South Central Connecticut Planning Region's estimated 2026 population is 579,944 with a growth rate of 0.21% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. South Central Connecticut Planning Region is the 3rd largest county in Connecticut. The 2010 population was 0 and has seen a growth of since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.2 years
Female: 41.5 years
Male: 38.9 years
There are 458,975 adults, (106,066 of whom are seniors) in South Central Connecticut Planning Region.
Female: 294,796 (51.7%)
Male: 275,802 (48.3%)
The racial composition of South Central Connecticut Planning Region includes 61.58% White, 13.86% Black or African American, 9.02% other race, 4.57% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 351,364 | 61.58% |
| Black or African American | 79,061 | 13.86% |
| Two or more races | 60,752 | 10.65% |
| Other race | 51,448 | 9.02% |
| Asian | 26,087 | 4.57% |
| Native American | 1,652 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 234 | 0.04% |
South Central Connecticut Planning Region's average per capita income is $60,861. Household income levels show a median of $88,197. The poverty rate stands at 11.41%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $145,974 | $178,787 |
| Families | $115,384 | $149,148 |
| Households | $88,197 | $121,469 |
| Non Families | $50,926 | $72,615 |
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