Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

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.