Connecticut, state in the northeastern United States. As of 2020 state had an estimated population of 3,557,006 inhabitants. The state was created 236 years ago in 1788. Its capital city is Hartford.
Known as the "Constitution State" and home to Mark Twain, Connecticut offers a blend of history, culture, and natural beauty through its distinct cities and towns. Along the coast of Long Island Sound lie the major metros of Bridgeport, New Haven, and Stamford, each with their own unique flavor.
Inland, the capital of Hartford recalls its rich insurance history while also serving as a center for arts and culture. Mystic charms as a seaside haven full of maritime history and attractions. The port city of New London inspired Eugene O'Neill's plays and boasts a towering lighthouse.
Lyrical small towns like Woodstock and Willimantic recall a simpler time with gorgeous New England architecture set against the backdrop of the state's hills and valleys. The Connecticut River Valley contains towns steeped in colonial history like Wethersfield and Farmington.
From the white sand beaches of the southeast to the Berkshire mountains in the northwest, Connecticut's diverse cities and towns offer the best of small town New England charm alongside metropolitan culture. Residents enjoy a high quality of life in close proximity to urban amenities and peaceful rural beauty.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Connecticut.
City Name | Title | County | Population |
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Woodbury | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States | Litchfield | 9,453 |
Putnam | Town in Connecticut | Windham | 9,372 |
Thompson | Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States | Windham | 9,371 |
Portland | Town in Connecticut, United States | Middlesex | 9,213 |
Redding | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States | Fairfield | 9,051 |
East Haddam | City in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America | Middlesex | 8,956 |
Woodbridge | Town in Connecticut | New Haven | 8,704 |
Thompsonville | Community in Connecticut | Hartford | 8,577 |
Kensington | District within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in central London | Hartford | 8,459 |
Brooklyn | Town in Connecticut | Windham | 8,280 |
Haddam | Human settlement in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America | Middlesex | 8,150 |
Woodstock | Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States | Windham | 7,834 |
Middlebury | Town in Connecticut | New Haven | 7,829 |
Winsted | City in Connecticut, United States | Litchfield | 7,712 |
Southwood Acres | City in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America | Hartford | 7,657 |
Thomaston | Town in Connecticut, United States | Litchfield | 7,505 |
Rockville | Village of the town of Vernon in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States | Tolland | 7,474 |
Easton | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States | Fairfield | 7,466 |
Glastonbury Center | Census-designated place in Connecticut, United States | Hartford | 7,387 |
Old Lyme | Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States | New London | 7,280 |
Durham | Town in Connecticut, United States | Middlesex | 7,137 |
Lebanon | Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States | New London | 7,112 |
Westbrook | Town in Connecticut, United States | Middlesex | 6,842 |
New Hartford | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States | Litchfield | 6,639 |
Essex | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States | Middlesex | 6,634 |
Old Greenwich | Census designated place | Fairfield | 6,611 |
Killingworth | Human settlement in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America | Middlesex | 6,340 |
Marlborough | Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States | Hartford | 6,303 |
Beacon Falls | City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America | New Haven | 6,230 |
Pawcatuck | City in Connecticut, United States of America | New London | 5,624 |
Bethany | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut | New Haven | 5,513 |
Sherwood Manor | City in Connecticut, United States of America | Hartford | 5,410 |
Harwinton | Town in Connecticut | Litchfield | 5,400 |
Columbia | Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States | Tolland | 5,355 |
North Stonington | City in New London County, Connecticut, United States of America | New London | 5,197 |
East Granby | Human settlement in Connecticut, United States of America | Hartford | 5,120 |
Canterbury | Town in Connecticut, USA | Windham | 5,088 |
Preston City | Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States | New London | 5,000 |
Stafford Springs | City in the United States of America | Tolland | 4,988 |
Bolton | Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States | Tolland | 4,855 |
Hazardville | Village in Connecticut | Hartford | 4,599 |
Deep River | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States | Middlesex | 4,419 |
Middlefield | Town in Connecticut, USA | Middlesex | 4,350 |
Ashford | Town of the United States | Windham | 4,246 |
Lisbon | Town in Connecticut, USA | New London | 4,238 |
Long Hill | Census designated place | New London | 4,205 |
Mystic | Village in Connecticut | New London | 4,205 |
Pomfret | Town in Connecticut, United States | Windham | 4,196 |
Chester | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States | Middlesex | 4,175 |
Salem | Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States | New London | 4,083 |
Danielson | Borough in the town of Killingly in Windham County, Connecticut, United States | Windham | 4,006 |
Sterling | Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States | Windham | 3,764 |
Heritage Village | Census designated place | New Haven | 3,736 |
Sherman | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States | Fairfield | 3,610 |
Barkhamsted | Town in Connecticut | Litchfield | 3,587 |
Salisbury | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States | Litchfield | 3,584 |
Old Mystic | Village in the United States | New London | 3,554 |
Lake Pocotopaug | Census designated place | Middlesex | 3,436 |
Washington | Town in Connecticut | Litchfield | 3,419 |
Jewett City | City in Griswold, Connecticut, United States of America | New London | 3,396 |
Bethlehem | Town | Litchfield | 3,385 |
Moosup | Census designated place | Windham | 3,231 |
Andover | Rural town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States | Tolland | 3,228 |
Niantic | Census-designated place and village in East Lyme, Connecticut, United States | New London | 3,114 |
Coventry Lake | Census designated place | Tolland | 2,990 |
Blue Hills | Census designated place in Connecticut, USA | Hartford | 2,901 |
Goshen | Town in Connecticut, United States | Litchfield | 2,856 |
Weatogue | Village in Connecticut | Hartford | 2,776 |
Kent | Town in Connecticut | Litchfield | 2,766 |
Sharon | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States | Litchfield | 2,691 |
Voluntown | City in New London County, Connecticut, United States of America | New London | 2,500 |
West Simsbury | Census designated place | Hartford | 2,447 |
Salmon Brook | Historical society in Connecticut, United States of America | Hartford | 2,324 |
Morris | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States | Litchfield | 2,250 |
Chaplin | Town in Connecticut, United States | Windham | 2,232 |
Roxbury | Town in Connecticut, United States | Fairfield | 2,150 |
Hartland | Town in Connecticut, United States | Hartford | 2,113 |
Newtown | Town in Connecticut, United States | Fairfield | 1,953 |
North Granby | Village in the United States | Hartford | 1,944 |
Franklin | Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States | New London | 1,914 |
Hampton | City in Connecticut | Windham | 1,841 |
Eastford | Human settlement in Windham County, Connecticut, United States of America | Windham | 1,800 |
Noank | Census designated place | New London | 1,796 |
Poquonock Bridge | Census designated place | New London | 1,727 |
Higganum | Village in the United States | Middlesex | 1,698 |
Scotland | Town in Connecticut | Windham | 1,664 |
East Brooklyn | Village in Illinois, United States | Windham | 1,638 |
Bridgewater | Town in Connecticut | Litchfield | 1,632 |
Norfolk | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America | Litchfield | 1,622 |
Canton Valley | Census designated place | Hartford | 1,565 |
North Grosvenor Dale | City in Connecticut, United States of America | Windham | 1,530 |
Woodmont | Borough in Milford, Connecticut | New Haven | 1,522 |
Uncasville | Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States | New London | 1,500 |
South Coventry | City in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States of America | Tolland | 1,483 |
South Windham | Village in the United States | Windham | 1,421 |
Moodus | Census designated place | Middlesex | 1,413 |
Colebrook | Town in Litchfied County, Connecticut, United States of America | Litchfield | 1,396 |
Warren | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States | Litchfield | 1,389 |
Cornwall | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America | Litchfield | 1,360 |
Suffield Depot | Census designated place | Hartford | 1,325 |