Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Naugatuck Valley Planning Region is located in Connecticut with a total population of 452,303. It is the 4th most populous county out of 9 in Connecticut.

Age Demographics

The median age in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region is 41.9 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 41.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region is $86,365. This is 8% lower than the state median of $93,760. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% higher. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.1%. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $290,800. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $343,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 67.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.2%.

Education

33.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% 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 90.3%.