Western Connecticut Planning Region County , Connecticut
Population: 621,232 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Educational attainment and income in Western Connecticut Planning Region County both run well above the national norm — 55% of adults with a bachelor's degree, median household income near $124,553 — characteristic of an affluent suburban county anchored to a larger regional economy. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Western Connecticut Planning Region County in the top 4% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with hurricane exposure the dominant local risk.
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $124,553 |
| Per Capita Income | $79,648 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% |
| Median Home Value | $625,400 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,060/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.8% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 621,232 |
| Median Age | 41.5 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 55.0% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 96.3 · 96th national percentile
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