Demographics & People — New Britain, Connecticut
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 73,301 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~76,400 |
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| Median Age | 34.3 |
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| Total Households | 29,309 |
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| Family Households | 16,527 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.6104 (highly diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 39,054 |
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| Black or African American | 9,657 |
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| Asian | 1,698 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 31,355 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 35,081 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 32,910 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 25,104 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 12,311 |
| Polish | 9,818 |
| Italian | 5,060 |
| Irish | 4,457 |
| French (except Basque) | 2,749 |
| Hispanic: Dominican (Dominican Republic) | 2,427 |
| German | 2,366 |
Language
| English Only | 35,941 |
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| Spanish | 21,737 |
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| Population 5+ | 68,849 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 2,062 |
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| Population 18+ | 56,797 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for New Britain, Connecticut.
