Connecticut
| Population: | 3,504,809 |
| Pop. Change: | 3% |
| State: | Connecticut |
| Metro Area: | Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, ... 6 more |
| County: | Fairfield, Hartford, ... 8 more |
| City: | Bridgeport, Hartford, ... 245 more |
| Zip Code: | 06902, 06926, ... 438 more |
State Overview
As of 2007, Connecticut's population is 3,504,809 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 2.91 percent.
The median home cost in Connecticut is $454,000. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.72 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Connecticut's cost of living is 23.58% Higher than the U.S. average.
Connecticut public schools spend $8,021 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in Connecticut.
The unemployment rate in Connecticut is 4.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Connecticut jobs have Increased by 1.99 percent.
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People
The 2007 Connecticut, CT, population is 3,504,809. There are 723 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Connecticut, CT
The median age is 38.6. The US median is 37.6. 57.14% of people in Connecticut, CT, are married. 9.15% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.5 people. 23.71% of people are married, with children. 8.44% have children, but are single.
Race in Connecticut, CT
80.34% of people are white, 9.35% are black, 3.03% are asian, 0.29% are native american, and 7.12% claim 'Other'.
10.30% of the people in Connecticut, CT, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 89.70% are non-hispanic).
Connecticut People SperlingViews
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Connecticut, CT, is 4.40%, with job growth of 1.99%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 23.08%.
Connecticut, CT Taxes
Connecticut, CT,sales tax rate is 6.00%. Income tax is 4.52%.
Connecticut, CT Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $32,125, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $62,508.
Connecticut Economy SperlingViews
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.40% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | 1.99% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 23.08% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 6.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 4.52% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $32,125 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $62,508 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 10.52% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 8.68% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 8.97% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 13.58% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 18.95% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 13.79% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 14.61% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 7.10% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 2.32% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 1.48% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 15.89% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 23.30% | 20.24% |
| Service | 14.23% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 26.40% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.21% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 8.00% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 11.96% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Connecticut, CT, is $454,000. Home appreciation is -0.72% over the last year. The median age of Connecticut, CT, real estate is 42 years.
Connecticut, CT Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 30.99% of the Connecticut, CT, population. 6.02% of houses and apartments in Connecticut, CT, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Connecticut Housing SperlingViews
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| Median Home Age | 42 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $454,000 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | -0.72% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 63.04% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 6.02% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 30.99% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $17.60 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.32% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.65% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.84% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 1.13% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 1.93% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.56% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 18.69% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 28.81% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 13.22% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 6.88% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 7.72% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 4.37% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 7.05% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 3.19% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 3.79% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 12.58% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 13.87% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 14.53% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 15.64% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 8.55% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 20.79% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 243 physicians per capita in Connecticut, CT. The US average is 170.
Connecticut, CT Health Index
Air quality in Connecticut, CT is 40 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Connecticut, CT is 54 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 46 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Connecticut Health SperlingViews
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Crime
Connecticut, CT, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 2. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Connecticut, CT, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 2. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Connecticut Crime SperlingViews
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Climate
Connecticut, CT, gets 47 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 34 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 116.
On average, there are 194 sunny days per year in Connecticut, CT. The July high is around 83 degrees. The January low is 17. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 51 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Connecticut Climate SperlingViews
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Educate
Connecticut, CT, schools spend $8,021 per student. There are 15 pupils per teacher, 345 students per librarian, and 502 children per counselor in Connecticut, CT schools.
Connecticut Education SperlingViews
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Connecticut, CT, takes 27 minutes. 80% of commuters drive their own car alone. 9% carpool with others. 4% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
Connecticut Transportation SperlingViews
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Connecticut, CT is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Connecticut, CT is more expensive.
Overall, Connecticut, CT cost of living is 123.58.
Connecticut Cost of Living SperlingViews
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1. For such a small state it feels very overcrowded and population density is high.
2. High cost of living including... (read more)Taxes: There is not too much that the tax man (currently a woman) has missed. Connecticut has one of the highest tax rates per capita in the... (read more)Have an opinion about Connecticut? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Connecticut Click Here
Religion
57.84% of the people in Connecticut, CT are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 40.28% are Catholic; 7.70% are Protestant; 0.29% are LDS; 5.50% are another Christian faith; 3.17% in Connecticut, CT are Jewish; 0.03% are an eastern faith; 0.87% affilite with Islam.
Connecticut Religion SperlingViews
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| Percent Religious | 57.84% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 40.28% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 7.70% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.29% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 1.67% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 2.16% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.73% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.34% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 1.53% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.28% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 5.50% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 3.17% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.03% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.87% | 0.54% |
Voting
54.35% of the people in Connecticut, CT are registered as Democrats. 43.91% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.74%.
Connecticut Voting SperlingViews
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1. For such a small state it feels very overcrowded and population density is high.
2. High cost of living including... (read more)Have an opinion about Connecticut? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Connecticut Click Here
