Connecticut


Map of Connecticut

Connecticut

Known for its scenic coastal areas, colonial history, and being home to many insurance companies and hedge funds.

Capital: Hartford

Population: 3.60 million

Electoral Votes: 7

Governor: Ned Lamont (Democratic)

Largest City: Bridgeport

State Website: ct.gov

Next Election: November 3, 2026

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U.S. SENATORS
Richard Blumenthal
Democrat Party
U.S. Senator

Chris Murphy
Democrat Party
U.S. Senator

U.S. REPRESENTATIVES

Rosa DeLauro
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 3
New Haven

Joe Courtney
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 2
Norwich

Jim Himes
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 4
Stamford

John Larson
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 1
Hartford

Jahana Hayes
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 5
Waterbury

DEMOGRAPHICS & STATE DATA

State Information

Joined The Union: 1/9/1788

Minimum Wage: $16.35

Motto: “Qui transtulit sustinet (He who transplanted still sustains)”

Nickname: The Constitution State

Legislature: Bicameral

Age & Gender

Average Age: 41.1 years

Male: 48.7%

Female: 51.3%

Economic Data

Average Income: $97,020

Income Rank: 4

Poverty Rate: 10%

Annual Budget: $46 billion

Largest Private Employer: Yale New Haven Health

Housing & Property

Average Home Price: $379,000

Average Rent: $1,466

Property Tax Rate: 1.76%

Home Owners: 65.6%

Renters: 34.4%

Education Levels

High School Diploma: 90.5%

Some College: 36%

Bachelor’s Degree: {bachelor’sdegree[1]}%

Graduate Degree: 17%

Education Ranking: 5

Health & Safety

Health Ranking: 3

Crime Rate: 207.4 per 100k

Population Density: 739.1 per sq mi