Connecticut Population By County in 2021

Updated on June 16, 2025.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2021, the population of Connecticut was 3,606,607. Among all Connecticut counties, Capitol Planning Region had the highest population (971,938), followed by Western Connecticut Planning Region (623,927), and South Central Connecticut Planning Region (568,961). Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region was the least populated county (95,624).

Hover over or click on the counties in the map below to see the populations. The data can also be found in a table below. You can use the table to sort, filter, and explore the data further.

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Connecticut Population By County in 2021
Connecticut Population By County in 2021
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County Population % of State Population
Capitol Planning Region 971938 26.95
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region 326799 9.06
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region 175456 4.87
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region 452095 12.54
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region 95624 2.65
Northwest Hills Planning Region 112952 3.13
South Central Connecticut Planning Region 568961 15.78
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region 278855 7.73
Western Connecticut Planning Region 623927 17.30