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County overview

Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region

Population
280,293
Age 65+
18.9%
Median age
41.6
Owner-occupied
66.1%
With disability
13.5%
Median home value
$275,900
Median income
$80,330
Residents 65+
52,957
How Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+14.5%
% owner-occupied
+2%
% with disability
+4.7%
Median household income
+6.9%
Median home value
-2.1%
Median age
+8.1%

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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571,298 residents
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451,887 residents
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
326,381 residents
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
175,244 residents

Aging-in-place in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region

Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region is home to roughly 280,293 residents, of whom about 52,975 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 18.9%, well 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 66.1% of homes in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region are owner-occupied at a median home value of $275,900. 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 13.5% of Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region residents report a disability, a rate in line with 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.