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Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. Capitol Planning Region had 994,115 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.7% since 2020, slower than Connecticut (+2.2%). It holds 66 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs, 31 towns and townships and 33 census-designated) and 249 census tracts. GEOID 09110.
Capitol Planning Region is one of the 2 counties of the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
994,115
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 976,248 · ACS 2020-2024: 977,290
Median household income
$93,394
±$1,372 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$323,700
±$2,648 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$1,411
±$14 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
How many people live in Capitol Planning Region, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 976,248 residents in Capitol Planning Region. The Census Bureau estimates 994,115 for July 1, 2025, up 1.7% since 2020, slower than Connecticut (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 977,290 over 1,027 square miles of land.
| Measure | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 977,290 | 3,624,508 | – |
| Households | 391,113±1,213 | 1,434,007 | – |
| Average household size | 2.41±0.01 | 2.46 | – |
| Housing units | 416,559±212 | 1,541,822 | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Capitol Planning Region?
Capitol Planning Region holds 66 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 31 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 33 census-designated places. The largest is Hartford with 121,981 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Hartford | 121,054 | $46,411 |
|---|---|---|
| New Britain | 74,135 | $58,613 |
| West Hartford | 64,083 | $129,890 |
| Manchester | 59,713 | $86,840 |
| East Hartford | 51,045 | $70,778 |
| Southington | 43,501 | $124,309 |
| Enfield | 42,141 | $90,404 |
| Manchester CDP | 36,379 | $74,267 |
| Glastonbury | 35,159 | $157,192 |
| Newington | 30,536 | $102,884 |
| Vernon | 30,215 | $85,356 |
| Windsor | 29,492 | $104,725 |
| Wethersfield | 27,298 | $126,806 |
| South Windsor | 26,918 | $144,961 |
| Farmington | 26,712 | $141,120 |
| Mansfield | 25,892 | $72,393 |
| Simsbury | 24,517 | $157,907 |
| Bloomfield | 21,535 | $98,725 |
| Rocky Hill | 20,845 | $99,941 |
| Berlin | 20,175 | $113,598 |
| Avon | 18,932 | $154,058 |
| Plainville | 17,525 | $84,343 |
| Ellington | 16,426 | $129,913 |
| Storrs | 15,979 | $37,839 |
| Suffield | 15,752 | $119,472 |
| Tolland | 14,563 | $133,264 |
| Windsor Locks | 12,613 | $81,205 |
| Coventry | 12,235 | $108,213 |
| Stafford | 11,472 | $93,235 |
| East Windsor | 11,190 | $96,250 |
| Granby | 10,903 | $120,275 |
| Somers | 10,255 | $124,705 |
| Canton | 10,124 | $117,991 |
| Kensington | 9,962 | $109,447 |
| Hebron | 9,098 | $142,500 |
| Thompsonville | 8,514 | $71,805 |
| Glastonbury Center | 8,459 | $107,357 |
| Rockville | 7,920 | $51,232 |
| Southwood Acres | 7,879 | $110,286 |
| Hazardville | 6,870 | $81,893 |
| Simsbury Center | 6,268 | $138,242 |
| Marlborough | 6,133 | $142,105 |
| Willington | 5,566 | $91,114 |
| Sherwood Manor | 5,372 | $90,821 |
| Columbia | 5,272 | $127,000 |
| East Granby | 5,214 | $120,938 |
| Bolton | 4,858 | $126,364 |
| Stafford Springs | 4,780 | $59,028 |
| Broad Brook | 3,998 | $97,625 |
| Collinsville | 3,721 | $94,815 |
| Andover | 3,151 | $134,632 |
| Weatogue | 2,906 | $163,714 |
| Coventry Lake | 2,823 | $73,224 |
| Blue Hills | 2,762 | $63,512 |
| West Simsbury | 2,521 | $201,397 |
| Salmon Brook | 2,428 | $74,375 |
| Crystal Lake | 2,152 | $143,882 |
| Plantsville | 2,016 | $113,299 |
| Somers CDP | 1,990 | $68,779 |
| North GranbyGEOID 0954660 | 1,835 | $110,741 |
| Canton ValleyGEOID 0912370 | 1,623 | $91,678 |
| South Coventry | 1,612 | $107,767 |
| Suffield DepotGEOID 0974655 | 1,440 | $91,625 |
| Tariffville | 1,324 | $106,944 |
| Mansfield CenterGEOID 0945120 | 1,021 | $135,349 |
| TerramuggusGEOID 0975200 | 990 | $141,923 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Capitol Planning Region?
The median resident of Capitol Planning Region is 40.0 years old; 20.2% are under 18 and 18.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 60.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 17.7%. 15.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0±0.2 | 41.1 | – |
| Under 18 years | 20.2%±0.1 pts | 20.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.0%±0.1 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 17.7% | 18.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 60.0%±0.2 pts | 61.9% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.5%±0.2 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.0%±0.1 pts | 4.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1%±0.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.2%±0.4 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 24.1%±0.5 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.5%±0.2 pts | 4.7% | – |
| With a disability | 12.4%±0.3 pts | 12.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.5%±0.2 pts | 5.4% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.4%±0.3 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 42.1%±0.6 pts | 42.5% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.8%±0.4 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.2%±0.2 pts | 2.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Capitol Planning Region earn?
Half of Capitol Planning Region's 391,113 households earn less than $93,394 a year (±$1,372), against $95,781 in Connecticut. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $93,394±$1,372 | $95,781 | – |
| Mean household income | $125,847±$1,497 | $138,744 | – |
| Per capita income | $51,016±$570 | $55,915 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 10.3%±0.5 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.0%±1.1 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.1%±0.5 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.5%±0.4 pts | 92.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Capitol Planning Region?
Owners occupy 65.7% of Capitol Planning Region's occupied homes and renters 34.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $323,700 by its owner (±$2,648). The median renter pays $1,411 a month including utilities, and 43.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $323,700±$2,648 | $366,900 | – |
| Median gross rent | $1,411±$14 | $1,488 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.2%±1.5 pts | 43.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,284±$19 | $2,429 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.7%±0.6 pts | 66.5% | – |
| Housing units | 416,559±212 | 1,541,822 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.8%±0.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 56.7%±0.6 pts | 58.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 18.2%±0.5 pts | 20.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Capitol Planning Region building?
Builders took permits for 1,146 new housing units across Capitol Planning Region in 2025 (338 single-family), 1.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Capitol Planning Region get to work?
69.7% of Capitol Planning Region's workers drive alone and 16.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.2%.
| Measure | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.9%±0.3 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2%±0.3 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 69.7%±0.6 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.5%±0.3 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.7%±0.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.7%±0.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.9%±0.4 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.6 min±0.3 | 26.5 min | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Capitol Planning Region's census tracts?
Capitol Planning Region is divided into 249 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $16,354 (Tract 5003) to $247,679 (Tract 4621.02).
All 249 census tracts of Capitol Planning Region, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Capitol Planning Region compare with Connecticut's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 1st of 9 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 7th of 9 |
| Residents per square mile | 5th of 9 |
| Median household income | 4th of 9 |
| Median home value | 6th of 9 |
| Median gross rent | 5th of 9 |
| Poverty rate | 5th of 9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3rd of 9 |
| Median age | 8th of 9 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Capitol Planning Region are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.