The People
In rank among the states Connecticut moved from 27th place in 1990 to 29th in 2000. The overall population density was 702.9 persons per square mile of land (271.4 per km2), the forth highest density in the nation and slightly more than 8 times that of the United States as a whole. Whites formed 81.6 per cent of the population and blacks, 9.1 per cent. People of Hispanic origin made up 9.4 per cent.
| Annual events in Connecticut | |||
| January-June | |||
| Eagle Watches on the Connecticut River (January-February); Connecticut Flower and Garden Show in Hartford (February); Daffodil Festival in Meriden (April); Dogwood Festival in Fairfield (May); Lobsterfest in Mystic (May); International Festival of Arts and Ideas in New Haven (June); Farmington Antiques Weekend in Farmington (June); Travelers Championship in Cromwell (June). | |||
| July-December | |||
| Blessing of the Fleet in Stonington (July); Connecticut Jazz Festival in Moodus (July); Riverfest in Hartford and East Hartford (July); Sailfest in New London (July); Mystic Outdoor Arts Festival in Mystic (August); Farmington Antiques Weekend in Farmington (September); Norwalk Oyster Festival in Norwalk (September); Walking Weekend in northeastern Connecticut (October); Manchester Road Race in Manchester (November); Celebration of American Crafts in New Haven (December). | |||
