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Veterans in Connecticut
Civilian veterans ages 18 and older, ACS 2020-2024
- Veterans
- 134,265
- 4.7% of adults. U.S. 6.2%
- Women veterans
- 10,261
- 7.6% of veterans
- Age 65 and older
- 78,297
- 58% of veterans
Veterans by county
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| County | Veterans | Share of adults | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Planning Region | 35,313 | 4.5% | 2,793 |
| Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 7,694 | 3.0% | 520 |
| Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 8,513 | 5.8% | 626 |
| Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 17,923 | 5.0% | 1,660 |
| Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 6,134 | 7.8% | 334 |
| Northwest Hills Planning Region | 5,412 | 5.8% | 340 |
| South Central Connecticut Planning Region | 20,524 | 4.5% | 1,553 |
| Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 17,652 | 8.0% | 1,479 |
| Western Connecticut Planning Region | 15,100 | 3.1% | 956 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many veterans live in Connecticut?
- The American Community Survey estimates 134,265 civilian veterans in Connecticut (2020-2024), or 4.7% of residents 18 and older.
- Which Connecticut counties have the most veterans?
- Capitol Planning Region (35,313), South Central Connecticut Planning Region (20,524), Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (17,923) have the most veterans.
- Where do veteran population numbers come from?
- They are American Community Survey 5-year estimates of civilian veterans ages 18 and older, from Census table B21001. Estimates have margins of error, especially in small counties.
- Where can veterans find VA services?
- VA medical centers, outpatient clinics and Vet Centers are listed in VA's facility directory, and the Veterans Crisis Line is available by dialing 988 and pressing 1.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, table B21001