Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

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.