CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5028
Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region · 2,810 residents · 0.182 sq mi
Notable rankings
#3lowest low education in CT#313 US2.5%#18lowest low income in CT$31,225#33highest high poverty in CT36.0%#37highest density in CT15,440/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Capitol Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 5028 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,225. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 33.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 36.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 67% less than the Capitol Planning Region median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,810
Population density
15,440 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$31,225
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$15,039
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.4%
Finance & insurance13.6%
Professional, scientific, technical13.6%
Wholesale trade8.1%
Other services5.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,271
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.5%
99.5% rent
Vacancy rate
19.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.1%
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.5%(126)
Black20.9%(587)
Hispanic / Latino74.6%(2,097)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.7%(1,396)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.5%(126)
Black20.9%(587)
Hispanic / Latino74.6%(2,097)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.7%(1,396)
Diversity Score
50
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
2.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
63.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
17.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
26.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
15.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.0%
Female
52.0%
Foreign born
21.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
31.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
64.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,810 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 $31,225 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 $1,271 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 2.5% 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 36.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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