Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 74,739 | 3,353,625 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 132.6 | 604.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -2.94% | -0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.8 | 42.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 26,578 | 1,298,936 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,856 | $95,363 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.06% | 4.09% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $199,122 | $290,235 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,159 | $1,419 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 79.5% | 67.2% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 26.1 | 22.1 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 11.5% | 14.5% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.5% | 38.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.2 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.5% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.2% | 15.2% | 19.0% |