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Route 7 Gateway

Connecticut · 1,108 residents · 0.678 sq mi
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Route 7 Gateway is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,636. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $758,300. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,108
+7%since 2023
from 1,032 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,634 / sq mi
+7%since 2023
from 1,522 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
47.5
−8%since 2023
from 51.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
7118199281K1K20202024Route 7 Gateway
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$128,636
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $132,188 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,423
−17%since 2023
from $60,645 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 76.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.304
+7%since 2023
from 0.285 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance19.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services8.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$758,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $706,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,896
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,696 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 54.8% in 2023
50.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 39.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
84.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 74.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
+10%since 2023
from 5.3 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic62%(640)
Black9.1%(94)
Hispanic / Latino28.1%(290)
Asian0.8%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score66%(681)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54%(598)
Black9.1%(101)
Hispanic / Latino27.5%(305)
Asian6.8%(75)
Other2.6%(29)
Diversity Score77.4%(858)
Diversity Score
77
+17%since 2023
from 66 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 52.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 91.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
47.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 39.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2023
from 47.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.4%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 40.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 34.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.6%
−17.8 ptssince 2023
from 77.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 44.1% in 2023
Female
51.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 55.9% in 2023
Foreign born
11.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 24.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 95.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 91.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Route 7 Gateway, Connecticut?

Route 7 Gateway, Connecticut has about 1,108 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Route 7 Gateway, Connecticut?

The typical household in Route 7 Gateway, Connecticut earns about $128,636 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Route 7 Gateway, Connecticut expensive?

In Route 7 Gateway, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $758,300, and the typical rent is about $1,896 a month.

How educated are people in Route 7 Gateway, Connecticut?

About 58.3% of adults age 25 and over in Route 7 Gateway, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Route 7 Gateway, Connecticut?

About 5.4% of people in Route 7 Gateway, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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