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Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut
Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut. Northwest Hills Planning Region had 114,690 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.0% since 2020, in line with Connecticut (+2.2%). It holds 37 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs, 20 towns and townships and 14 census-designated) and 37 census tracts. GEOID 09160.
Northwest Hills Planning Region is the county of the Torrington, CT micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
114,690
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 112,503 · ACS 2020-2024: 113,216
Median household income
$93,551
±$3,107 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$335,600
±$8,278 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$1,193
±$33 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
How many people live in Northwest Hills Planning Region, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 112,503 residents in Northwest Hills Planning Region. The Census Bureau estimates 114,690 for July 1, 2025, up 2.0% since 2020, in line with Connecticut (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 113,216 over 787 square miles of land.
| Measure | Northwest Hills Planning Region | Connecticut | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 113,216 | 3,624,508 | – |
| Households | 47,845±600 | 1,434,007 | – |
| Average household size | 2.32±0.03 | 2.46 | – |
| Housing units | 55,752±71 | 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 Northwest Hills Planning Region?
Northwest Hills Planning Region holds 37 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 20 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 14 census-designated places. The largest is Torrington with 35,796 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Torrington | 35,515 | $70,856 |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester | 10,224 | $66,519 |
| Burlington | 9,519 | $165,120 |
| Litchfield | 8,192 | $102,609 |
| Winsted | 7,192 | $64,871 |
| New Hartford | 6,658 | $109,695 |
| Harwinton | 5,484 | $129,643 |
| Salisbury | 4,194 | $124,256 |
| Barkhamsted | 3,647 | $123,544 |
| Washington | 3,646 | $101,549 |
| North Canaan | 3,211 | $71,976 |
| Northwest Harwinton | 3,158 | $109,458 |
| Goshen | 3,150 | $152,093 |
| Kent | 3,019 | $96,064 |
| Sharon | 2,680 | $100,518 |
| Roxbury | 2,260 | $123,864 |
| Morris | 2,256 | $109,191 |
| Hartland | 1,901 | $113,375 |
| Norfolk | 1,588 | $91,548 |
| Cornwall | 1,567 | $128,864 |
| Colebrook | 1,361 | $111,250 |
| Warren | 1,351 | $134,583 |
| New Hartford CenterGEOID 0951420 | 1,284 | $76,853 |
| Canaan CDP | 1,190 | $48,214 |
| Litchfield borough | 1,179 | $109,773 |
| New PrestonGEOID 0952770 | 1,126 | $76,406 |
| Canaan | 1,080 | $89,632 |
| LakevilleGEOID 0941830 | 1,059 | $163,375 |
| Bantam | 720 | not published |
| Sharon CDPGEOID 0967890 | 662 | $162,617 |
| Norfolk CDP | 551 | $74,659 |
| Falls Village | 383 | $53,750 |
| Cornwall Bridge | 287 | not published |
| Pleasant ValleyGEOID 0960540 | 161 | $76,991 |
| RivertonGEOID 0964880 | 160 | $123,923 |
| West CornwallGEOID 0982030 | 138 | $175,156 |
| Cornwall CDPGEOID 0917170 | 120 | not published |
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 Northwest Hills Planning Region?
The median resident of Northwest Hills Planning Region is 47.1 years old; 17.8% are under 18 and 23.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.9%. 9.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Northwest Hills Planning Region | Connecticut | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.1±0.3 | 41.1 | – |
| Under 18 years | 17.8% | 20.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.1%±0.1 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.9% | 18.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.8%±0.4 pts | 61.9% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.4%±0.4 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.1%±0.2 pts | 4.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±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 | 4.2%±0.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.5%±0.7 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.4%±0.8 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8%±0.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| With a disability | 12.3%±0.7 pts | 12.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.9%±0.6 pts | 5.4% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.2%±0.8 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 39.4%±1.4 pts | 42.5% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.0%±1.1 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±0.4 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 Northwest Hills Planning Region earn?
Half of Northwest Hills Planning Region's 47,845 households earn less than $93,551 a year (±$3,107), against $95,781 in Connecticut. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Northwest Hills Planning Region | Connecticut | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $93,551±$3,107 | $95,781 | – |
| Mean household income | $131,679±$5,775 | $138,744 | – |
| Per capita income | $56,236±$2,344 | $55,915 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 8.8%±1.1 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.2%±2.1 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.6%±0.9 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.4%±0.8 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 Northwest Hills Planning Region?
Owners occupy 76.3% of Northwest Hills Planning Region's occupied homes and renters 23.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $335,600 by its owner (±$8,278). The median renter pays $1,193 a month including utilities, and 36.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Northwest Hills Planning Region | Connecticut | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $335,600±$8,278 | $366,900 | – |
| Median gross rent | $1,193±$33 | $1,488 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.8%±4.1 pts | 43.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,155±$56 | $2,429 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.3%±1.4 pts | 66.5% | – |
| Housing units | 55,752±71 | 1,541,822 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.1%±1.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.4%±1.3 pts | 58.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 26.9%±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 Northwest Hills Planning Region building?
Builders took permits for 133 new housing units across Northwest Hills Planning Region in 2025 (124 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 Northwest Hills Planning Region get to work?
71.5% of Northwest Hills Planning Region's workers drive alone and 15.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.4%.
| Measure | Northwest Hills Planning Region | Connecticut | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.7%±1.2 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4%±0.9 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 71.5%±1.3 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.2%±0.9 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1%±0.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Walked | 3.8%±0.6 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.2%±1.1 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.9 min±0.9 | 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 Northwest Hills Planning Region's census tracts?
Northwest Hills Planning Region is divided into 37 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $51,726 (Tract 3201.01) to $172,188 (Tract 4101.02).
All 37 census tracts of Northwest Hills 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 Northwest Hills Planning Region compare with Connecticut's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 8th of 9 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 5th of 9 |
| Residents per square mile | 9th of 9 |
| Median household income | 3rd of 9 |
| Median home value | 5th of 9 |
| Median gross rent | 8th of 9 |
| Poverty rate | 6th of 9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6th of 9 |
| Median age | 1st 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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Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Northwest Hills 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.