2023 ACS Census Data · Population 452,303
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region is a large county in Connecticut with a population of 452,303. The median household income is $86,365, 33% above the national average. The poverty rate is 10.3%, median home value is $290,800, and 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 40% above the national average.
Population
452,303
2023 estimate
Rank #159 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$86,365
Household
Rank #327 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$290,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #523 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
33.8%
Adults 25+
Rank #493 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.
51.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
13.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
22.6%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
7% below Connecticut avg·33% above national avg
Poverty Rate
6% below Connecticut avg·31% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
0% 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 →
$46,063
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 →
65.5%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
18% below Connecticut avg·39% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
9% below Connecticut avg·39% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
1% below Connecticut avg·7% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
3% below Connecticut avg·43% below national avg
Housing Units
191,984
Households
178,340
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,194
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
89.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
28 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
15% below Connecticut avg·40% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% below Connecticut avg·2% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.1%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
5.3%
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