Connecticut State, Local Data & Statistics

Population, Income, Rent & Housing Statistics

Total population: 3,624,508 Household income: $95,781 Rent: $1,488

Overview

Total population

3,624,508

Rent

$1,488

Year built

1967

Household income

$95,781

Per capita income

$55,915

Poverty rate

10%

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Household size

2.5 persons

Rent over 30% of income

49.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available, with the exception of the unemployment rate, which is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). ACS 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Connecticut

Total population

3,624,508

Adults over 25

2,554,584

Total households

1,434,007

Household size

2.5 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$95,781

Per capita income

$55,915

Poverty rate

10%

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Rent over 30% of income

49.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Housing

Rent

$1,488

Year built

1967

Households that rent

33.5%

Households that own

66.5%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.6

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Race

White

65.1%

Black

10.6%

Asian

4.8%

Two or more races

11.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

18.3%

Not Hispanic or Latino

81.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Commute

Commute rate

84%

Commute time to work

26 mins

Work from home

16%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Education

Less than high school

22.9%

High school graduate or GED

25.3%

Some college or associate degree

9.3%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

42.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Comparison of Connecticut with: New York Massachusetts Rhode Island United States

Connecticut

Total population3,624,508

Rent$1,488

Year built1967

Household income$95,781

Per capita income$55,915

Poverty rate10%

Unemployment rate3.2%

New York

Total population19,852,366

Rent$1,621

Year built1959

Household income$85,974

Per capita income$50,712

Poverty rate14%

Unemployment rate4.3%

Massachusetts

Total population7,044,056

Rent$1,762

Year built1964

Household income$103,960

Per capita income$57,897

Poverty rate10%

Unemployment rate4%

Rhode Island

Total population1,101,801

Rent$1,342

Year built1962

Household income$87,796

Per capita income$47,150

Poverty rate11.2%

Unemployment rate4.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	StateConnecticut	StateNew York	StateMassachusetts	StateRhode Island	CountyUnited States
Total population	3,624,508	19,852,366	7,044,056	1,101,801	334,922,499
Rent	$1,488	$1,621	$1,762	$1,342	$1,413
Year built	1967	1959	1964	1962	1980
Household income	$95,781	$85,974	$103,960	$87,796	$80,734
Per capita income	$55,915	$50,712	$57,897	$47,150	$44,673
Poverty rate	10%	14%	10%	11.2%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	3.2%	4.3%	4%	4.3%	4%

Connecticut is compared to its neighboring states — New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island — plus the United States overall.

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Summary for Connecticut

Connecticut has about 3,624,508 residents.

RENT & INCOME

Monthly rent in Connecticut is $1,488, which is higher than the United States level of $1,413. Household income in Connecticut is $95,781, higher than the United States figure of $80,734. Additionally, the share of residents living below the poverty line is 10%, lower than the U.S. rate of 12.5%.

HOUSING & AFFORDABILITY

Owner-occupied households represent 66.5% of homes. About 33.5% of households in Connecticut are renters. Around 49.3% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating a high housing cost burden statewide. Many homes were built around 1967, reflecting a generally older housing stock.

EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT

Educational attainment is very high, with about 42.5% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. Unemployment in Connecticut is 3.2%, lower than the U.S. rate of 4%.

Connecticut — Rent vs Household Income

Connecticut — Poverty vs Unemployment

💰 Rent in Connecticut (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,488 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing, including the apartment or home and essential utilities such as heat, water, and electricity. Even when utilities are billed separately, an estimated average cost for utilities is included, in line with the U.S. Census Bureau’s (ACS) definition of gross rent.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in Connecticut

Annual Household Income: $95,781

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in this area — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in Connecticut

Estimated Rate: 10%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in Connecticut

In Connecticut, households that rent: 481,018 (33.5%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this area?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	481,018	33.5%
Owner-Occupied	952,989	66.5%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in Connecticut

In Connecticut, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 237,337 (49.3%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	237,337	49.3%
Other renter households	243,681	50.7%
Total renter households	481,018	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in this area are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in Connecticut

Less than High School: 585,190 people (22.9%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 647,192 people (25.3%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 237,139 people (9.3%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 1,085,063 people (42.5%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 2,554,584

📊 Unemployment Rate in Connecticut

Estimated Rate: 3.2%

💡 What does Unemployment Rate mean?

Definition: The unemployment rate is the percentage of people in the labor force who do not have a job but are actively looking for one.

Labor Force = Employed + Unemployed (aged 16+ and actively participating in the workforce).

Formula: (Unemployed ÷ Labor Force) × 100

Does NOT include: People who are retired, students not looking for work, homemakers, or otherwise not seeking employment.

Example: If there are 1000 people in the labor force and 80 are unemployed, then the unemployment rate is 8%.

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Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.