Connecticut
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Connecticut Population News Articles
Population Density
Historic & Projected Growth
Population by County
POPULATION DENSITY
People per square mile, 2010: 738.1
People per square mile, 2020: 744.7
HISTORIC & PROJECTED GROWTH 1790 TO 2040
Year |
Population |
1790 |
237,946 |
1800 |
251,002 |
1810 |
261,942 |
1820 |
275,248 |
1830 |
297,675 |
1840 |
309,978 |
1850 |
370,792 |
1860 |
460,147 |
1870 |
537,454 |
1880 |
622,700 |
1890 |
746,258 |
1900 |
908,420 |
1910 |
1,114,756 |
1920 |
1,380,631 |
1930 |
1,606,903 |
1940 |
1,709,242 |
1950 |
2,007,280 |
1960 |
2,535,234 |
1970 |
3,032,217 |
1980 |
3,107,564 |
1990 |
3,287,116 |
2000 |
3,405,565 |
2010 |
3,574,497 |
2020 |
3,605,944 |
2030 |
3,601,202 |
2040 |
3,542,707 |
SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of the Census & Weldon Cooper Center, Demographics Research Group
(The Census Bureau and Weldon Cooper Center have not yet provided updated State projections to reflect 2020 census numbers.)
Population by County
Census 2020 Population |
Census 2010 Population |
Change from 2010 |
Percent Change |
|
CONNECTICUT |
3,605,944 |
3,574,097 |
31,847 |
0.88% |
Fairfield County |
957,419 |
916,829 |
40,590 |
4.24% |
Hartford County |
899,498 |
894,014 |
5,484 |
0.61% |
Litchfield County |
185,186 |
189,927 |
-4,741 |
-2.56% |
Middlesex County |
164,245 |
165,676 |
-1,431 |
-0.87% |
New Haven County |
864,835 |
862,477 |
2,358 |
0.27% |
New London County |
268,555 |
274,055 |
-5,500 |
-2.05% |
Tolland County |
149,788 |
152,691 |
-2,903 |
-1.94% |
Windham County |
116,418 |
118,428 |
-2,010 |
-1.73% |
SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of the Census
Connecticut Population News Articles
Impact of climate change not a faraway problem, CT health commissioner says: It’s ‘here and now’ – December 2, 2023
Connecticut’s 211 adds 24-hour housing crisis support as state’s homeless population doubles – December 1, 2023
For CT towns struggling to deal with flooding, help is on the way – November 30, 2023
As CT experiences a rise in asylum and refugee immigration, challenges navigating the system remain – November 29, 2023
As brakes pumped on plan to phase out sale of new gas-powered cars in CT, lawmakers respond – November 28, 2023
Climate change has hit CT hard this year. Are we ready for more? – August 2, 2023
Creating more housing in Connecticut is going to be a legislative battle – Jan 29, 2023
CT has a trash problem. Here’s how Lamont wants to solve it – Jan 24, 2023
Scientists Say Climate Change is Helping Ticks Stay Active in CT Year-Round – Jan 17, 2023
Which Connecticut county has the largest families? – Jan 8, 2023
Middlebury Residents Push Back on Proposed Distribution Center – Jan 5, 2023
These aging sewage-treatment plants burdened by climate change need upgrades. $580 million will help. – Aug 3, 2022
CTDOT Submits National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan – Aug 1, 2022
Connecticut takes bold measures against big truck emissions – July 29, 2022
Climate Change and Energy Insecurity Are Impacting Connecticut Residents’ Health – July 27, 2022
Hotter days don’t affect Connecticut residents equally. These maps show how. – July 19, 2022
Longer pollen seasons leading to prolonged allergies, CT allergists say – March 30, 2022
Climate change and transportation legislation is back, without the TCI part – March 10, 2022
Planet Connecticut: The State of Our Environment – March 29, 2022
For coastal Stamford, climate change means more severe storms. Here’s how city officials are taking action. – April 8, 2022
Connecticut’s trash future unclear after closure of processing plant – March 14, 2022
As Populations Drop Dramatically CT Audubon Shares New ‘State Of The Birds’ Report – January 4, 2022
More hurricanes likely to slam Connecticut and region due to climate change, Yale study finds – December 29, 2021
Lamont signs sweeping order on climate change, pollution – December 17, 2021
Four CT municipalities accused of violating Clean Water Act in lawsuits filed by Save the Sound – December 15, 2021
CT landfill expansion plan faces opposition – October 4, 2021
Connecticut Lawmakers Debate Transportation Emissions Bill – September 27, 2021
Report: CT Not On Track To Meet Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals – September 13, 2021
Sink or swim: Experts bracing for climate change – September 9, 2021
As Connecticut struggles to boost electric vehicles on the road, Westport punches above its weight –
July 24. 2021
Connecticut farmers are finding there’s no easy way to deal with climate extremes – July 25, 2021
Legislature Acts to Protect Communities from Water Pollution and Climate Impacts, Amidst Mixed Results in 2021 Session – July 21, 2021
Governor Lamont Applauds Committee Passage of Legislation To Reduce Transportation-Related Carbon Emissions – March 31, 2021
More Than 400 Face Masks, Gloves Littered Connecticut’s Public Spaces – April 9, 2021
The Lowdown on Runoff: Keep Water Clean – April 13, 2021
Our Changing Connecticut Climate: A Water Story – March 29, 2021
State Senator Christine Cohen Lauds Solid Waste Reduction Plans – April 5, 2021
CT conservation organizations praise proposed legislation that would protect tiny fish – January 3, 2021