CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4970
Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region · 4,268 residents · 0.93 sq mi
Notable rankings
#11lowest low poverty in CT#769 US0.8%#19highest education in CT#1216 US83.5%#33highest rent in CT#1726 US$3,337#43highest broadband in CT99.1%TRACT SHAPE · Capitol Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 4970 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $189,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $455,600. Poverty is rare here, at 0.8% of residents. Households here earn about 103% more than the Capitol Planning Region median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
83% 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
4,268
Population density
4,589 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$189,750
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$101,502
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
85.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.6%
Public administration17.6%
Retail trade9%
Information4%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
Wholesale trade1.8%
Finance & insurance0.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Education & health services0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$455,600
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,337
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.7%
5.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(3,424)
Black4.1%(177)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(315)
Asian1.1%(49)
Other7.1%(303)
Diversity Score43%(1,836)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(3,424)
Black4.1%(177)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(315)
Asian1.1%(49)
Other7.1%(303)
Diversity Score43%(1,836)
Diversity Score
43
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
83.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
54.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.4%
Female
52.6%
Foreign born
9.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,268 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 $189,750 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 $455,600, and the typical rent is about $3,337 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 83.5% 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 0.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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