Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT

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2024 Population
175,822
2024 Median Age
45.9
0.218% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
6.8%
0.784% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$104,428
3.27% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$379,700
5.77% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
93,983
0.473% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.9% of the residents in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in None are Wesleyan University (1,216 degrees awarded in 2023), Cortiva Institute (205 degrees), and Holy Apostles College and Seminary (198 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT was $379,700, and the homeownership rate was 75.8%.

Most people in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26 minutes. The average car ownership in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT was 2 cars per household.

United States

Population & Diversity

Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT is home to a population of 176k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.21% of Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT residents were born outside of the country (14.4k people).

In 2024, there were 17.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (139k people) in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.78k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.45k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.9%
2024 Citizenship
97.1%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.9% of Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    139k ± 709
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    7.78k ± 651
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    6.45k ± 669
7.82%
Hispanic Population
13.8k people

In 2024, there were 17.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (139k people) in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.78k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.45k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

7.82% of the people in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT are hispanic (13.8k people).

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Foreign-Born Population

8.21%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
14.4k people
8.03%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
14.1k people

As of 2024, 8.21% of Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT residents (14.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT was 8.03%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,905 ± 370
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,695 ± 321
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,009 ± 244

Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.71 times greater than any other conflict.

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Health

96.7% of the population of Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT has health coverage, with 54.6% on employee plans, 12.9% on Medicaid, 16.4% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 1% on military or VA plans.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.2% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 41.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.3%
Uninsured
54.6%
Employer Coverage
12.9%
Medicaid
16.4%
Medicare
11.8%
Non-Group
1%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT declined by 3.67% from 3.42% to 3.3%.

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Health Indicators

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 4.34% in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT.

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Economy

The economy of Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT employs 94k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT were Health Care & Social Assistance (14,195 people), Educational Services (11,980 people), and Manufacturing (11,800 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($112,727), Utilities ($110,984), and Finance & Insurance ($105,179).

Employment

Occupations

94k
2024 Value
± 2,391
0.473%
1 Year growth
± 3.67%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT grew at a rate of 0.473%, from 93.5k employees to 94k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT, are Management Occupations (11,353 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,515 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (8,942 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

94k
2024 Value
± 2,391
0.473%
1 Year growth
± 3.67%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT grew at a rate of 0.473%, from 93.5k employees to 94k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (14,195 people), Educational Services (11,980 people), and Manufacturing (11,800 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT, though some of these residents may live in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$72,573
Median earning men ± $2,201
$53,584
Median earning women ± $1,674

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($110,614), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($108,564), and Public Administration ($97,604).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($85,682), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,607), and Public Administration ($73,219).

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 329
    Construction
  2. 317
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  3. 313
    Retail Trade

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $885k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  2. $788k
    Manufacturing
  3. $318k
    Retail Trade

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Education

In 2023, universities in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT awarded 1,619 degrees. The student population of Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,998 male students and 2,202 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT are White (860 and 60.3%), Hispanic or Latino (195 and 13.7%), Black or African American (115 and 8.06%), and Asian (111 and 7.78%).

The largest universities in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT by number of degrees awarded are Wesleyan University (1,216 and 75.1%), Cortiva Institute (205 and 12.7%), and Holy Apostles College and Seminary (198 and 12.2%).

The most popular majors in None are Master Aesthetician (149 and 9.2%), Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (146 and 9.02%), and General Psychology (130 and 8.03%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $38,098.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 17.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 31.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 4,200 (47.6% men and 52.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 4,200 students enrolled in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT, 47.6% men and 52.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,269 records, of which 49% were women and 51% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
    146 degrees awarded
  2. General Psychology
    120 degrees awarded
  3. General Political Science & Government
    84 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in None was Econometrics & Quantitative Economics with 146 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Wesleyan University
    1,216 degrees awarded
  2. Cortiva Institute
    205 degrees awarded
  3. Holy Apostles College and Seminary
    198 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wesleyan University with 1,216 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 651 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT, which is 0.673 times less than the 968 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 860 degrees mean that there were 4.41 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 195 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($38,098) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($200) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($975) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT was $379,700 in 2024, which is 1.14 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $359,000 to $379,700, a 5.77% increase. The homeownership rate in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT is 75.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT have an average commute time of 26 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 13.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT. From 2025 to 2025, the indicator grew 0%.

Housing

Property

$379,700
Median Property Value 2024
±$6,838
$56,136
Median Property Taxes
±$1,609

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

75.8%
Homeownership
2024
59.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 75.8% of the housing units in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.2%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$104,428
Median Household Income
± $2,975
74.1k
Number of Households
± 2,141

In 2024, the median household income of the 74.1k households in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT grew to $104,428 from the previous year's value of $101,117.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (71.6%)
  2. Worked At Home (16.8%)
  3. Carpooled (6.48%)

In 2024, 71.6% of workers in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.8%) and those who carpooled to work (6.48%).

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Commute Time

26 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT have a shorter commute time (26 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.57% of the workforce in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 13.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT.

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Poverty & Diversity

6.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT (11.5k out of 170k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2025, 7.6% of the children was living in poverty in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, CT.

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Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

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