Most Populated Cities in Connecticut
Cities ranked by total population · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most populated cities in Connecticut based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by total population from highest to lowest. Bridgeport leads the ranking with a value of 148,012 and a population of 148,012.
The top three cities are Bridgeport (148,012), Stamford (135,806), and New Haven (132,893). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most populated cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Connecticut.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Bridgeport | 148,012 | 148,012 |
| #2 | Stamford | 135,806 | 135,806 |
| #3 | New Haven | 132,893 | 132,893 |
| #4 | Hartford | 119,970 | 119,970 |
| #5 | Waterbury | 114,356 | 114,356 |
| #6 | Norwalk | 91,375 | 91,375 |
| #7 | Danbury | 86,086 | 86,086 |
| #8 | New Britain | 73,301 | 73,301 |
| #9 | West Hartford | 63,809 | 63,809 |
| #10 | Bristol | 61,129 | 61,129 |
| #11 | Meriden | 60,418 | 60,418 |
| #12 | West Haven | 55,147 | 55,147 |
| #13 | East Hartford | 50,798 | 50,798 |
| #14 | Milford city (balance), Connecticut | 50,749 | 50,749 |
| #15 | Middletown | 47,646 | 47,646 |
| #16 | Shelton | 41,402 | 41,402 |
| #17 | Norwich | 39,992 | 39,992 |
| #18 | Manchester | 36,561 | 36,561 |
| #19 | Torrington | 35,481 | 35,481 |
| #20 | Naugatuck | 31,634 | 31,634 |
| #21 | Newington | 30,551 | 30,551 |
| #22 | East Haven | 27,729 | 27,729 |
| #23 | New London | 27,199 | 27,199 |
| #24 | Wethersfield | 27,180 | 27,180 |
| #25 | North Haven | 24,177 | 24,177 |
| #26 | Ansonia | 18,951 | 18,951 |
| #27 | Wallingford Center | 18,107 | 18,107 |
| #28 | Willimantic | 17,774 | 17,774 |
| #29 | Greenwich | 14,528 | 14,528 |
| #30 | Orange | 14,251 | 14,251 |
| #31 | Storrs | 13,502 | 13,502 |
| #32 | Windsor Locks | 12,555 | 12,555 |
| #33 | Derby | 12,359 | 12,359 |
| #34 | Bethel | 11,606 | 11,606 |
| #35 | Trumbull Center | 10,137 | 10,137 |
| #36 | Kensington | 9,936 | 9,936 |
| #37 | Sandy Hook | 9,718 | 9,718 |
| #38 | Groton | 9,343 | 9,343 |
| #39 | Oakville | 9,233 | 9,233 |
| #40 | Riverside | 9,216 | 9,216 |
| #41 | Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County), Connecticut | 8,597 | 8,597 |
| #42 | Conning Towers-Nautilus Park | 8,590 | 8,590 |
| #43 | Southwood Acres | 8,154 | 8,154 |
| #44 | Glastonbury Center | 7,860 | 7,860 |
| #45 | New Milford | 7,632 | 7,632 |
| #46 | Thompsonville | 7,473 | 7,473 |
| #47 | Cos Cob | 7,354 | 7,354 |
| #48 | Putnam | 7,120 | 7,120 |
| #49 | Ridgefield | 7,103 | 7,103 |
| #50 | Winsted | 7,074 | 7,074 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most populated in Connecticut?
Bridgeport ranks #1 for most populated cities in Connecticut with a value of 148,012 and a population of 148,012.
How many cities are ranked for most populated cities in Connecticut?
There are 50 cities ranked for most populated cities in Connecticut. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Connecticut compare to other states for most populated cities?
You can compare Connecticut's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most populated cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.