CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4974
Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region · 4,114 residents · 1.566 sq mi
Notable rankings
#7highest education in CT#414 US88.5%#38highest household income in CT#1014 US$224,500#38highest broadband in CT99.2%#60lowest low poverty in CT1.9%TRACT SHAPE · Capitol Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 4974 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $224,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 88% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $484,800. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. Households here earn about 140% more than the Capitol Planning Region median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
88% 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
4,114
Population density
2,627 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
43.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$224,500
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$95,213
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
89.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services21%
Public administration19.3%
Information5.2%
Retail trade4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Finance & insurance1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$484,800
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,613
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
95.0%
5.0% rent
Vacancy rate
1.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(3,513)
Black1%(43)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(215)
Asian6.5%(267)
Other1.8%(76)
Diversity Score32.9%(1,355)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(3,513)
Black1%(43)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(215)
Asian6.5%(267)
Other1.8%(76)
Diversity Score32.9%(1,355)
Diversity Score
33
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
88.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
46.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
77.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
Foreign born
12.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,114 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 $224,500 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 $484,800, and the typical rent is about $2,613 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 88.5% 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 1.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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