How many immigrants are in Connecticut?
About 534K in 2021. This represents approximately 14.8% of the population, or about 1 in 7 residents. Immigrants include foreign-born residents, such as naturalized US citizens, those authorized to enter the US (e.g., for work), and undocumented residents.
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In 2021
534K
Connecticut residents were foreign-born
In 2021
1 in 7
Connecticut residents were foreign-born
The number of foreign-born residents in Connecticut increased from 474K in 2011 to 534K in 2021. This rise occurred alongside changes in the native-born population due to births, deaths, and migration. Analyzing the foreign-born share of the total population offers a clearer understanding of these demographics. In 2021, the foreign-born population in Connecticut was 14.8%, higher than the overall US rate of 13.6%, and up from 13.3% in the state in 2011.
Foreign-born share of the population in Connecticut
Changes in immigrant populations reflect shifts in both local and national population dynamics. The largest immigrant populations are found in major metro areas. Metro areas in California, Texas, Florida, and parts of the Northeast generally have a higher proportion of foreign-born residents.
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In 2021, the metro areas in the US with the highest and lowest foreign-born population shares were: Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL at 41.2% (highest) and Beckley, WV at 0.8% (lowest). In Connecticut, the highest and lowest foreign-born population shares were in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk at 22.3% and Norwich-New London at 8.7%, respectively.
On average, 8.2% of the population in metro areas was foreign-born in 2021
Foreign-born share of the population (2021)
| 1. | Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metro Area | 22.3% |
| 2. | New Haven-Milford, CT Metro Area | 13.4% |
| 3. | Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT Metro Area | 13.4% |
| 4. | Worcester, MA-CT Metro Area | 12% |
| 5. | Norwich-New London, CT Metro Area | 8.7% |
