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South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

U.S. County
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.

Demographics

576,718 Population
367.25 Square Miles
1,570.36 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
40.5 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
19.18%
18 to 34
23.93%
35 to 64
37.36%
65 and Over
19.54%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
48.36%
Female
51.64%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
15.42%
Native
84.58%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
42.59%
2000 to 2009
16.85%
1990 to 1999
19.86%
Before 1990
20.7%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
7.39%
High School Grad or Higher
92.61%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
42.53%
School Dropout Rate
In School
98.53%
Dropped Out
1.47%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
75.95%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$51,001
Median Household Income
$89,645
Gini Index
0.48
Unemployment Rate
Employed
93.8%
Unemployed
6.2%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
11.34%
Population Under 18
Poverty
12.54%
Non-poverty
87.46%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
9.05%
Non-poverty
90.95%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
24 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
5.11%
With Health Insurance Coverage
94.89%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.36
Number of Households
234,206
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
56.61%
Married
43.39%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
43.01%
Now Married
45.7%
Widowed
2.72%
Divorced
8.56%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
38.16%
Now Married
41.26%
Widowed
7.9%
Divorced
12.68%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
3.31%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
250,249
Occupancy Status
Occupied
93.59%
Vacant
6.41%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
61.03%
Renter Occupied
38.97%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
30.85%
For Sale
2.03%
Other
67.12%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1963
Types of Structures
Single Unit
58.93%
Multi Unit
40.7%
Mobile Home
0.36%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.03%
*Universe: Housing Units
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
64.57%
Without Mortgage
35.43%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$383,600
Median Gross Rent
$1,600
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
12.6%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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