Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region is located in Connecticut with a total population of 279,025. It is the 6th most populous county out of 9 in Connecticut.

Age Demographics

The median age in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region is 41.0 years. This is about average than the state median of 41.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region is $84,185. This is 10% lower than the state median of $93,760. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% higher. The poverty rate stands at 10.5%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $293,900. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $343,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.7%.

Education

34.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% 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 92.6%. Notably, 15.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.