Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT vs Capitol Planning Region, CT

Side-by-side comparison of food access, SNAP participation, poverty, and transportation barriers.

Metric Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT Capitol Planning Region, CT
Population 280K 977K
Low Food Access % N/A N/A
SNAP Participation % 12.4% 13.1%
Poverty Rate 10.7% 10.3%
Median Household Income $86,586 $93,394
Households Without Vehicle 7.4% 9.8%
Low Access Population N/A N/A
Low Access Tracts N/A N/A

Green highlights indicate the more favorable value (lower food desert rate, poverty, SNAP, vehicle gap; higher income).

Data Sources

Source: USDA Economic Research Service Food Access Research Atlas - low-access and food desert tract classifications. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates - population, poverty, income, SNAP, and vehicle access.