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Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut Demographics 2026

Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut has a population of 96,312, the 9th most populous county in Connecticut. The median household income is $90,589 and the median home value is $307,600. The poverty rate is 7.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region Quick Facts

Population 96,312
Median Household Income $90,589
Median Home Value $307,600
Poverty Rate 7.5%
Unemployment Rate 6.0%
Median Age 44.1 years
Homeownership Rate 77.3%
Affordability Ratio 3.4x
Bachelor's Degree+ 26.1%
High School Graduation 92.5%
Cities/Places 0
Population 96,312 9th of 9
Median Income $90,589 5% lower than state
Poverty Rate 7.5%
Unemployment 6.0%

How Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population95,82996,312+0.5%
Median household income$87,564$90,589+3.5%
Median home value$281,300$307,600+9.3%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.6%
$25K-$50K 12.6%
$50K-$100K 31.3%
$100K+ 45.5%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.3%
$10K-$15K
2.5%
$15K-$20K
2.5%
$20K-$25K
2.4%
$25K-$30K
2.4%
$30K-$35K
2.9%
$35K-$40K
2.7%
$40K-$45K
2.6%
$45K-$50K
2.1%
$50K-$60K
5.5%
$60K-$75K
11.4%
$75K-$100K
14.4%
$100K-$125K
12.7%
$125K-$150K
9.0%
$150K-$200K
11.3%
$200K+
12.5%

Employment

6.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.6%|National: 5.2%
65.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.3%
Renter 22.7%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.4x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,155/mo 15.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

25out of 100
Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 57 | National average: 61

Education

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Population Overview

Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region is located in Connecticut with a total population of 96,312. It is the 9th most populous county out of 9 in Connecticut.

Age Demographics

The median age in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region is 44.1 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 41.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region is $90,589. This is 5% lower than the state median of $95,781. It is also 12% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.5%. This is 25% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 5.6%. The median home value is $307,600. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $366,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.2%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 9.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.2%) is well below the state average of 18.3%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 4.8%.

Education

26.1% 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 39% lower 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 92.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Northeastern Connecticut 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 Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut?

Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region has a population of 96,312, making it the 9th most populous county in Connecticut.

What is the median income in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region?

The median household income in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region is $90,589 with a poverty rate of 7.5%.

How many cities are in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut?

Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region contains 0 Census-designated places.