JUST THE FACTS: How Many Immigrants Are in Connecticut?
About 591K immigrants in 2023. This translates to approximately 16.3% of the population, or roughly 1 in 6 residents in Connecticut. Immigrants are defined as foreign-born residents, which includes people who became US citizens, are authorized to come to the US (e.g., work visas, student visas), or are undocumented residents.
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591K |
1 in 6 |
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Connecticut residents were foreign-born |
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The number of foreign-born residents in Connecticut grew from 500K in 2013 to 591K in 2023. This increase occurred alongside changes in the native-born population due to births, deaths, and people moving. Analyzing the foreign-born share of the total population provides a better view of these demographics. In Connecticut, the foreign-born share of the population was 16.3% in 2023, higher than the US overall at 14.3%, and up from 13.9% in the state since 2013.
Variations in immigrant populations illustrate a changing population landscape in both local areas and the nation as a whole. The largest immigration populations are concentrated in big metro areas. Metro areas in California, Texas, Florida, and parts of the Northeast typically have a higher share of residents that are foreign-born.
What percent of jobs in Connecticut are held by immigrants?
About 19.6% of jobs in 2023. Immigrants are defined as foreign-born residents, including those who became US citizens, are authorized to work in the US, or are undocumented residents.
Data updated January 30, 2025
In 2023:
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1 in 5 |
19.6% |
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of employed workers were immigrants |
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