Southeastern 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 | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 266,661 | 3,353,625 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 390.9 | 604.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.22% | -0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.6 | 42.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 108,635 | 1,298,936 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $86,205 | $95,363 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.43% | 4.09% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $257,500 | $290,235 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,312 | $1,419 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.3% | 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 | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 20.8 | 22.1 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 10.7% | 14.5% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.7% | 38.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.3 | 80.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.6% | 12.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.4% | 15.2% | 19.0% |