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
92th
Median Household Income $86,586 +15.2% #387 / 3,222
88th
Median Age 41.1 years +5.7% #1,762 / 3,222
45th
Median Home Value $323,400 +14.7% #520 / 3,222
84th
Median Gross Rent $1,365 +17.4% #346 / 3,222
89th
Poverty Rate 10.7% -15.5% #941 / 3,222
71th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

91.2%
Native Born
8.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$86,586 +15.2% vs nat'l
Rank #387 of 3,222
88th percentile
Per Capita Income
$47,133 +14.2% vs nat'l
Rank #308 of 3,222
90th percentile
Poverty Rate
10.7% −15.5% vs nat'l
Rank #941 of 3,222
71th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.8% −9.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,893 of 3,222
41th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
35.8% +6.2% vs nat'l
Rank #437 of 3,222
86th percentile
Mean Commute Time
26.3 min −4.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,620 of 3,222
50th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$323,400 +14.7% vs nat'l
Rank #520 of 3,222
84th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,365 +17.4% vs nat'l
Rank #346 of 3,222
89th percentile
Homeownership Rate
65.1% +1.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,739 of 3,222
15th percentile
65.1% Homeownership

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Health

95.3% of residents in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% above the national rate.

95.3% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
95.3% +3.9% vs nat'l
Rank #506 of 3,222
84th percentile

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.