Knights of Columbus
General Information
Listing Information
Founded on the principles of charity, unity and fraternity, the Knights of Columbus was established in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary's Church in New Haven, Conn., and a group of parishioners. Their intent? To bring financial aid and assistance to the sick, disabled and needy members and their families.
Source: 1Fortune 500, 2026. 2U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 1Y, 2024—released Sep 2025. 3WalletHub, 2026. 4WalletHub, 2026. 5U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2025; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics State and Area Employment, 2025; AdvanceCT calculations.
Key Facts
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highest percentage of adults with graduate or professional degrees2
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best community college system in the country3
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most educated workforce4
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most productive workforce5
