New Census Bureau population estimates have pinpointed municipalities in Connecticut with the largest population gains. The municipality gaining the most people in Connecticut between July 1, 2013 and July 1, 2014 was Stamford, the population of which rose by 1,590 over the period. Stamford was followed by Stratford (population increase of 502), Darien (310), Fairfield (230) and East Lyme (222).
Housing Units in Connecticut increased by 2,529 during the year ending on July 1, 2014.
The population estimates are based on annual population estimates since the 2010 Census and up to July 1, 2014.
The Census Bureau is telling the economic side of this story via two products. County Business Patterns provides 2013 statistics on the number of business establishments, employment and payroll. Additionally, the Economic Census Geographic Area Series provides data on similar measures, plus revenues, for states, counties and places, including for more than 5,000 communities not available from previous economic censuses. The economic census is conducted every five years and provides a comprehensive and detailed profile of the U.S. economy, covering millions of businesses representing more than 1,000 industries and providing unique portraits of American industries and local communities.