CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4871
Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region · 7,240 residents · 7.025 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1lowest low rent burden in CT#66 US0.0%#19highest population in CT7,240#91highest WFH in CT28.4%#154highest household income in CT$147,917TRACT SHAPE · Capitol Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 4871 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $147,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $357,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 58% more than the Capitol Planning Region median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% 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
7,240
Population density
1,031 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$147,917
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$60,170
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
83.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.5%
Other services12.3%
Public administration11.9%
Retail trade11.9%
Wholesale trade6.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Finance & insurance0.6%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$357,000
US average: $376,019
Owner-occupied
98.9%
1.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.7%(4,396)
Black2.7%(198)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(495)
Asian23.6%(1,710)
Other6.1%(441)
Diversity Score70.8%(5,126)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.7%(4,396)
Black2.7%(198)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(495)
Asian23.6%(1,710)
Other6.1%(441)
Diversity Score70.8%(5,126)
Diversity Score
71
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
56.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.5%
Female
50.5%
Foreign born
21.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Census Tract 4872.02
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 7,240 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 $147,917 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 $357,000.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 56.9% 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 2.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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