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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Bridgeport | The second most populous city in Connecticut. | Fairfield | 143,525 |
Stamford | The second most populous city in Connecticut. | Fairfield | 131,397 |
New Haven | The second most populous city in Connecticut. | New Haven | 130,801 |
North Stamford | A census-designated place in Stamford, Connecticut. | Fairfield | 128,278 |
Hartford | The capital of Connecticut. | Hartford | 121,535 |
Waterbury | The second most populous city in Connecticut. | New Haven | 106,826 |
Norwalk | The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut. | Fairfield | 88,655 |
East Norwalk | A census-designated place in Norwalk, Connecticut. | Fairfield | 84,530 |
Danbury | The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut. | Fairfield | 84,317 |
New Britain | The second most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut. | Hartford | 72,198 |
West Hartford | Town in Connecticut, United States | Hartford | 62,868 |
Greenwich | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States | Fairfield | 62,769 |
Fairfield | Town in Connecticut, United States of America | Fairfield | 62,215 |
Hamden | Town in Connecticut, US | New Haven | 60,294 |
Bristol | The most populous city in Hartford County, Connecticut. | Hartford | 59,734 |
Meriden | The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut. | New Haven | 58,981 |
Manchester | Town in Connecticut | Hartford | 57,362 |
West Haven | The most populous city in New Haven County, Connecticut. | New Haven | 54,367 |
Milford | A city in New Haven County, Connecticut. | New Haven | 53,259 |
Stratford | Town in Connecticut | Fairfield | 51,660 |
East Hartford | Town of the United States | Hartford | 49,630 |
Middletown | A city in Middlesex County, Connecticut. | Middlesex | 46,013 |
Wallingford | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States | New Haven | 44,076 |
Southington | Town in Connecticut, United States | Hartford | 43,829 |
Enfield | Town in Connecticut, United States. | Hartford | 43,559 |
Shelton | A town in Fairfield County, Connecticut. | Fairfield | 40,957 |
Norwich | City in Connecticut, USA | New London | 38,619 |
Groton | Town in Connecticut | New London | 38,258 |
West Torrington | Human settlement in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America | Litchfield | 36,000 |
Trumbull | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States | Fairfield | 35,438 |
Glastonbury | Town in Connecticut, USA | Hartford | 34,426 |
Torrington | City in Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA | Litchfield | 33,870 |
Naugatuck | Town in Connecticut, United States | New Haven | 30,905 |
Newington | Town in Connecticut, United States | Hartford | 29,868 |
Vernon | Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States | Tolland | 29,400 |
Cheshire | Town in Connecticut | New Haven | 28,806 |
Windsor | Town in Connecticut, United States | Hartford | 28,647 |
East Haven | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States | New Haven | 28,454 |
Westport | Town in Connecticut | Fairfield | 28,444 |
Branford | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United Sates | New Haven | 27,736 |
New London | City in Connecticut, United States | New London | 26,870 |
New Milford | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America | Litchfield | 26,683 |
Mansfield City | City in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States of America | Tolland | 26,439 |
South Windsor | Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America | Hartford | 26,102 |
Wethersfield | Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States | Hartford | 25,884 |
Farmington | Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States | Hartford | 25,496 |
Simsbury | Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States | Hartford | 25,437 |
Ridgefield | Town in Connecticut | Fairfield | 24,898 |
Windham | Town in Connecticut | Windham | 24,463 |
North Haven | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States | New Haven | 23,556 |
Guilford | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States | New Haven | 22,043 |
Darien | Town in Connecticut | Fairfield | 21,693 |
Watertown | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States | Litchfield | 21,517 |
Bloomfield | Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, USA | Hartford | 21,182 |
Berlin | Town in Connecticut | Hartford | 20,390 |
New Canaan | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States | Fairfield | 20,115 |
Rocky Hill | Town in Connecticut, United States | Hartford | 20,037 |
Bethel | City in Alaska, USA | Fairfield | 19,941 |
Southbury | Town in Connecticut, United States | New Haven | 19,496 |
Monroe | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States | Fairfield | 19,328 |
Ansonia | City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States | New Haven | 18,525 |
Montville | Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States | New London | 18,463 |
Avon | Town in Connecticut | Hartford | 18,220 |
Wilton | Town in Connecticut, USA | Fairfield | 18,219 |
Madison | Town in Connecticut, United States | New Haven | 17,924 |
Willimantic | Town in the U. | Windham | 17,737 |
Plainville | Town in Connecticut, United States | Hartford | 17,486 |
Killingly Center | City in Windham County, Connecticut, United States of America | Windham | 17,282 |
Brookfield | Town in Connecticut, United States | Fairfield | 16,900 |
Ellington | Town in Connecticut | Tolland | 16,652 |
Wolcott | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States | New Haven | 16,565 |
Seymour | Town in Connecticut | New Haven | 16,326 |
Suffield | Town in Connecticut, USA | Hartford | 15,812 |
Colchester | Town in the U. | New London | 15,774 |
Storrs | Town in Connecticut | Tolland | 15,344 |
Plainfield | Town in Connecticut, United States | Windham | 15,084 |
Ledyard | Town of the United States | New London | 14,579 |
Tolland | Town in Connecticut, United States | Tolland | 14,567 |
North Branford | City in Connecticut, United States of America | New Haven | 14,066 |
Orange | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States | New Haven | 13,882 |
New Fairfield | Town in Connecticut, United States | Fairfield | 13,792 |
Cromwell | Town in Connecticut, United States | Middlesex | 13,772 |
Oxford | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States of America | New Haven | 13,250 |
Clinton | Town located on Long Island Sound in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States | Middlesex | 12,881 |
Windsor Locks | Town in Connecticut, United States | Hartford | 12,798 |
East Hampton | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States | Middlesex | 12,747 |
Coventry | Town in Connecticut, United States | Tolland | 12,389 |
Derby | City in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States | New Haven | 12,257 |
Stafford | Town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States | Tolland | 11,834 |
East Windsor | Neighbourhood in Connecticut | Hartford | 11,654 |
Granby | Town of the United States | Hartford | 11,558 |
Plymouth | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States | Litchfield | 11,552 |
Winchester Center | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States | Litchfield | 10,830 |
Somers | City in Connecticut, USA | Tolland | 10,741 |
Canton | Town in Connecticut, United States | Hartford | 10,230 |
Weston | Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States | Fairfield | 10,204 |
Old Saybrook | Town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA | Middlesex | 9,983 |
Prospect | Town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States | New Haven | 9,755 |
Burlington | Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States | Hartford | 9,748 |
Hebron | Town in Connecticut, United States | Tolland | 9,480 |