Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Capitol Planning Region is located in Connecticut with a total population of 969,029. It is the 1st most populous county out of 9 in Connecticut.

Age Demographics

The median age in Capitol Planning Region is 40.2 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 41.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Capitol Planning Region is $91,541. This is 2% lower than the state median of $93,760. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% higher. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $298,200. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $343,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Capitol Planning Region is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.4%.

Education

41.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 1% lower than the state rate of 41.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.2%. Notably, 18.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.