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New Britain, Connecticut
New Britain, city, in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. New Britain had 76,286 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 74,135 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 74,223 (±58). GEOID 0950370.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
76,286
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 74,135 · ACS 2020-2024: 74,223 ±58
Median household income
$58,613
±$2,303 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$223,600
±$6,133 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$1,253
±$45 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
Where is New Britain and what county is it in?
New Britain is a city in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. It covers 13.4 square miles of land, 5,534 residents per square mile in 2020.
New Britain is in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in New Britain, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 76,286 people lived in New Britain on July 1, 2025, up 2.9% since 2020, faster than Connecticut (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 74,135 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 74,223 (±58).
| Measure | New Britain | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 74,223 ±58 | 977,290 | +1,456 |
| Households | 28,974 ±902 | 391,113 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.46 ±0.08 | 2.41 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 32,065 ±758 | 416,559 | no clear change |
New Britain's population since 2000
From 71,538 in 2000 to 76,286 in 2025: up 6.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for New Britain as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in New Britain?
The median resident of New Britain is 34.3 years old; 22.0% are under 18 and 14.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 41.8%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 40.3%. 18.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | New Britain | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.3 ±1.2 | 40.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.0% ±1.5 pts | 20.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.6% ±1.1 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Male | 48.2% ±1.2 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 41.8% ±2.5 pts | 17.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 40.3% ±2.4 pts | 60.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.3% ±1.5 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±1.0 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±1.1 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 18.6% ±2.0 pts | 15.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 47.2% ±2.4 pts | 24.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.6% ±0.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 16.7% ±1.8 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.1% ±1.0 pts | 4.5% | +1.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.5% ±1.5 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.6% ±1.6 pts | 42.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.0% ±1.0 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.2% ±1.6 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±0.3 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in New Britain earn?
Half of New Britain's 28,974 households earn less than $58,613 a year (±$2,303), against $93,394 in Capitol Planning Region and $95,781 in Connecticut. In 2015-2019 it was $57,226 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | New Britain | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,613 ±$2,303 | $93,394 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $77,616 ±$3,672 | $125,847 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,171 ±$1,555 | $51,016 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.1% ±2.1 pts | 10.3% | −3.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.0% ±3.9 pts | 13.0% | −9.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 27.1% ±2.5 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.6% ±1.5 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.0% ±2.1 pts | 91.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in New Britain?
Owners occupy 45.1% of New Britain's occupied homes and renters 54.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $223,600 by its owner (±$6,133). The median renter pays $1,253 a month including utilities, and 44.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | New Britain | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $223,600 ±$6,133 | $323,700 | +$25,704 |
| Median gross rent | $1,253 ±$45 | $1,411 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.7% ±4.0 pts | 43.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,915 ±$96 | $2,284 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 45.1% ±2.1 pts | 65.7% | +5.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 54.9% ±2.1 pts | 34.3% | – |
| Housing units | 32,065 ±758 | 416,559 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.9% ±1.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 32.3% ±1.9 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.3% ±0.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 29.7% ±2.2 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 15.3% ±1.7 pts | 9.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is New Britain building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in New Britain in 2025 (4 in single-family houses), 0.1 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Connecticut.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in New Britain work and get to work?
72.6% of New Britain's workers drive alone and 8.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.9%.
| Measure | New Britain | Capitol Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.3% ±1.7 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.9% ±1.2 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.6% ±2.3 pts | 69.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.2% ±1.9 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.5% ±1.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Walked | 2.2% ±0.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.0% ±1.4 pts | 16.9% | +5.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.5 min ±0.9 | 23.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in New Britain?
21 census tracts lie mostly in New Britain (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $34,250 (Tract 4160) to $126,066 (Tract 4164).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4167Capitol Planning Region | 6,982 | $69,505 |
| Tract 4154Capitol Planning Region | 5,601 | $85,397 |
| Tract 4165Capitol Planning Region | 4,999 | $74,246 |
| Tract 4175Capitol Planning Region | 4,748 | $87,500 |
| Tract 4161Capitol Planning Region | 4,626 | $47,064 |
| Tract 4160Capitol Planning Region | 4,598 | $34,250 |
| Tract 4163Capitol Planning Region | 4,139 | $47,269 |
| Tract 4156Capitol Planning Region | 4,111 | $48,589 |
| Tract 4168Capitol Planning Region | 3,571 | $81,423 |
| Tract 4157Capitol Planning Region | 3,304 | $73,402 |
| Tract 4164Capitol Planning Region | 3,273 | $126,066 |
| Tract 4174Capitol Planning Region | 3,202 | $90,481 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in New Britain) · Census block assignment files
How does New Britain compare with other places in Connecticut?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, New Britain is the 504th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 8th-most populous of 30 in Connecticut.
New Britain ranks 284th of 294 places in Connecticut with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 8th | 30 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 52nd | 167 |
| Residents per square mile | 9th | 303 |
| Median household income | 284th | 294 |
| Per capita income | 290th | 303 |
| Median home value | 286th | 300 |
| Median gross rent | 195th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 17th | 202 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 278th | 297 |
| Median age | 285th | 301 |
| Owner-occupied share | 287th | 300 |
| Work from home | 261st | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 266th | 302 |
New Britain's figures with every place in Connecticut (CSV)
Every place in Connecticut, sortable · Compare New Britain with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for New Britain?
5 of the 57 figures for New Britain on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for New Britain are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in New Britain.