What is the poverty rate in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT?
Updated May. 28, 2026Refreshed monthly
In 2020–2024, about 7.5% of the population lived under the poverty line. The poverty rate is the percentage of people in a population whose household income falls below the poverty threshold set by the government. It measures the share of individuals or families who do not earn enough to meet basic needs such as food, housing, and healthcare. On average, 7,200 people were considered in poverty.
7.5%
of the population (2020–2024)
7.15K
people living under the poverty line (2020–2024)
Based on data from the American Community Survey, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region's poverty rate during 2015–2019 is the same as the poverty rate during the previous five years.
In 2024, 7.5% of the population in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT were living under the poverty line.
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In 2020–2024, about 7,200 people in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT were living under the poverty line.
People living under poverty line
Poverty doesn’t affect all groups equally. Rates vary widely by demographic group, family type and location.
Four groups had a lower than average poverty rate: American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian, Hispanic or Latino origin (of any race), and Some other race.
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