Western Connecticut Planning Region's estimated 2026 population is 643,243 with a growth rate of 0.43% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Western Connecticut Planning Region is the 2nd 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: 41.5 years
Female: 42.6 years
Male: 40.4 years
There are 490,581 adults, (109,217 of whom are seniors) in Western Connecticut Planning Region.
Female: 318,899 (50.9%)
Male: 308,172 (49.1%)
The racial composition of Western Connecticut Planning Region includes 61.11% White, 9.77% Black or African American, 9.29% other race, 5.48% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 383,219 | 61.11% |
| Two or more races | 87,493 | 13.95% |
| Black or African American | 61,269 | 9.77% |
| Other race | 58,263 | 9.29% |
| Asian | 34,370 | 5.48% |
| Native American | 2,169 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 288 | 0.05% |
Western Connecticut Planning Region's average per capita income is $72,457. Household income levels show a median of $128,188. The poverty rate stands at 7.46%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $191,600 | $295,101 |
| Families | $161,625 | $257,264 |
| Households | $128,188 | $214,668 |
| Non Families | $73,646 | $115,873 |
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