CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4842
Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region · 5,921 residents · 13.31 sq mi
Notable rankings
#105highest population in CT5,921#138lowest low broadband in CT86.9%#145lowest low density in CT444.85/sq mi#244lowest low rent in CT$1,329TRACT SHAPE · Capitol Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 4842 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,319. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $347,400. Households here earn about 32% more than the Capitol Planning Region median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% 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
5,921
Population density
445 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$123,319
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$52,091
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.7%
Information8.4%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
Other services5.8%
Public administration4.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
Wholesale trade2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
Construction2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$347,400
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,329
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.9%
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(3,989)
Black10.9%(643)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(434)
Asian1.6%(95)
Other12.8%(760)
Diversity Score64%(3,791)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(3,989)
Black10.9%(643)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(434)
Asian1.6%(95)
Other12.8%(760)
Diversity Score64%(3,791)
Diversity Score
64
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.6%
Female
50.4%
Foreign born
9.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,921 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $123,319 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $347,400, and the typical rent is about $1,329 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 46.8% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 9.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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