650,772 seniors call Connecticut home — 18.1% of the population.
Connecticut has the largest senior population in the nation, with 87,371 residents aged 85 and older. The median age in the state is 41.2 years.
Seniors in Connecticut have a median household income of $105,684. About 8.0% of seniors live below the poverty line. 28.4% report a disability.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. Income data reflects households with a householder aged 65+.
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Shop MFI Medical Order lab tests| # | County | Seniors 65+ | % of Pop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capitol Planning Region County | 171,507 | 17.7% |
| 2 | Western Connecticut Planning Region County | 105,714 | 17.0% |
| 3 | South Central Connecticut Planning Region County | 103,124 | 18.2% |
| 4 | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County | 84,656 | 18.7% |
| 5 | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region County | 53,143 | 19.0% |
| 6 | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County | 51,467 | 15.8% |
| 7 | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County | 37,808 | 21.6% |
| 8 | Northwest Hills Planning Region County | 25,101 | 22.2% |
| 9 | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region County | 18,252 | 19.0% |