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Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region had 98,096 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.9% since 2020, faster than Connecticut (+2.2%). It holds 32 places (1 city, village or borough, 16 towns and townships and 15 census-designated) and 26 census tracts. GEOID 09150.
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region is the county of the Putnam, CT micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
98,096
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 95,348 · ACS 2020-2024: 96,312
Median household income
$90,589
±$4,016 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$307,600
±$7,868 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$1,155
±$26 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
How many people live in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 95,348 residents in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region. The Census Bureau estimates 98,096 for July 1, 2025, up 2.9% since 2020, faster than Connecticut (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 96,312 over 554 square miles of land.
| Measure | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 96,312 | 3,624,508 | – |
| Households | 39,412±418 | 1,434,007 | – |
| Average household size | 2.41±0.03 | 2.46 | – |
| Housing units | 41,736±68 | 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 Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region?
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region holds 32 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place), 16 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 15 census-designated places. The largest is Killingly with 18,177 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Killingly | 17,752 | $84,350 |
|---|---|---|
| Plainfield | 14,973 | $76,993 |
| Putnam | 9,224 | $70,561 |
| Thompson | 9,189 | $93,629 |
| Brooklyn | 8,450 | $96,207 |
| Woodstock | 8,221 | $112,011 |
| Putnam CDP | 7,065 | $65,511 |
| Canterbury | 5,045 | $103,198 |
| Pomfret | 4,266 | $108,476 |
| Ashford | 4,191 | $121,926 |
| Danielson | 4,155 | $64,050 |
| Sterling | 3,578 | $102,695 |
| Moosup | 3,113 | $73,024 |
| Plainfield Village | 2,580 | $54,375 |
| Voluntown | 2,570 | $101,964 |
| East Brooklyn | 2,205 | $73,698 |
| Chaplin | 2,151 | $97,846 |
| Hampton | 1,728 | $109,167 |
| Eastford | 1,649 | $97,422 |
| Scotland | 1,576 | $99,881 |
| Wauregan | 1,539 | $79,545 |
| South WoodstockGEOID 0971530 | 1,493 | $97,801 |
| North Grosvenor DaleGEOID 0954730 | 1,464 | not published |
| QuinebaugGEOID 0963270 | 1,114 | $105,181 |
| Brooklyn CDP | 952 | $76,333 |
| Union | 785 | $88,958 |
| DayvilleGEOID 0918990 | 631 | $66,707 |
| Lake BungeeGEOID 0941226 | 601 | $88,369 |
| MechanicsvilleGEOID 0946240 | 540 | $44,349 |
| Lake ChaffeeGEOID 0941238 | 282 | $104,375 |
| Quasset LakeGEOID 0963165 | 187 | not published |
| Witches WoodsGEOID 0987455 | 114 | $250,000 or more |
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 Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region?
The median resident of Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region is 44.1 years old; 18.4% are under 18 and 19.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.2%. 4.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.1±0.3 | 41.1 | – |
| Under 18 years | 18.4% | 20.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.8%±0.2 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.2% | 18.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.3%±0.6 pts | 61.9% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±0.3 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.2 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 | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1%±0.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.4%±0.7 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.3%±0.9 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8%±0.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
| With a disability | 14.2%±1.0 pts | 12.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.8%±0.5 pts | 5.4% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.5%±0.7 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.1%±1.3 pts | 42.5% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.7%±1.0 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.2%±0.7 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 Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region earn?
Half of Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region's 39,412 households earn less than $90,589 a year (±$4,016), against $95,781 in Connecticut. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $90,589±$4,016 | $95,781 | – |
| Mean household income | $113,121±$3,786 | $138,744 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,072±$1,533 | $55,915 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 7.5%±1.1 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.1%±3.0 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.9%±1.3 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.4%±1.0 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 Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region?
Owners occupy 77.3% of Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region's occupied homes and renters 22.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $307,600 by its owner (±$7,868). The median renter pays $1,155 a month including utilities, and 30.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $307,600±$7,868 | $366,900 | – |
| Median gross rent | $1,155±$26 | $1,488 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.0%±4.4 pts | 43.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,985±$37 | $2,429 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.3%±1.4 pts | 66.5% | – |
| Housing units | 41,736±68 | 1,541,822 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.3%±0.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.3%±1.4 pts | 58.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.7%±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.9%±1.5 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 Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region building?
Builders took permits for 185 new housing units across Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region in 2025 (183 single-family), 1.9 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 Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region get to work?
79.8% of Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region's workers drive alone and 11.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.0%.
| Measure | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.8%±1.1 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0%±0.9 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 79.8%±1.3 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.0%±0.9 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.9%±1.2 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.0 min±1.0 | 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 Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region's census tracts?
Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region is divided into 26 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $48,304 (Tract 9031.01) to $127,792 (Tract 9011.01).
All 26 census tracts of Northeastern Connecticut 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 Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region compare with Connecticut's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 9th of 9 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 4th of 9 |
| Residents per square mile | 8th of 9 |
| Median household income | 5th of 9 |
| Median home value | 9th of 9 |
| Median gross rent | 9th of 9 |
| Poverty rate | 7th of 9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9th of 9 |
| Median age | 3rd 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
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