Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
CT · FIPS 09180 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 279,971 | — | #258 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $86,586 | +15.2% | #387 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.1 years | +5.7% | #1,762 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $323,400 | +14.7% | #520 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,365 | +17.4% | #346 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% | -15.5% | #941 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region has a population of 279,971, making it the #258 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region is $86,586, ranking #387 out of 3,222 counties — 15.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.7% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region is $323,400 (+14.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,365/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.1%.
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95.3% of residents in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% above the national rate.
About Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut has a total population of 279,971, making it the 258th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region is $86,586, which ranks #387 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region is $323,400, 14.7% above the national median. Renters in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region pay a median gross rent of $1,365 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, 35.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6.2% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.3 min.
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 70.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.0%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.9%).
All data for Southeastern 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.