Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
CT · FIPS 09190 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 627,071 | — | #111 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $128,188 | +70.6% | #34 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.5 years | +6.7% | #1,639 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $652,900 | +131.6% | #66 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,110 | +81.4% | #31 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% | -40.8% | #273 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Western Connecticut Planning Region has a population of 627,071, making it the #111 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Western Connecticut Planning Region is $128,188, ranking #34 out of 3,222 counties — 70.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.5% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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The median home value in Western Connecticut Planning Region is $652,900 (+131.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $2,110/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.4%.
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92.8% of residents in Western Connecticut Planning Region have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% above the national rate.
About Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut has a total population of 627,071, making it the 111th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Western Connecticut Planning Region is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Western Connecticut Planning Region is $128,188, which ranks #34 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 70.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Western Connecticut Planning Region is $652,900, 131.6% above the national median. Renters in Western Connecticut Planning Region pay a median gross rent of $2,110 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Western Connecticut Planning Region, 55.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 64.8% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.6 min.
Western Connecticut Planning Region is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 58.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (20.5%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (9.3%).
All data for Western 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.