South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

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.