Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Western Connecticut Planning Region is located in Connecticut with a total population of 621,232. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 9 in Connecticut.

Age Demographics

The median age in Western Connecticut Planning Region is 41.5 years. This is about average than the state median of 41.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Western Connecticut Planning Region is $124,553. This is 33% higher than the state median of $93,760. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 59% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.4%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $625,400. Housing costs are 82% higher than the state median of $343,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x. 66.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Western Connecticut Planning Region is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.9%.

Education

55.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% higher 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 91.7%. Notably, 25.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.