Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 1st-largest in Connecticut

The population of Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut is 969,029 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 1st-largest county in Connecticut. The median household income is $91,541, the median home value is $298,200, and the median age is 40.2.

The population of Capitol Planning Region has grown 2.8% since 2020 (964,088 → 991,508), a +0.70% annualized rate.

Capitol Planning Region, CT

969,029

Population

+0.70%

Annual growth

943

People / sq mi

$91,541

Median Income

$298,200

Median Home Value

Capitol Planning Region covers 1,027 sq mi of land at 943.2 people per square mile.

About Capitol Planning Region, CT

Capitol Planning Region is a county in Connecticut with a population of 969,029. It ranks #1 among counties in Connecticut by population. The median age is 40.2, older than the national median. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

The median household income in Capitol Planning Region is $91,541, above the US median of $74,580. 6.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $298,200, with monthly rent averaging $1,351. The homeownership rate of 65.4% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Capitol Planning Region reflects 41.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 15.2% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 23.5 minutes each way.

Capitol Planning Region Population History (2020-2024)

The county of Capitol Planning Region had a population of 964,088 in 2020 and 991,508 in 2024, a 2.8% growth over 4 years. The peak was 991,508 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.70%.

991,508

Population (2024)

964,088

Population (2020)

991,508

Peak (2024)

0.70%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2020	964,088	-	-	estimate
2021	971,938	+7,850	+0.81%	estimate
2022	975,591	+3,653	+0.38%	estimate
2023	983,326	+7,735	+0.79%	estimate
2024	991,508	+8,182	+0.83%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	65.8%
Black or African American	12.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.2

Median Age

51.0%

Female

49.0%

Male

17.8%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.1%

5–9

5.4%

10–14

6.1%

15–19

6.7%

20–24

7.0%

25–34

13.0%

35–44

12.8%

45–54

12.4%

55–59

7.1%

60–64

6.7%

65–74

10.2%

75–84

5.1%

85+

2.5%

Children (under 15): 16.6% · Seniors (65+): 17.8%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$91,541$-2,219 vs state
Mean household income	$122,979
Per-capita income	$49,924
Poverty rate	6.9%+0.1% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.5%
Employment-to-population	62.4%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

26.5%

Finance & real estate

11.4%

Manufacturing

10.8%

Information

10.5%

Education & health care

7.4%

Retail trade

5.4%

Construction

5.1%

Public administration

4.2%

The largest employment sector in Capitol Planning Region is professional & business services, accounting for 26.5% of workers.

How residents commute

2.6%

Drive alone

1.8%

Carpool

72.1%

Public transit

15.2%

Work from home

23.5 min

Avg commute

Housing

$298,200$-45,000 vs state

Median home value

$1,351

Median rent

65.4%

Homeownership rate

415,269

Total housing units

93.7%

Occupied

6.3%

Vacant

34.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.8%

With health insurance

94.9%

With broadband internet

24.0%

Foreign-born

4.7%

Veterans (18+)

12.2%

With a disability

76.2%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.2%

High School+

41.5%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Connecticut

Bridgeport (148,012)Stamford (135,806)New Haven (132,893)Hartford (119,970)Waterbury (114,356)Norwalk (91,375)Danbury (86,086)New Britain (73,301)West Hartford (63,809)Bristol (61,129)All Connecticut cities →

Other counties in Connecticut

Western Connecticut Planning Region (621,232)South Central Connecticut Planning Region (566,803)Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (452,303)Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (326,296)Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region (279,025)Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region (174,983)Northwest Hills Planning Region (112,848)Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region (95,829)All Connecticut counties →

Part of Connecticut

Connecticut demographic profile All Connecticut data →

Metro areas in Connecticut

Hartford (1,144,012)Bridgeport (947,528)New Haven (566,803)Waterbury (452,303)Norwich (279,025)All US metros →

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Common questions about Capitol Planning Region, CT

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Frequently Asked Questions

Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut has a population of 969,029 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 1st-largest county in Connecticut. Population density is 943 people per square mile.

The population of Capitol Planning Region has grown 2.8% since 2020 (964,088 → 991,508), a +0.70% annualized rate.

The median household income in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut is $91,541, with mean (average) household income of $122,979 and per-capita income of $49,924. 6.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Capitol Planning Region, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (65.8%), Black or African American (12.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut is 40.2 years. Residents are 51.0% female and 49.0% male.

The median home value in Capitol Planning Region is $298,200 and median monthly rent is $1,351. 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 415,269 total housing units, 6.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

Bridgeport is among the largest cities associated with Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, with a population of 148,012.