Western Connecticut Planning Region's 2026 population is estimated at 650,637, reflecting a 1.06% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Western Connecticut Planning Region is the 2nd largest county in Connecticut. The 2010 population was 0 and has grown since 2010.
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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