CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4972
Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region · 2,495 residents · 0.694 sq mi
Notable rankings
#45highest rent in CT$2,945#71highest WFH in CT30.2%#94lowest short commute in CT20.0 min#100highest education in CT70.1%TRACT SHAPE · Capitol Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 4972 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,528. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $526,000. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 41% more than the Capitol Planning Region median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% 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
2,495
Population density
3,595 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
44.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$131,528
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$70,303
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.4%
Public administration12.5%
Retail trade11.5%
Information10.9%
Finance & insurance1.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Education & health services0.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Wholesale trade0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$526,000
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,945
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.7%
43.3% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(1,891)
Black3.5%(88)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(167)
Asian2.7%(67)
Other11.3%(282)
Diversity Score50.8%(1,267)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(1,891)
Black3.5%(88)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(167)
Asian2.7%(67)
Other11.3%(282)
Diversity Score50.8%(1,267)
Diversity Score
51
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
70.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
47.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.7%
Female
58.3%
Foreign born
9.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,495 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 $131,528 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 $526,000, and the typical rent is about $2,945 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 70.1% 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 2.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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