Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

CT · FIPS 09130 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 175,822 #390 / 3,222
88th
Median Household Income $104,428 +39.0% #128 / 3,222
96th
Median Age 45.9 years +18.0% #610 / 3,222
81th
Median Home Value $379,700 +34.7% #340 / 3,222
89th
Median Gross Rent $1,454 +25.0% #275 / 3,222
91th
Poverty Rate 6.8% -46.1% #187 / 3,222
94th

Demographics

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region has a population of 175,822, making it the #390 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.9 years, which is 18.0% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

91.8%
Native Born
8.2%
Foreign Born

Economy

The median household income in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region is $104,428, ranking #128 out of 3,222 counties — 39.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.8% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.

Income #128
$104,428
+39.0%
vs nation
96th percentile
Per Capita #78
$59,075
+43.2%
vs nation
98th percentile
Poverty #187
6.8%
-46.1%
vs nation
94th percentile
Unemployment #1,223
3.8%
-27.6%
vs nation
62th percentile
Education #152
46.0%
+36.5%
vs nation
95th percentile
Commute #1,232
28.1 min
+2.0%
vs nation
62th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region is $379,700 (+34.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,454/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.8%.

Home Value #340
$379,700
+34.7%
vs nation
89th percentile
Rent #275
$1,454
+25.0%
vs nation
91th percentile
Homeownership #1,407
75.8%
+17.7%
vs nation
56th percentile

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Household Type

Health

96.7% of residents in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region have health insurance coverage, which is 5.5% above the national rate.

96.7% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.7% +5.5% vs nation
Rank #123 of 3,222
96th percentile

About Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut has a total population of 175,822, making it the 390th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region is 45.9 years, which is 18.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region is $104,428, which ranks #128 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 39.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.

The median home value in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region is $379,700, 34.7% above the national median. Renters in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region pay a median gross rent of $1,454 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, 46.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.1 min.

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.8%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).

All data for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.