Connecticut Population By County in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)

Updated on February 28, 2025.

Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, the total population of Connecticut was 3.61M. Among all Connecticut counties, Fairfield was the most populated county (956.45K), followed by Hartford (898.64K), and then New Haven (864.75K).

On the other hand, the least populated counties were: Windham (116.50K), Tolland (150.12K), and Middlesex (164.57K).

The chart and table below shows the population of each county and the percentage of Connecticut population in each county.

You can see similar information for other states and by state for the United States.

Connecticut Population By County in 2021
Connecticut Population By County in 2021
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County Population % of State Population
Fairfield 956446 26.53
Hartford 898636 24.93
Litchfield 185175 5.14
Middlesex 164568 4.57
New Haven 864751 23.99
New London 269131 7.47
Tolland 150120 4.16
Windham 116503 3.23