Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region is located in Connecticut with a total population of 95,829. It is the 9th most populous county out of 9 in Connecticut.

Age Demographics

The median age in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region is 43.9 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 41.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region is $87,564. This is 7% lower than the state median of $93,760. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.6%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $281,300. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $343,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.1%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 9.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 17.8%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 4.7%.

Education

26.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 38% 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 92.1%.