CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5009
Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region · 2,326 residents · 0.195 sq mi
Notable rankings
#3lowest low rent in CT#1561 US$591#5lowest low education in CT#925 US4.4%#21lowest low income in CT$32,905#21highest high poverty in CT40.8%TRACT SHAPE · Capitol Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 5009 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,905. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $171,700. At a median age of 26.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 65% less than the Capitol Planning Region median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% 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
2,326
Population density
11,928 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
26.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$32,905
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$19,589
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.506
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance17%
Professional, scientific, technical17%
Other services6.5%
Public administration6.5%
Information4.9%
Wholesale trade4.8%
Retail trade1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$171,700
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$591
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
5.0%
95.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black33.1%(770)
Hispanic / Latino66.9%(1,556)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55.4%(1,288)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black33.1%(770)
Hispanic / Latino66.9%(1,556)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55.4%(1,288)
Diversity Score
55
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
33.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
21.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
15.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
45.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.1%
Female
58.9%
Foreign born
7.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
47.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
51.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,326 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 $32,905 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 $171,700, and the typical rent is about $591 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 4.4% 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 40.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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