Largest Cities in Connecticut

Top 66 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Connecticut

1 Bridgeport 148,012

2 Stamford 135,806

3 New Haven 132,893

4 Hartford 119,970

5 Waterbury 114,356

6 Norwalk 91,375

7 Danbury 86,086

8 New Britain 73,301

9 West Hartford 63,809

10 Bristol 61,129

11 Meriden 60,418

12 West Haven 55,147

13 East Hartford 50,798

14 Milford 50,749

15 Middletown 47,646

16 Shelton 41,402

17 Norwich 39,992

18 Manchester 36,561

19 Torrington 35,481

20 Naugatuck 31,634

21 Newington 30,551

22 East Haven 27,729

23 New London 27,199

24 Wethersfield 27,180

25 North Haven 24,177

26 Ansonia 18,951

27 Wallingford Center 18,107

28 Willimantic 17,774

29 Greenwich 14,528

30 Orange 14,251

31 Storrs 13,502

32 Windsor Locks 12,555

33 Derby 12,359

34 Bethel 11,606

35 Trumbull Center 10,137

36 Kensington 9,936

37 Sandy Hook 9,718

38 Groton 9,343

39 Oakville 9,233

40 Riverside 9,216

41 Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County) 8,597

42 Conning Towers-Nautilus Park 8,590

43 Southwood Acres 8,154

44 Glastonbury Center 7,860

45 New Milford 7,632

46 Thompsonville 7,473

47 Cos Cob 7,354

48 Putnam 7,120

49 Ridgefield 7,103

50 Winsted 7,074

51 New Canaan 7,032

52 Staples 6,985

53 Old Greenwich 6,904

54 Rockville 6,657

55 Hazardville 6,482

56 Simsbury Center 6,326

57 Northford 6,161

58 Branford Center 6,130

59 Cheshire Village 6,049

60 Daniels Farm 5,995

61 Portland 5,970

62 Sherwood Manor 5,781

63 Noroton 5,522

64 Pawcatuck 5,475

65 Terryville 5,112

66 Byram 5,011

The largest cities in Connecticut represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Bridgeport leads with a population of 148,012, followed by Stamford and New Haven. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. CT dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Bridgeport's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. CT has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 7,074 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 651,037.

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