second most populous city in Connecticut.	Fairfield	131,397
New Haven	The second most populous city in Connecticut.	New Haven	130,801
North Stamford	A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut.	Fairfield	128,278
Hartford	The capital of Connecticut.	Hartford	121,535
Waterbury	The second most populous city in Connecticut.	New Haven	106,826
Norwalk	The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.	Fairfield	88,655
East Norwalk	A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut.	Fairfield	84,530
Danbury	The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.	Fairfield	84,317
New Britain	The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.	Hartford	72,198
West Hartford	Town in Connecticut, United States	Hartford	62,868
Greenwich	Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States	Fairfield	62,769
Fairfield	Town in Connecticut, United States of America	Fairfield	62,215
Hamden	Town in Connecticut, US	New Haven	60,294
Bristol	The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut.	Hartford	59,734
Meriden	The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut.	New Haven	58,981

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Official website of Connecticut

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Connecticut has 3 neighbours.

New York Located in the northeastern United States, it is home to New York City, Albany, and Buffalo.
Rhode Island Located in the New England region of the northeastern United States, this state is home to the capital city of Providence and other key areas like Warwick.
Massachusetts Located in the New England region of the northeastern United States, Massachusetts is home to major cities like Boston and Worcester.

Tolland County
Hartford County
Fairfield County
New Haven County
Litchfield County
Windham County
Middlesex County
New London County

Demographics

Year	Population	% Change	Method
1910	1,114,756	-	census
1920	1,380,631	19.26%	census
1930	1,606,903	14.08%	census
1940	1,709,242	5.99%	census
1950	2,007,280	14.85%	census
1960	2,535,234	20.82%	census
1970	3,031,709	16.38%	census
1980	3,107,576	2.44%	census
1990	3,287,116	5.46%	census
2000	3,405,565	3.48%	census
2010	3,574,097	4.72%	census
2011	3,588,283	0.4%	estimation process
2012	3,594,547	0.17%	estimation process
2013	3,594,841	0.01%	estimation process
2014	3,594,524	-0.01%	estimation process
2015	3,587,122	-0.21%	estimation process
2016	3,578,141	-0.25%	estimation process
2017	3,573,297	-0.14%	estimation process
2018	3,571,520	-0.05%	estimation process
2019	3,565,287	-0.17%	estimation process
2020	3,557,006	-0.23%	estimation process

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People born in Connecticut (200)

People born in Connecticut, including economist Franklin Henry Giddings, Augustine Sackett, inventor David Bushnell, .

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Tommy Godwin (English racing cyclist) he was born in 05/11/1920
Aarti Mann (American actress) she was born in 03/03/1978
Henry Chandler Cowles (American botanist (1869-1939)) he was born in 27/02/1869
Jason Garfield (Juggler and Entertainer) he was born in 09/08/1974
Chris Landreth (American animator) he was born in 04/08/1961
David Dudley Field II (American politician (1805-1894)) he was born in 13/02/1805
Bob Clearmountain (American record producer) he was born in 16/01/1953
Leslie I. Carey (Sound engineer) he was born in 03/08/1895
Julie Umerle (artist) she was born in 01/01/1950
Mysterious Dave Mather (American sheriff) he was born in 10/08/1851
Nancy McKinstry (American businesswoman) she was born in 04/01/1959
Chris Impellitteri (American musician) he was born in 25/09/1964
Neil Burger (American screenwriter) he was born in 01/01/1963
Lorne Lanning (American art director) he was born in 20/03/1964
William Williams (Signer of the US declaration of Independence (1731-1811)) he was born in 23/04/1731
Asahel Nettleton (American theologian) he was born in 21/04/1783
David Brainerd (Missionary in colonial North America) he was born in 20/04/1718
Daniel Rose (American politician (1772-1833)) he was born in 31/07/1772

Connecticut Counties

Fairfield County

county in Connecticut, United States

Hartford County

county in Connecticut, United States

New Haven County

county in Connecticut, United States

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