69.6/100
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Best for people seeking a balance of amenities, manageable scale and regional outdoor access.
2025 population152,273Annual change+0.57%
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Research-backed state profile for Connecticut, including its 2025 population estimate, capital, Census region, leading cities, official sources, and links from the interactive U.S. map.
State capitalHartford
2025 population3,688,496
Annual change+0.38%
Census regionNortheast
Indexed cities5
About Connecticut
Connecticut is part of the New England division in the U.S. Census Bureau’s Northeast region, with Hartford as its capital. The Census Bureau estimated the state’s population at 3,688,496 on July 1, 2025. The largest Census places included in this research pack are Bridgeport, Stamford, New Haven, Hartford, and Waterbury.
Population snapshot
The July 1, 2025 population estimate is 3,688,496. Compared with the 2024 estimate, the population increased by approximately 0.38%.
Largest places in this data pack
- Bridgeport
- Stamford
- New Haven
- Hartford
- Waterbury
How this state index is organized
This page connects the interactive U.S. map to dedicated city profiles, related editorial guides, and future verified lifestyle metrics covering affordability, housing, employment, safety, education, healthcare, transportation, climate, entertainment, and environment.
Research scope: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 population estimates. Population figures are estimates rather than decennial census counts and may be revised in later vintages.
CITY INDEX
Leading cities in Connecticut
City cards combine the bundled 2025 Census population baseline with verified scores where available and clearly labeled modeled lifestyle baselines elsewhere.
69.2/100
Connecticut
Stamford
Best for people who value a more manageable scale, local routines and lower day-to-day friction.
2025 population139,535Annual change+0.14%
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Connecticut
New Haven
Best for people who value a more manageable scale, local routines and lower day-to-day friction.
2025 population138,774Annual change+0.64%
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Connecticut
Hartford
Best for people who value a more manageable scale, local routines and lower day-to-day friction.
2025 population121,981Annual change+0.11%
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Connecticut
Waterbury
Best for people who value a more manageable scale, local routines and lower day-to-day friction.
2025 population115,771Annual change+0.23%
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