PEOPLE & ECONOMY: The Provisions State.

About 3.4 million people live in Connecticut. That's a huge number for such a small state. Most people in Connecticut live in urban areas, but small, uncrowded towns can still be found in the countryside. People who live in Connecticut trace their origins to many different parts of the world. The largest racial group in Connecticut is white. Latinos make up the second largest racial group in Connecticut. Most employed people in Connecticut work in service jobs helping people or businesses. Manufacturing continues to be a leading industry in Connecticut. Tourism also contributes to Connecticut's earnings.