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County overview

South Central Connecticut Planning Region

Connecticut - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for South Central Connecticut Planning Region.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in South Central Connecticut Planning Region

Population
571,298
Age 65+
17.5%
Median age
39.9
Owner-occupied
61.0%
With disability
11.3%
Median home value
$309,600
Median income
$83,617
Residents 65+
99,975
How South Central Connecticut Planning Region compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+6.1%
% owner-occupied
-5.9%
% with disability
-12.4%
Median household income
+11.3%
Median home value
+9.8%
Median age
+3.6%

Comparison computed from the latest American Community Survey 5-year estimates. A positive number means this county is higher than the national average; negative means lower.

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Other counties in Connecticut

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977,165 residents
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620,666 residents
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451,887 residents
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326,381 residents
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
280,293 residents
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
175,244 residents

Aging-in-place in South Central Connecticut Planning Region

South Central Connecticut Planning Region is home to roughly 571,298 residents, of whom about 99,977 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 17.5%, above the U.S. average. For families planning aging-in-place modifications here, that population density translates directly into a deep bench of local contractors familiar with the needs of older homeowners.

Roughly 61.0% of homes in South Central Connecticut Planning Region are owner-occupied at a median home value of $309,600. That's an ownership rate close to the national average. Older homes in established neighborhoods can require careful planning for grab-bar anchoring, walk-in shower conversions, and doorway widening - all standard work for the aging-in-place specialists listed below.

About 11.3% of South Central Connecticut Planning Region residents report a disability, a rate below national levels. Demand for accessibility-focused remodelers - bathroom safety upgrades, non-slip flooring, ADA toilet installations, and lowered countertops - reflects that local population, not a one-size-fits-all national average.