Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region is located in Connecticut with a total population of 174,983. It is the 7th most populous county out of 9 in Connecticut.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region is 45.8 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 41.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region is $101,117. This is 8% higher than the state median of $93,760. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.9%. This is 32% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $359,000. Housing costs are 5% higher than the state median of $343,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.4%. The Black or African American population (4.5%) is well below the state average of 9.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.4%) is well below the state average of 17.8%.

Education

45.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% higher 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 95.2%. Notably, 20.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.