Connecticut

Abstract

Connecticut, located in the Northeast, New England region of the United States, has a population of 3.5 million people, making it the twenty-second least populous state in 2007. The state’s population increased by 96,744 people from 2000 to 2007, and is projected to increase to 3.7 million by 2025. This 0.3% projected annual growth rate compares to the projected national average of 0.8%. From 2006 to 2007 the state’s population declined by 0.1%. Per capita personal income in Connecticut was $54,984 in 2007, up from $50,787 in 2006. For 2007, this was the highest in the country and $16,420 above the national average. From 2000 to 2007 the per capita income in Connecticut grew at a compound annual rate of 4.1%, compared to 3.7% nationally.