Connecticut

Detailed report on the state located in the United States (USA).

In Connecticut, the average number of disabilities per resident is roughly the same as most other states. The majority of disabilities in this state fall under the categories of: employment (25%), physical (23%), and go-outside-home (21%).

State wide, roughly 90% of all residents and 93% of children under 18 had some sort of health insurance coverage. People in Connecticut are more likely to have health insurance than in most other states. More children have health insurance coverage in this state than in many other states.

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Dialysis Centers Per Capita

The number of dialysis centers that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more centers exist for the same number of people.

Connecticut
0.09 per 10,000 residents (1 per 106,424 residents)
United States
0.17 per 10,000 residents (1 per 58,229 residents)

Doctors Per Capita

The number of doctors that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more physicians exist for the same number of people.

Connecticut
39.18 per 10,000 residents (1 per 255 residents)
United States
31.49 per 10,000 residents (1 per 318 residents)

Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers Per Capita

The number of rehab centers that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more centers exist for the same number of people.

Connecticut
0.43 per 10,000 residents (1 per 23,167 residents)
United States
0.40 per 10,000 residents (1 per 24,896 residents)

Home Care Agencies Per Capita

The number of home care agencies that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more agencies exist for the same number of people.

Connecticut
0.24 per 10,000 residents (1 per 41,031 residents)
United States
0.31 per 10,000 residents (1 per 32,020 residents)

Pharmacies & Medical Suppliers Per Capita

The number of pharmacies and medical suppliers that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more suppliers exist for the same number of people.

Connecticut
3.06 per 10,000 residents (1 per 3,265 residents)
United States
3.21 per 10,000 residents (1 per 3,120 residents)

Hospitals Per Capita

The number of hospitals that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more providers exist for the same number of people.

Connecticut
0.09 per 10,000 residents (1 per 109,857 residents)
United States
0.15 per 10,000 residents (1 per 65,024 residents)

Nursing Homes Per Capita

The number of nursing homes that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more providers exist for the same number of people.

Connecticut
0.72 per 10,000 residents (1 per 13,957 residents)
United States
0.56 per 10,000 residents (1 per 17,773 residents)

Insurance Coverage

The percentage of the population that is insured regardless of age.

Connecticut
89.7%
United States
85.8%

Insurance Coverage Under 18

The percentage of the population that is insured that is under the age of 18.

Connecticut
93.1%
United States
88.1%

Disabilities Per Capita

The number of disabilities that exist, on average, per resident. It is possible for individuals to have more than one disability. Disabilities are only counted for non-institutionalized individuals age 5 and older.

Connecticut
0.28 per resident (1 per 3.60 residents)
United States
0.32 per resident (1 per 3.16 residents)

Disabilities

A breakdown of specific types of disabilities. It is possible for individuals to have more than one disability. Disabilities are only counted for non-institutionalized individuals age 5 and older.

Sensory
97,322 (10.3%)
Physical
215,343 (22.7%)
Mental
131,480 (13.9%)
Self-care
71,670 (7.6%)
Go-outside-home
195,551 (20.7%)
Employment
235,521 (24.9%)

People

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In 2000, Connecticut had a total population of 3,405,565 which was largely located in urban areas. The state's population consisted of 841,688 children and 470,183 seniors. The number of married adults is noticeably lower than most other states.

Racially, Connecticut is comprised mostly of individuals who classified themselves as white. Overall, the state has a low amount of racial diversity with most of the population comprising of a single race.

An average portion of the state's population (57%) were born in this state. The number of foreign born individuals (people born in another county whos' parents were not citizens) that reside in this state is roughly the same as most other states (11% vs 11% average).

Total Population

The total number of residents regardless of age.

Connecticut
3,405,565
United States
281,421,906

Males

The total number of male residents regardless of age.

Connecticut
1,649,319 (48.4%)
United States
138,053,563 (49.1%)

Females

The total number of female residents regardless of age.

Connecticut
1,756,246 (51.6%)
United States
143,368,343 (50.9%)

Median Age

The age that 50% of the population is over and 50% of the population is under.

Connecticut
37.4
United States
35.3

Children

The total number of residents that are under the age of 18.

Connecticut
841,688 (24.7%)
United States
72,293,812 (25.7%)

Adults

The total number of residents that are at or above the age of 18 and under the age of 65.

Connecticut
2,093,694 (61.5%)
United States
174,136,341 (61.9%)

Seniors

The total number of residents that are at or above the age of 65.

Connecticut
470,183 (13.8%)
United States
34,991,753 (12.4%)

Married

The total number of residents, age 15 and over, that were now married. Percentage refers to total population.

Connecticut
1,526,244 (44.8%)
United States
125,000,493 (44.4%)

Divorced

The total number of residents, age 15 and over, that were now divorced. Percentage refers to total population.

Connecticut
249,707 (7.3%)
United States
21,560,308 (7.7%)

White (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as white.

Connecticut
2,780,355 (81.6%)
United States
211,460,626 (75.1%)

African-American (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as african-american.

Connecticut
309,843 (9.1%)
United States
34,658,190 (12.3%)

Asian (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as asian.

Connecticut
82,313 (2.4%)
United States
10,242,998 (3.6%)

American Indian & Alaskan (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as american indian or alaskan.

Connecticut
9,639 (0.3%)
United States
2,475,956 (0.9%)

Pacific Islander (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as pacific islander.

Connecticut
1,366 (0.0%)
United States
398,835 (0.1%)

Mixed (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as being two or more races.

Connecticut
74,848 (2.2%)
United States
6,826,228 (2.4%)

Other (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as none of the above race categories.

Connecticut
147,201 (4.3%)
United States
15,359,073 (5.5%)

Hispanic (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as hispanic. NOTE: This race is included in the races above. Totals including this metric will be more than 100% of the population.

Connecticut
320,323 (9.4%)
United States
35,305,818 (12.5%)

Born in Connecticut

The total number of residents that were born in the same state that they current reside in.

Connecticut
1,940,576 (57.0%)
United States
168,729,388 (60.0%)

Foreign Born

The total number of residents that were born in foreign countries that were not a child of a citizen.

Connecticut
369,967 (10.9%)
United States
31,107,889 (11.1%)

Families

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Connecticut has 881,170 families with an average of 3.08 members per family which is close to the national average. The majority of families are comprised of a married couple (77%) and children over the age of eighteen (52%).

Total Families

The total number of families.

Connecticut
881,170
United States
71,787,347

Average Family Size

The average number of members in each family.

Connecticut
3.08
United States
3.14

Married Couple Families

The total number of families thats parents were a married couple.

Connecticut
676,467 (76.8%)
United States
54,493,232 (75.9%)

Single Mom Families

The total number of families thats sole parent was a single mom.

Connecticut
157,411 (17.9%)
United States
12,900,103 (18.0%)

Single Dad Families

The total number of families thats sole parent was a single dad.

Connecticut
47,292 (5.4%)
United States
4,394,012 (6.1%)

Families with Children Under 6

The total number of families that have one or more children which are under the age of six.

Connecticut
100,232 (11.4%)
United States
8,020,067 (11.2%)

Families with Children Under 6 and 6 to 17

The total number of families that have one or more children which are under the age of six and also age six to seventeen.

Connecticut
80,740 (9.2%)
United States
6,875,512 (9.6%)

Families with Children 6 to 17

The total number of families that have one or more children which are age six to seventeen.

Connecticut
238,313 (27.0%)
United States
19,692,789 (27.4%)

Families with Children 18 and Over

The total number of families that have one or more children which are over the age of eighteen.

Connecticut
461,885 (52.4%)
United States
37,198,979 (51.8%)

Wealth and Education

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In 1999, the median family income in Connecticut was $65,521 which is far beyond typical levels. The number of middle class families (making $25,000 to $99,999 per year) is on par with other states. The amount of women with college degrees in this state is above national levels. The number of well paid women state wide is much higher then average. The total number of men with college degrees in this state is above national levels. The amount of well paid men is well above average.

In Poverty

The total number of residents, regardless of age, that are living below the poverty level. Percentage refers to total population.

Connecticut
259,514 (7.6%)
United States
33,899,812 (12.0%)

Middle Class Families

The total number of families that have an income of $25,000 to $99,000. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Connecticut
536,452 (60.9%)
United States
46,200,964 (64.4%)

Well Paid Women

The total number female residents, age sixteen or above, that earn an income of $50,000 or more per year. To be included an individual must have an income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Connecticut
138,028 (15.1%)
United States
6,560,078 (9.3%)

Well Paid Men

The total number male residents, age sixteen or above, that earn an income of $50,000 or more per year. To be included an individual must have an income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Connecticut
345,918 (35.1%)
United States
19,503,805 (24.3%)

Median Family Income

The median income of all members of a family. Family members do not have to be living in the same household to be counted. 50% of families will have a higher income and 50% of families will have a lower income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Connecticut
$65,521
United States
$50,046

Median Household Income

The median income of all members of a household. Household members do not have to be family to be counted. 50% of households will have a higher income and 50% of households will have a lower income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Connecticut
$53,935
United States
$41,994

Women with College Degrees

The total number female residents, age twenty five or above, that have a college degree of any type.

Connecticut
450,640 (37.1%)
United States
28,192,307 (29.6%)

Men with College Degrees

The total number male residents, age twenty five or above, that have a college degree of any type.

Connecticut
421,280 (39.0%)
United States
27,783,131 (31.9%)

Employment

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There are 1,664,440 actively employed workers in this state. The industries who employ the most female workers in Connecticut are: education and health, retail trade, and finance and real estate. For men, the top industries for employment are: manufacturing, retail trade, and management and administrative.

Male Employment Industries

A breakdown of what industries men work in for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting, and mining
5,298 (0.6%)
Construction
91,696 (10.6%)
Manufacturing
168,793 (19.4%)
Wholesale trade
37,273 (4.3%)
Retail trade
97,301 (11.2%)
Transportation, warehousing, and utilities
46,828 (5.4%)
Information
30,088 (3.5%)
Finance, insurance, real estate
75,805 (8.7%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services
94,840 (10.9%)
Education, health, and social services
92,985 (10.7%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, and food services
54,788 (6.3%)
Other services
34,681 (4.0%)
Public administration
37,684 (4.3%)

Female Employment Industries

A breakdown of what industries women work in for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting, and mining
2,147 (0.3%)
Construction
8,217 (1.0%)
Manufacturing
77,814 (9.8%)
Wholesale trade
15,958 (2.0%)
Retail trade
88,332 (11.1%)
Transportation, warehousing, and utilities
17,834 (2.2%)
Information
25,114 (3.2%)
Finance, insurance, real estate
87,763 (11.0%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services
73,494 (9.2%)
Education, health, and social services
273,583 (34.4%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, and food services
56,636 (7.1%)
Other services
39,818 (5.0%)
Public administration
29,670 (3.7%)

Commuting and Sprawl

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The average worker in Connecticut spends about 25.8 minutes each way to get to work, which is about the same as other workers nationally. Most employed depart from their residences between 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM to get to work. Typically, workers use a car, truck, or van as a means to get to and from their jobs.

Average Travel Time to Work

The average commute time to work for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Connecticut
25.8 minutes
United States
26.9 minutes

Car, Truck, or Van to get to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a car, truck, or van as a means to get to work.

Connecticut
1,312,700 (82.6%)
United States
97,102,050 (78.2%)

Motorcycle to get to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a motorcycle as a means to get to work.

Connecticut
776 (0.0%)
United States
142,424 (0.1%)

Carpool to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a carpool as a means to get to work.

Connecticut
154,400 (9.7%)
United States
15,634,051 (12.6%)

Public Transportation to get to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use public transportation as a means to get to work.

Connecticut
65,827 (4.1%)
United States
6,067,703 (4.9%)

Bicycle to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a bicycle as a means to get to work.

Connecticut
2,875 (0.2%)
United States
488,497 (0.4%)

Walk to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that walk as a means to get to work.

Connecticut
44,348 (2.8%)
United States
3,758,982 (3.0%)

Travel Time to Work

A breakdown of travel time to work for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Less than 5 minutes
47,035 (3.0%)
5 to 9 minutes
177,296 (11.2%)
10 to 14 minutes
264,948 (16.7%)
15 to 19 minutes
269,915 (17.0%)
20 to 24 minutes
242,914 (15.3%)
25 to 29 minutes
98,144 (6.2%)
30 to 24 minutes
184,005 (11.6%)
35 to 39 minutes
41,860 (2.6%)
40 to 44 minutes
50,084 (3.2%)
45 to 59 minutes
96,492 (6.1%)
60 to 89 minutes
74,032 (4.7%)
90 or more minutes
42,680 (2.7%)

Time Leaving for Work

A breakdown of departure time to work for workers sixteen years of age and above.

12:00 AM to 4:59 AM
35,436 (2.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM
32,039 (2.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM
57,499 (3.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM
123,062 (7.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM
179,325 (11.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM
242,766 (15.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM
265,137 (16.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM
214,263 (13.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM
110,992 (7.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM
91,313 (5.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM
33,574 (5.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM
15,996 (1.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM
102,744 (6.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM
85,259 (5.4%)

Housing

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As of March 2000, Connecticut had 1,385,975 total households which, on average, contained 2.6 bedrooms each. The typical number of members per household was 2.53. Households in this state have a value that is well above average when compared to other states. Real estate taxes here are much higher when compared to national levels ($2,961). Median rent as a percentage of household income is average which could indicate that the cost of living is also average.

Total Households

The total number of households.

Connecticut
1,385,975
United States
115,904,641

Household Size

A breakdown of household sizes.

1 person households
344,224 (24.8%)
2 person households
424,186 (30.6%)
3 person households
215,349 (15.5%)
4 person households
194,395 (14.0%)
5 person households
83,585 (6.0%)
6 person households
26,564 (1.9%)
7 or more person households
13,367 (1.0%)

Average Household Bedrooms

The average number of bedrooms per household.

Connecticut
2.6
United States
2.6

Household Bedrooms

A breakdown of household bedroom capacities.

0 bedroom households (studios)
26,925 (1.9%)
1 bedroom households
185,963 (13.4%)
2 bedroom households
385,785 (27.8%)
3 bedroom households
514,182 (37.1%)
4 bedroom households
219,703 (15.9%)
5 bedroom or more households
53,417 (3.9%)

Median Household Value

The household value at which 50% of households had a higher value and 50% of households had a lower value.

Connecticut
$166,900
United States
$119,600

Median Real Estate Taxes

The median amount real estate taxes charged per year per household. 50% of households had a to pay a higher amount and 50% of households had to pay a lower amount.

Connecticut
$2,961
United States
$1,334

Median Rent as % of Household Income

The median rent as a percentage of the household income. A higher value indicates that is it more expensive to rent.

Connecticut
25.4%
United States
25.5%

Average Household Size

The average number of household members per household.

Connecticut
2.53
United States
2.59

Median Year Households were Built

The year in which 50% of the households built before and 50% of the households built after.

Connecticut
1961
United States
1971

Year Households were Built

A breakdown of household build dates.

Households built from 1999 to March of 2000
15,993 (1.2%)
Households built from 1995 to 1998
47,028 (3.4%)
Households built from 1990 to 1994
56,058 (4.0%)
Households built from 1980 to 1989
183,405 (13.2%)
Households built from 1970 to 1979
203,377 (14.7%)
Households built from 1960 to 1969
212,176 (15.3%)
Households built from 1950 to 1959
232,054 (16.7%)
Households built from 1940 to 1949
126,988 (9.2%)
Households built in 1939 or earlier
308,896 (22.3%)

Vacant Households

The total number households which were vacant.

Connecticut
84,305 (6.1%)
United States
10,424,540 (9.0%)

Family Occupied Households

The total number households which were occupied by families.

Connecticut
881,170 (63.6%)
United States
71,787,347 (61.9%)

Owner Occupied Households

The total number households which were occupied by their owners.

Connecticut
869,729 (62.8%)
United States
69,815,753 (60.2%)

Seasonal Households

The total number households which were vacant because they were used as a seasonal residence.

Connecticut
23,379 (1.7%)
United States
3,578,718 (3.1%)

Renewable Energy Heated Households

The total number households which were heated by renewable energy sources (i.e. wood, solar, wind, etc).

Connecticut
16,745 (0.5%)
United States
2,229,403 (0.8%)

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Quick Facts

Area Codes:
203, 860
Latitude:
41.6
Longitude:
-72.7
Time Zone:
Eastern (-5 hours from GMT)
Daylight Savings:
This state observes Daylight Savings Time.
Largest Counties:
Fairfield County, Hartford County, Litchfield County, Middlesex County, New Haven County, New London County, Tolland County, Windham County
Large Cities:
Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Hartford, Hartford, New Haven, New Haven, Norwalk, Norwalk, Stamford, Stamford, Waterbury, Waterbury
Medium Cities:
Branford, Bristol, Bristol, Central Manchester, Cheshire, Danbury, Danbury, East Hartford, East Hartford, East Haven, East Haven, Enfield, Fairfield, Glastonbury, Greenwich, Groton, Hamden, Manchester, Meriden, Meriden, Middle Town, Middletown, Milford, Milford, Naugatuck, Naugatuck, New Britain, New Britain, New London, New London, New Milford, New Town, Newington, Newington, Norwich, Norwich, Shelton, Shelton, Southington, Stratford, Stratford, Torrington, Torrington, Trumbull, Trumbull, Vernon, Wallingford, West Hartford, West Hartford, West Haven, West Haven, Westport, Westport, Wethersfield, Wethersfield, Windsor
Small Cities:
Ansonia, Ansonia, Avon, Berlin, Bethel, Bethel, Bloomfield, Brookfield, Brooklyn, Burlington, Canton, Clinton, Colchester, Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, Coventry, Cromwell, Darien, Darien, Derby, Derby, Durham, East Haddam, East Hampton, East Lyme, East Windsor, Easton, Ellington, Essex, Farmington, Glastonbury Center, Granby, Griswold, Groton, Guilford, Haddam, Hebron, Kensington, Killingly, Killingworth, Lebanon, Ledyard, Litchfield, Madison, Mansfield, Middlebury, Monroe, Montville, New Canaan, New Fairfield, New Hartford, New Milford, North Branford, North Haven, North Haven, Oakville, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, Orange, Orange, Oxford, Plainfield, Plainville, Plymouth, Portland, Prospect, Putnam, Putnam District, Redding, Ridgefield, Ridgefield, Rockville, Rocky Hill, Seymour, Simsbury, Somers, South Windsor, Southbury, Southwood Acres, Stafford, Stonington, Storrs, Suffield, Thomaston, Thompson, Thompsonville, Tolland, Wallingford Center, Water Town, Waterford, Westbrook, Weston, Willimantic, Wilton, Winchester, Windham, Windsor Locks, Windsor Locks, Winsted, Wolcott, Woodbridge, Woodbury, Woodstock
Largest Zip Codes:
06010, 06040, 06082, 06106, 06457, 06460, 06492, 06511, 06516, 06606, 06810, 06902
 
 

Ancestry

Data is based upon nationality, not ethnicity.

Other (Frequently hispanic and african-american)
16.02%
Italian
15.83%
Irish
14.10%
English
8.72%
German
8.38%
Polish
7.09%
French (except Basque)
5.34%
United States or American
2.76%
French Canadian
2.73%
Scottish
1.67%
Russian
1.66%
Swedish
1.62%
Portuguese
1.12%
Hungarian
1.02%
Scotch-Irish
0.99%
Jamaican
0.84%
Lithuanian
0.80%
Dutch
0.71%
Greek
0.69%
Ukrainian
0.59%
Slovak
0.57%
Norwegian
0.54%
Austrian
0.40%
Welsh
0.39%
British
0.38%
European
0.37%
Canadian
0.36%
Danish
0.34%
Czech
0.29%
Haitian
0.26%
African
0.26%
Brazilian
0.25%
Swiss
0.24%
Czechoslovakian
0.22%
Lebanese
0.20%
Albanian
0.18%
Finnish
0.17%
Eastern European
0.16%
Romanian
0.15%
Armenian
0.12%
 
 

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