Western CT Planning Region's estimated 2026 population is 650,637 with a growth rate of 1.06% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Western CT 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
The racial composition of Western CT Planning Region includes 64.08% White, 10.33% Black or African American, 8.4% other race, 5.36% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (64.08%)
Two or more races (11.48%)
Black or African American (10.33%)
Other race (8.4%)
Asian (5.36%)
Native American (0.3%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 398,099 | 64.08% |
| Two or more races | 71,347 | 11.48% |
| Black or African American | 64,185 | 10.33% |
| Other race | 52,162 | 8.4% |
| Asian | 33,292 | 5.36% |
| Native American | 1,850 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 297 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Western CT Planning Region's average per capita income is $70,621. Household income levels show a median of $124,553. The poverty rate stands at 7.38%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $187,496 | $285,292 |
| Families | $156,520 | $248,252 |
| Households | $124,553 | $209,168 |
| Non Families | $72,146 | $113,899 |
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