2023 ACS Census Data · Population 969,029
Capitol Planning Region is a large county in Connecticut with a population of 969,029. The median household income is $91,541, 41% above the national average. The poverty rate is 10.3%, median home value is $298,200, and 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 72% above the national average.
Population
969,029
2023 estimate
Rank #52 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$91,541
Household
Rank #233 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$298,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #493 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
41.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #221 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
15.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
23.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
2% below Connecticut avg·41% above national avg
Poverty Rate
5% below Connecticut avg·31% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% above Connecticut avg·14% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$49,924
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
10.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
65.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
16% below Connecticut avg·43% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
4% below Connecticut avg·46% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
5% below Connecticut avg·10% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
4% above Connecticut avg·33% below national avg
Housing Units
415,269
Households
389,086
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,245
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
90.5%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
24 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
4% above Connecticut avg·72% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% below Connecticut avg·3% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
4.9%
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