Southeastern Connecticut County, CT

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    2024 Population
    279,971
    2024 Median Age
    41.1
    0.244% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    10.7%
    0.964% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $86,586
    2.85% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $323,400
    10% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    135,781
    0.209% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Southeastern Connecticut 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.

    96.3% of the residents in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT are Eastern Connecticut State University (925 degrees awarded in 2024), Connecticut College (490 degrees), and United States Coast Guard Academy (231 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT was $323,400, and the homeownership rate was 65.1%.

    Most people in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT was 2 cars per household.

    United States

    Population & Diversity

    Southeastern Connecticut County, CT is home to a population of 280k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.84% of Southeastern Connecticut County, CT residents were born outside of the country (24.7k people).

    In 2024, there were 14.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (198k people) in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 13.1k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    96.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.3% of Southeastern Connecticut County, CT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT was 96.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      198k ± 846
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      13.7k ± 821
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      13.1k ± 1.37k
    15%
    Hispanic Population
    42.1k people

    In 2024, there were 14.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (198k people) in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 13.1k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    15% of the people in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT are hispanic (42.1k people).

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    Foreign-Born Population

    8.84%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    24.7k people
    8.84%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    24.7k people

    As of 2024, 8.84% of Southeastern Connecticut County, CT residents (24.7k 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 Southeastern Connecticut County, CT was 8.84%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      5,256 ± 495
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      4,958 ± 550
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      2,593 ± 434

    Southeastern Connecticut County, CT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.06 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    95.3% of the population of Southeastern Connecticut County, CT has health coverage, with 46.8% on employee plans, 19.6% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 3.18% on military or VA plans.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.3% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    4.71%
    Uninsured
    46.8%
    Employer Coverage
    19.6%
    Medicaid
    13.3%
    Medicare
    12.5%
    Non-Group
    3.18%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT grew by 3.92% from 4.53% to 4.71%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 6.1% in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT.

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    Economy

    The economy of Southeastern Connecticut County, CT employs 136k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT were Manufacturing (20,706 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (19,867 people), and Educational Services (15,447 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($110,833), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($93,813), and Public Administration ($85,625).

    Employment

    Occupations

    136k
    2024 Value
    ± 3,018
    0.209%
    1 Year growth
    ± 3.14%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT grew at a rate of 0.209%, from 135k employees to 136k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT, are Management Occupations (14,758 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (12,577 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (11,162 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Southeastern Connecticut County, CT.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    136k
    2024 Value
    ± 3,018
    0.209%
    1 Year growth
    ± 3.14%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT grew at a rate of 0.209%, from 135k employees to 136k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT, are Manufacturing (20,706 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (19,867 people), and Educational Services (15,447 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Southeastern Connecticut County, CT, though some of these residents may live in Southeastern Connecticut 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

    $63,018
    Median earning men ± $2,470
    $43,630
    Median earning women ± $1,728

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($98,582), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($97,250), and Information ($95,119).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($75,239), Public Administration ($73,964), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,420).

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 415
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 401
      Retail Trade
    3. 366
      Construction

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $1.48M
      Manufacturing
    2. $1.13M
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. $1.07M
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT awarded 1,754 degrees. The student population of Southeastern Connecticut County, CT in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 3,760 male students and 4,612 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT are White (1,154 and 67.9%), Hispanic or Latino (223 and 13.1%), Black or African American (102 and 6%), and Two or More Races (83 and 4.89%).

    The largest universities in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT by number of degrees awarded are Eastern Connecticut State University (925 and 52.7%), Connecticut College (490 and 27.9%), and United States Coast Guard Academy (231 and 13.2%).

    The most popular majors in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT are General Psychology (161 and 9.18%), General Business Administration & Management (132 and 7.53%), and General Political Science & Government (79 and 4.5%).

    The median tuition costs are $52,160 for private four year colleges, and $12,004 and $25,087 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
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    In 2024 in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 58.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 8,372 (44.9% men and 55.1% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 8,372 students enrolled in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT, 44.9% men and 55.1% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,340 records, of which 55.7% were women and 44.3% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Psychology
      161 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      132 degrees awarded
    3. General Political Science & Government
      79 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT was General Psychology with 161 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Eastern Connecticut State University
      925 degrees awarded
    2. Connecticut College
      490 degrees awarded
    3. United States Coast Guard Academy
      231 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Eastern Connecticut State University with 925 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 703 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT, which is 0.669 times less than the 1,051 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,154 degrees mean that there were 5.17 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 223 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 ($52,160) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($4,030) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT was $323,400 in 2024, which is 0.972 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $293,900 to $323,400, a 10% increase. The homeownership rate in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT is 65.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT have an average commute time of 23.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 14.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT. From 2025 to 2025, the indicator grew 0%.

    Housing

    Property

    $323,400
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$5,559
    $75,341
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,936

    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 Southeastern Connecticut County, CT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    65.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    60.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 65.1% of the housing units in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.4%.

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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.
    $86,586
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,937
    116k
    Number of Households
    ± 2,782

    In 2024, the median household income of the 116k households in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT grew to $86,586 from the previous year's value of $84,185.

    The following chart displays the households in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (75.5%)
    2. Worked At Home (11.7%)
    3. Carpooled (7.04%)

    In 2024, 75.5% of workers in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.7%) and those who carpooled to work (7.04%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    23.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT have a shorter commute time (23.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.78% of the workforce in Southeastern Connecticut 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 Southeastern Connecticut County, CT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 14.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    10.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT (28.7k out of 269k 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 Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    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, 16.5% of the children was living in poverty in Southeastern Connecticut County, CT.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

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