Ranking of Connecticut Cities and Places By Population in 2021

Updated on June 18, 2025.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2021, among all Connecticut cities and places, Bridgeport city had the highest population (148.18K), followed by Stamford city (136.84K), and New Haven city (134.09K).

The chart below shows the top 10 cities and places, and the table below shows the ranking of all Connecticut cities and places.

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Ranking of Connecticut Cities and Places By Population in 2021
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Ranking of Connecticut Cities and Places By Population in 2021
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Rank City or Place Population
1 Bridgeport city 148175
2 Stamford city 136837
3 New Haven city 134088
4 Hartford city 120788
5 Waterbury city 114588
6 Norwalk city 91448
7 Danbury city 87063
8 New Britain city 73571
9 Bristol city 61122
10 Meriden city 60454
11 West Haven city 55303
12 Milford city (balance) 50437
13 Middletown city 48040
14 Shelton city 41610
15 Norwich city 40045
16 Torrington city 35530
17 Naugatuck borough 31627
18 New London city 27330
19 Ansonia city 18940
20 Derby city 12350
21 Groton city 9351
22 Danielson borough 4186
23 Jewett City borough 3398
24 Newtown borough 1941
25 Woodmont borough 1844
26 Litchfield borough 1200
27 Stonington borough 995
28 Bantam borough 761
29 Groton Long Point borough 517
30 Fenwick borough 43