Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
County
Overview
- County Name
- Western Connecticut Planning Region
- State
- Connecticut
- FIPS Code
- 09190
- State FIPS
- 09
- County FIPS
- 190
Geography
- Land Area
- 532.13 sq mi
- Water Area
- 115.90 sq mi
- Total Area
- 648.03 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.279055
- Longitude
- -73.446550
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 554,230
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 425,684
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 462,293 | 83.4% |
| Hispanic | 91,936 | 16.6% |
| White | 366,001 | 66.0% |
| Black | 54,956 | 9.9% |
| Asian | 24,310 | 4.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 420 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 181 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,847 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 368,142 | 86.5% |
| Hispanic | 57,549 | 13.5% |
| White | 297,241 | 69.8% |
| Black | 47,901 | 11.3% |
| Asian | 20,664 | 4.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,376 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 179 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 973 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 627,071
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $146,896
- Poverty Rate
- 7.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 46,248
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 383,219 | 61.1% |
| Black | 61,269 | 9.8% |
| Asian | 34,370 | 5.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 68,796 (15.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 243,509 (55.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 251,530
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $760,901
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $2,345
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 58.9%
- Public Transit
- 7.2%
- Work From Home
- 22.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.