Connecticut

State

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2019 Population

3.57M

0.207% 1-year decline

US Senator

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Murphy

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

41.2

0.243% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

9.92%

1.1% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$78,833

3.25% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$280,700

1.19% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

1.74M

0.413% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Connecticut had a population of 3.57M people with a median age of 41.2 and a median household income of $78,833. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Connecticut declined from 3.57M to 3.57M, a −0.207% decrease and its median household income grew from $76,348 to $78,833, a 3.25% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Connecticut are White (Non-Hispanic) (65.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.1%), White (Hispanic) (8.99%), Other (Hispanic) (5.29%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.64%). 22.5% of the households in Connecticut speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

93.2% of the residents in Connecticut are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Connecticut are University of Connecticut (9,163 degrees awarded in 2020), Yale University (5,180 degrees), and Quinnipiac University (3,023 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Connecticut was $280,700, and the homeownership rate was 65%. Most people in Connecticut drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Connecticut was 2 cars per household.

Connecticut borders Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island.

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Diversity

Connecticut is home to a population of 3.57M people, from which 93.2% are citizens. As of 2019, 14.6% of Connecticut residents were born outside of the country (521k people).

In 2019, there were 6.48 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.34M people) in Connecticut than any other race or ethnicity. There were 361k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 321k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Connecticut are Spanish (416,850 speakers), Portuguese (38,976 speakers), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (32,216 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Connecticut

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.34M ± 3.33k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
361k ± 6.22k
White (Hispanic)
321k ± 14.9k

16.9%

Hispanic Population

601k people

16.9% of the people in Connecticut are hispanic (601k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Connecticut as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
416,850 speakers (12.3%)
Portuguese
38,976 speakers (1.15%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
32,216 speakers (0.952%)

22.5% of Connecticut citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Connecticut was Spanish. 12.3% of the overall population of Connecticut are native Spanish speakers. 1.15% speak Portuguese and 0.952% speak Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese), the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

14.6%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

521k people

14.4%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

514k people

As of 2019, 14.6% of Connecticut residents (521k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Connecticut was 14.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Connecticut compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.6

In 2019, the median age of all people in Connecticut was 41.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 40, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 46. But people in Connecticut are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Connecticut residents was 41.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
43,379 ± 5,082 people
Jamaica
35,823 ± 4,623 people
Ecuador
27,747 ± 4,074 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Connecticut was India, the natal country of 43,379 Connecticut residents, followed by Jamaica with 35,823 and Ecuador with 27,747.

Citizenship

93.2%

2019 Citizenship

93.2%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 93.2% of Connecticut residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Connecticut was 93.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Connecticut compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
54,627 ± 3,126
Gulf War (2001-)
26,324 ± 3,198
Gulf War (1990s)
16,010 ± 2,438

Connecticut has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.08 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Connecticut, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Connecticut (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Connecticut. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Connecticut.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Connecticut across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Connecticut is $78,833. In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Connecticut was Fairfield County, CT with a value of $97,053, followed by Tolland County, CT and Litchfield County, CT, with respective values of $91,028 and $81,195.

Males in Connecticut have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,009. The income inequality in Connecticut (measured using the Gini index) is 0.507, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Connecticut employs 1.74M people. The largest industries in Connecticut are Elementary & secondary schools (130,021 people), Restaurants & Food Services (95,435 people), and Construction (95,280 people), and the highest paying industries are Animal slaughtering & processing ($313,375), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($238,589), and Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($173,403).

Wages

Median Household Income

$78,833

2019 value

± $1,358

3.25%

1 Year Growth

± 2.04%

Households in Connecticut have a median annual income of $78,833, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $76,348 in 2018, which represents a 3.25% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Connecticut compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$93,885

Average Male Salary in Connecticut

± $3,238

$69,009

Average Female Salary in Connecticut

± $2,221

In 2019, full-time male employees in Connecticut made 1.36 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Connecticut by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Connecticut

Asian
$84,186 ± $8,823
White
$73,786 ± $2,078
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$63,697 ± $35,580

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Connecticut workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.14 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Connecticut.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Connecticut by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.507

2019 Wage GINI in Connecticut

0.505

2018 Wage GINI in Connecticut

In 2019, the income inequality in Connecticut was 0.507 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.312% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Connecticut was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Connecticut in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Connecticut across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Connecticut was Fairfield County, CT with a value of $97,053, followed by Tolland County, CT and Litchfield County, CT, with respective values of $91,028 and $81,195.

The following map shows all of the counties in Connecticut colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

9.92% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Connecticut (344k out of 3.47M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
200,670 ± 3,295
Hispanic
123,431 ± 2,656
Black
65,664 ± 1,993

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Connecticut is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

1.74M

2019 Value

0.413%

1 Year growth

± 0.413%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Connecticut grew at a rate of 0.413%, from 1.73M employees to 1.74M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Connecticut, are Other managers (46,788 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (39,754 people), and Cashiers (38,079 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Connecticut.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Connecticut, by number of employees, are Other managers (46,788 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (39,754 people), and Cashiers (38,079 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other states, Connecticut has an unusually high number of residents working as Marine engineers & naval architects (5.14 times higher than expected), Actuaries (4.24 times), and Aerospace engineers (3.83 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Connecticut, by average salary, are Surgeons ($407,158), Travel agents ($336,888), and Sales engineers ($280,523).

Industries

Employment by Industries

1.74M

2019 Value

0.413%

1 Year growth

± 0.413%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Connecticut grew at a rate of 0.413%, from 1.73M employees to 1.74M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Connecticut, are Elementary & secondary schools (130,021 people), Restaurants & Food Services (95,435 people), and Construction (95,280 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Connecticut, though some of these residents may live in Connecticut and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Connecticut, by number of employees, are Elementary & secondary schools (130,021 people), Restaurants & Food Services (95,435 people), and Construction (95,280 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other states, Connecticut has an unusually high number of Ship & boat building (3.95 times higher than expected), Aircraft & parts manufacturing (3.79 times), and U. S Coast Guard (3.61 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Connecticut, by average salary, are Animal slaughtering & processing ($313,375), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($238,589), and Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($173,403).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Connecticut to other states, or from other states to Connecticut.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Connecticut product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($17.5B) and Pharmaceuticals ($13.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Connecticut products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$192B

2020 Value in Connecticut

$344B

Projected 2050 Value in Connecticut

79.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Connecticut trade was $192B. This is expected to increase 79.4% to $344B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Connecticut trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Connecticut to other states, or from other states to Connecticut.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Connecticut domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $33.8B, followed by Massachusetts with $20.1B and New Jersey and $8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Connecticut shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%). The most partisan county was Hartford County, CT with 63.1% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing the state of Connecticut. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (59.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.11%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Connecticut went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Connecticut for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Connecticut

59.3% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Connecticut

Hartford County, CT
63.1% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Fairfield County, CT
63% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
New Haven County, CT
58% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Connecticut was Hartford County, CT with 63.1% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Connecticut colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Connecticut

Richard Blumenthal

Senator from Connecticut

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Chris Murphy

Senator from Connecticut

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are the senators currently representing Connecticut.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Connecticut over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Connecticut

Connecticut is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Connecticut have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Connecticut awarded 53,550 degrees. The student population of Connecticut is skewed towards women, with 78,600 male students and 117,557 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Connecticut are White (29,975 and 60.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (6,991 and 14.1%), Black or African American (5,616 and 11.3%), and Asian (2,928 and 5.92%).

The largest universities in Connecticut by number of degrees awarded are University of Connecticut (9,163 and 17.1%), Yale University (5,180 and 9.67%), and Quinnipiac University (3,023 and 5.65%).

The most popular majors in Connecticut are General Business Administration & Management (3,407 and 6.36%), Registered Nursing (2,665 and 4.98%), and General Psychology (1,686 and 3.15%).

The median tuition costs in Connecticut are $40,490 for private four year colleges, and $11,031 and $27,755 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
1,446 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
1,557 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
1,513 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Connecticut was Registered Nursing with 1,446 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Connecticut according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Connecticut
9,163 degrees awarded
Yale University
5,180 degrees awarded
Quinnipiac University
3,023 degrees awarded

$11,031

Median In-State Public

$40,490

Median Private

In 2020, the Connecticut institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Connecticut with 9,163 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

22,615

Degrees Awarded to Men

30,935

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 22,615 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Connecticut, which is 0.731 times less than the 30,935 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 institutions in Connecticut by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
29,975 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
6,991 degrees awarded
Black or African American
5,616 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Connecticut was White students. These 29,975 degrees mean that there were 4.29 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 6,991 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Connecticut was $280,700 in 2019, which is 1.17 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $277,400 to $280,700, a 1.19% increase. The homeownership rate in Connecticut is 65%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Connecticut have an average commute time of 25.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Connecticut is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$280,700

2019 Median

± $2,718

$277,400

2018 Median

± $2,057

In 2019, the median property value in Connecticut grew to to $280,700 from the previous year's value of $277,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Connecticut compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Connecticut the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$78,833

Median Household Income

± $1,358

1.38M

Number of Households

± 18,824

In 2019, the median household income of the 1.38M households in Connecticut grew to $78,833 from the previous year's value of $76,348.

The following chart displays the households in Connecticut distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Connecticut distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Connecticut the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

65%

2019 Homeownership

65.8%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 65% of the housing units in Connecticut were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Connecticut compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

25.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Connecticut have a shorter commute time (25.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 3.79% of the workforce in Connecticut have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Connecticut compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (78.3%)
Carpooled (7.55%)
Worked At Home (5.58%)

In 2019, 78.3% of workers in Connecticut drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.55%) and those who worked at home (5.58%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Connecticut distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Connecticut have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

94.1% of the population of Connecticut has health coverage, with 51.3% on employee plans, 18.5% on Medicaid, 12.7% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 0.965% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Connecticut was $9,859 in 2014. This is a 3.59% increase from the previous year ($9,517).

Primary care physicians in Connecticut see 1183 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.58% decrease from the previous year (1202 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1139 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 242 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Windham County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (11%). Additionally, Windham County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (31%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,183 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Connecticut

Primary care physicians in Connecticut see an average of 1,183 patients per year. This represents a 1.58% decrease from the previous year (1,202 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Connecticut in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Connecticut.

$9,859

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Connecticut

$5,187

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,058

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,964

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Connecticut (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.59%, from $9,517 to $9,859.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

5.9%

Uninsured

51.3%

Employer Coverage

18.5%

Medicaid

12.7%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

0.965%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Connecticut grew by 11.1% from 5.3% to 5.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Connecticut changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.