Connecticut
“The Constitution State”
What Makes Connecticut Beautiful
Connecticut blends New England charm with coastal elegance, where autumn foliage blazes across rolling hills, stone walls trace colonial farmland, and Long Island Sound laps against sandy beaches. The Connecticut River Valley's gentle beauty and quaint village greens embody the timeless grace of the Northeast.
Key Metrics
3.6M
Population
$319.3B
GDP
+3.8%
GDP Growth (5yr)
$90.2K
Median Income
12.8%
Tax Burden
History
Fundamental Orders adopted, considered the first written constitution
Ratifies the Constitution as the 5th state
Amistad trial in New Haven becomes a landmark freedom case
First commercial telephone exchange opens in New Haven
USS Nautilus, first nuclear submarine, launched at Groton
Top Cities
Bridgeport
148K
Largest city; Long Island Sound waterfront
New Haven
135K
Yale University; acclaimed pizza scene
Hartford
121K
State capital; insurance capital of the world
Stamford
135K
Corporate headquarters hub; finance center
Waterbury
114K
Brass City; historic manufacturing center
Economy & Industry
Core Industries
Natural Resources
Energy Portfolio
Budget & Fiscal Health
$26.5B
State Budget
$26.1B
State Revenue
$-0.4B
Fiscal Balance
Social Indicators
9.8%
Poverty Rate
40.4%
College Degree
4.8%
Uninsured
181/100K
Crime Rate
Where is Connecticut Headed?
GDP Projections ($B)
| Scenario | 1yr | 5yr | 10yr | 25yr | 50yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimistic | $322B | $335B | $352B | $408B | $522B |
| Baseline | $322B | $332B | $344B | $386B | $466B |
| Pessimistic | $321B | $327B | $334B | $358B | $401B |
Political Landscape
D+7