Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut Demographics 2026
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut has a population of 175,822, the 7th most populous county in Connecticut. The median household income is $104,428 and the median home value is $379,700. The poverty rate is 6.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Quick Facts
How Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 174,983 | 175,822 | +0.5% |
| Median household income | $101,117 | $104,428 | +3.3% |
| Median home value | $359,000 | $379,700 | +5.8% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 57 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
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Population Overview
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region is located in Connecticut with a total population of 175,822. 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 45.9 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 41.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region is $104,428. This is 9% higher than the state median of $95,781. It is also 29% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.8%. This is 32% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 5.6%. The median home value is $379,700. Housing costs are 3% higher than the state median of $366,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 66.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.8%. The Black or African American population (4.4%) is well below the state average of 9.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.8%) is well below the state average of 18.3%.
Education
46.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 42.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.5%. Notably, 20.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Connecticut and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut?
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region has a population of 175,822, making it the 7th most populous county in Connecticut.
What is the median income in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region?
The median household income in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region is $104,428 with a poverty rate of 6.8%.
How many cities are in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut?
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region contains 0 Census-designated places.