CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4971
Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region · 3,942 residents · 0.518 sq mi
Notable rankings
#76highest WFH in CT29.4%#114highest education in CT67.3%#125lowest young in CT34.0 yrs#139highest density in CT7,610/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Capitol Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 4971 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $341,800. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% 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
3,942
Population density
7,610 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$81,438
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$58,703
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.1%
Public administration12.5%
Retail trade11.1%
Information5.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
Wholesale trade1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Education & health services0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$341,800
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,774
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.0%
64.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(2,768)
Black12.7%(501)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(416)
Asian3.5%(136)
Other3.1%(121)
Diversity Score59.7%(2,353)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(2,768)
Black12.7%(501)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(416)
Asian3.5%(136)
Other3.1%(121)
Diversity Score59.7%(2,353)
Diversity Score
60
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
67.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.6%
Female
56.4%
Foreign born
14.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,942 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 $81,438 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 $341,800, and the typical rent is about $1,774 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 67.3% 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 10.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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