South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
CT · FIPS 09170 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 570,598 | — | #125 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $88,197 | +17.4% | #346 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.2 years | +3.3% | #2,048 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $353,100 | +25.3% | #402 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,525 | +31.1% | #232 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% | -9.5% | #1,118 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
South Central Connecticut Planning Region has a population of 570,598, making it the #125 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median.
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Economy
The median household income in South Central Connecticut Planning Region is $88,197, ranking #346 out of 3,222 counties — 17.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.4% and unemployment stands at 6.0%.
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The median home value in South Central Connecticut Planning Region is $353,100 (+25.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,525/mo and the homeownership rate is 60.5%.
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Health
95.1% of residents in South Central Connecticut Planning Region have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% above the national rate.
About South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut has a total population of 570,598, making it the 125th most populous county in the United States. The median age in South Central Connecticut Planning Region is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in South Central Connecticut Planning Region is $88,197, which ranks #346 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0%.
The median home value in South Central Connecticut Planning Region is $353,100, 25.3% above the national median. Renters in South Central Connecticut Planning Region pay a median gross rent of $1,525 per month. The homeownership rate is 60.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In South Central Connecticut Planning Region, 42.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.9 min.
South Central Connecticut Planning Region is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 58.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (19.5%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (13.0%).
All data for South Central Connecticut 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.