CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5001
Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region · 3,017 residents · 0.156 sq mi
Notable rankings
#9lowest low income in CT#1412 US$26,838#17highest high poverty in CT41.7%#19highest density in CT19,340/sq mi#30lowest low education in CT9.2%TRACT SHAPE · Capitol Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 5001 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,838. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $205,800. At a median age of 29.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 71% less than the Capitol Planning Region median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% 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
3,017
Population density
19,340 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
29.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$26,838
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,546
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.5%
Finance & insurance16.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.8%
Other services12.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
Retail trade4.8%
Education & health services1.7%
Public administration0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$205,800
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,178
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
17.7%
82.3% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
56.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.7
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.8%(296)
Black12.5%(376)
Hispanic / Latino72.8%(2,196)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(149)
Diversity Score55.3%(1,669)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.8%(296)
Black12.5%(376)
Hispanic / Latino72.8%(2,196)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(149)
Diversity Score55.3%(1,669)
Diversity Score
55
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
42.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
32.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
28.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.3%
Female
51.7%
Foreign born
35.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
38.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
54.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,017 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 $26,838 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 $205,800, and the typical rent is about $1,178 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 9.2% 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 41.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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