New britain is located in Hartford county Connecticut with a geographic area of 13.4 square miles. The total population in New britain is 72,543 with 48.2% male and 51.8% female. Children under age 5 represent 7.0% of the population, under age 18 equal 23.7% of the population and over age 65 is 13.2% of the population. The median household income is $47,393, per capita income is $24,702. There are a total of 27,683 housing units with 40.6% owner occupied. Education includes 33.8% of residents that are high school graduates and 18.2% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in New britain in the summer is 68 degrees, and in the winter 27 degrees.