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Connecticut’s capitol city is Hartford, and its current budget is $46.4 Billion.. Connecticut has a total of 7 votes in the Electoral College. Visit Connecticut’s official website. Known for its scenic coastal areas, colonial history, and being home to many insurance companies and hedge funds. Political CompositionConnecticut’s politics lean towards the Democratic party .
Democratic trifecta with majorities in both houses; all 5 representatives are Democratic. Both senators are Democratic. Last voted Republican for president in 1988. DemographicsThe largest cities in Connecticut include:
Connecticut’s population consists of 66.4% white residents, 12.2% black residents, 17.3% hispanic residents. 4.9% asian residents, 0.6% Native American, residents 0.1% Asian Pacific Islander residents, and 2.7% of people claiming two of more races.. Connecticut has an average age of 41.1, with 48.7% of the population being male and 51.3%of the population being female.46.0% of people in Connecticut are married. 90.5% of people Connecticut in have a high school diploma, while 36.0% have attended some college. 38.9% of people have a bachelors degree and 17.0% of people having attained a graduate degree of higher The state ranks #3 in health and #5 in education. It has a crime rate that averages 207.4 per 100,000 people. Connecticut FinancesAverage Home Price: $379000 Connecticut ranks #4 in the nation’s poverty ranking with 10.0% of residents facing poverty, and a median household income of .$83572 The largest private employer is Yale New Haven Health, and the largest public employer is State of Connecticut. ReligionReligion plays a significant role in Connecticut politics, with 27% of residents identifying as Protestant and 33% as Catholic. 1% of the state’s residents identify as Muslim, 1% identify as Mormon, 3% identify as Jewish, and 7% claim another religion. However, the state also has a notable non-religious population at 28%. |
