CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5005
Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region · 1,370 residents · 0.109 sq mi
Notable rankings
#30highest WFH in CT35.4%#39lowest low income in CT$37,375#55lowest low broadband in CT81.4%#57highest high poverty in CT30.7%TRACT SHAPE · Capitol Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 5005 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 30.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the Capitol Planning Region median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
5% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,370
Population density
12,569 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$37,375
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$36,667
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.509
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.6%
Other services11.2%
Public administration11.2%
Information5.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
Wholesale trade1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,337
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
5.0%
95.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
61.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.9%
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.6%(255)
Black17.3%(237)
Hispanic / Latino31.4%(430)
Asian27.4%(375)
Other5.3%(73)
Diversity Score94.9%(1,300)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.6%(255)
Black17.3%(237)
Hispanic / Latino31.4%(430)
Asian27.4%(375)
Other5.3%(73)
Diversity Score94.9%(1,300)
Diversity Score
95
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
52.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
20.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
24.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
49.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Foreign born
28.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
54.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
24.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 1,370 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 $37,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,337 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 52.9% 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 30.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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