2023 ACS Census Data · Population 174,983
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region is a mid-sized county in Connecticut with a population of 174,983. The median household income is $101,117, 55% above the national average. The poverty rate is 6.9%, median home value is $359,000, and 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 89% above the national average.
Population
174,983
2023 estimate
Rank #386 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$101,117
Household
Rank #138 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$359,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #312 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
45.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #152 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.
50.7%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
8.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
11.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
8% above Connecticut avg·55% above national avg
Poverty Rate
30% above Connecticut avg·54% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
0% below Connecticut avg·13% 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 →
$56,906
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
6.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
65.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
1% above Connecticut avg·72% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
1% below Connecticut avg·51% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
10% above Connecticut avg·3% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
8% above Connecticut avg·27% below national avg
Housing Units
82,771
Households
73,624
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,354
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
91.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
26 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
14% above Connecticut avg·89% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% above Connecticut avg·8% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
7.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
4.3%
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