CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4961
Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region · 3,024 residents · 1.221 sq mi
Notable rankings
#59lowest low income in CT$42,650#74highest foreign-born in CT32.1%#91highest high poverty in CT25.3%#129lowest low home value in CT$227,100TRACT SHAPE · Capitol Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 4961 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,650. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $227,100. The poverty rate of 25.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Capitol Planning Region median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% 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
3,024
Population density
2,477 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$42,650
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$27,559
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.510
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.1%
Retail trade14.6%
Finance & insurance9%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
Other services6.3%
Public administration5.4%
Wholesale trade2.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$227,100
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,535
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.6%
65.4% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
51.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.1%(517)
Black25.9%(783)
Hispanic / Latino34.9%(1,054)
Asian12.1%(366)
Other10.1%(304)
Diversity Score94.7%(2,863)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.1%(517)
Black25.9%(783)
Hispanic / Latino34.9%(1,054)
Asian12.1%(366)
Other10.1%(304)
Diversity Score94.7%(2,863)
Diversity Score
95
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
32.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.7%
Female
50.3%
Foreign born
32.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
48.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
29.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,024 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 $42,650 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 $227,100, and the typical rent is about $1,535 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 22.8% 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 25.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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