Connecticut Demographics

A map of Connecticut's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,242,719	2,279,232	61.9%	63.2%
Hispanic	662,511	623,293	18.3%	17.3%
Black	356,149	360,937	9.8%	10.0%
Asian	172,094	170,459	4.7%	4.7%
Multiracial	155,752	137,569	4.3%	3.8%
Native American/Other	35,283	34,454	1.0%	1.0%

Connecticut has an estimated population of 3,624,508, a less than 1% change from the 3,605,944 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.9% White, 18.3% Hispanic, 9.8% Black, 4.7% Asian, 4.3% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Connecticut, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Connecticut has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Connecticut, that probability was 55.7% in 2020 and 57.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Connecticut is ranked the 29th most populous state in the United States, out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Connecticut was ranked the 29th most populous state in the 2020 Census.

Connecticut's White Population

2,242,719 residents of Connecticut, or 61.9% of the population, identify as White. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Connecticut is 29th in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Connecticut's White population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Connecticut's population has decreased from 63.2% to 61.9%.

Connecticut is more White than neighboring New Jersey (50.9% White). Connecticut is less White than neighboring Rhode Island (68% White). Massachusetts (66.6% White). New Hampshire (86.9% White). and Vermont (89.9% White).

Connecticut's Black Population

356,149 residents of Connecticut, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Black. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Connecticut is 22nd in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Connecticut's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.3%. Black residents' share of Connecticut's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.8%.

Connecticut is more Black than neighboring Rhode Island (4.9% Black), Massachusetts (6.4% Black), New Hampshire (1.3% Black), and Vermont (1.1% Black). Connecticut is less Black than neighboring New Jersey (12.2% Black),

Connecticut's Asian Population

172,094 residents of Connecticut, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Asian. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Connecticut is 15th in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Connecticut's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Connecticut's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.7%.

Connecticut is more Asian than neighboring Rhode Island (3.5% Asian), New Hampshire (2.6% Asian), and Vermont (1.8% Asian). Connecticut is less Asian than neighboring Massachusetts (7.3% Asian), and New Jersey (10% Asian),

Connecticut's Hispanic Population

662,511 residents of Connecticut, or 18.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Connecticut is 11th in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Connecticut's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Connecticut's population has increased from 17.3% to 18.3%.

Connecticut is more Hispanic than neighboring Rhode Island (17.7% Hispanic), Massachusetts (13.3% Hispanic), New Hampshire (4.7% Hispanic), and Vermont (2.6% Hispanic). Connecticut is less Hispanic than neighboring New Jersey (22.5% Hispanic),

Connecticut's Native American/Other Population

35,283 residents of Connecticut, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Connecticut is 27th in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Connecticut's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Connecticut's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Connecticut is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Hampshire (0.5% Native American/Other), New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other), and Vermont (0.5% Native American/Other). Connecticut is less Native American/Other than neighboring Massachusetts (1.3% Native American/Other),

Connecticut's Multiracial Population

155,752 residents of Connecticut, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Connecticut is 34th in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Connecticut's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Connecticut's population has increased from 3.8% to 4.3%.

Connecticut is more Multiracial than neighboring New Hampshire (4% Multiracial), New Jersey (3.5% Multiracial), and Vermont (4.1% Multiracial). Connecticut is less Multiracial than neighboring Rhode Island (4.9% Multiracial), and Massachusetts (5.1% Multiracial),

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.