Source: U.S. Census Bureau (https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/)
New Haven city, Connecticut
| US Veteran population | 6.2% | ||
| Connecticut | 4.6% | ||
| New Haven | 134,023 | 2,133 | 1.4% |
| New Haven County | Vet Population | Vet % |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven | 2133 | 1.4 |
| Waterbury | 3529 | 4.3 |
| Milford | 2267 | 5.4 |
| West Haven | 2,278 | 5.6 |
| Wallingford | 2,541 | 6.6 |
| Meriden | 2277 | 5.2 |
| Hamden | 2610 | 5.2 |
| Naugatuck | 1502 | 5.9 |
| Branford | 1375 | 6.6 |
| East Haven | 1477 | 6.4 |
| North Haven | 1356 | 7.0 |
| Southbury | 1263 | 7.9 |
| Guilford | 1249 | 7.2 |
| Cheshire | 1180 | 5.1 |
| Wolcott | 1173 | 9.1 |
| Madison | 853 | 5.9 |
| Ansonia | 992 | 6.5 |
| North Branford | 1002 | 9.0 |
| Seymour | 629 | 4.8 |
| Oxford | 690 | 6.9 |
| Prospect | 447 | 6.1 |
| Orange | 515 | 4.7 |
| Derby | 708 | 6.8 |
| Beacon Falls | 369 | 7.5 |
| Middlebury | 284 | 4.8 |
| Woodbridge | 406 | 6.0 |
| Bethany | 283 | 6.6 |
| Woodmont borough | 75 | 5.3 |
| Connecticut, Other | ||
| Middletown | 2092 | 5.3 |
| New London | 1739 | 8.2 |
| Oakville | 610 | 7.7 |
| Stratford | 2355 | 5.6 |
| Jewett City borough | 325 | 12.9 |
| New Britain | 2221 | 3.9 |
| Danbury | 2549 | 3.6 |
| New Milford | 129 | 2.4 |
| Manchester | 2596 | 5.5 |
| East Hampton | 788 | 7.8 |
| Norwich | 2542 | 8.0 |
| Bridgeport | 3735 | 3.2 |
| Stamford | 2868 | 2.6 |
| Hartford | 1827 | 2.0 |
| Norwalk | 1562 | 2.2 |
| West Hartford | 2252 | 4.5 |
| Greenwich | 222 | 2.1 |
| Old Greenwich | 112 | 2.5 |
| Trumbull | 1332 | 4.9 |
How many veterans live in Connecticut? > Veteran Population: In 2022, 131,603.0 veterans lived in Connecticut. That’s a 39.10% decrease since 2012. (https://usafacts.org/topics/veterans/state/connecticut/)
Editorial: Don’t let CT veterans become invisible By the Hearst Connecticut Media Editorial Board Nov 11, 2022 https://www.ctinsider.com/opinion/article/Editorial-A-call-of-duty-to-honor-veterans-17574588.php
Our veteran population is vanishing, but we must ensure they do not become invisible.
Bar chart of Total U.S. Servicemembers in each conflict according to the Department of Veterans Affairs “America’s Wars” fact sheet. The GWOT number is not exact as it is not included in the fact sheet.
From VFW Membership July Webinar — Generational Challenges
VFW membership peaked in 1992 with 2.1 million members.
Membership on the decline because of the nature of warfare and the U.S. military.
Overview of four generations:
- Greatest Generation (1900-45): loyal, hierarchy, slow technology, patriotic, large institutions
- Baby Boomers (1946-64): optimistic, team players, individuals, recognition and advancement
- Generation X: (1965-80): skepticism, challenge status quo, resourceful, want feedback
- Millennials (1981-2000): realistic, entrepreneurial, feedback, scheduled activities