CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5038
Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region · 2,882 residents · 0.71 sq mi
Notable rankings
#3highest high poverty in CT#626 US54.2%#3lowest young in CT#292 US19.9 yrs#36highest WFH in CT34.7%#54lowest low broadband in CT81.3%TRACT SHAPE · Capitol Planning Region, CT
The short version
Population has held roughly steady since 2024. At a median age of 19.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 54.2% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 19.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,882
Population density
4,059 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
19.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$6,304
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
54.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.564
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.2%
Wholesale trade1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,457
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
33.9%
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(1,727)
Black16.2%(468)
Hispanic / Latino13%(375)
Asian6%(173)
Other4.8%(139)
Diversity Score74%(2,132)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(1,727)
Black16.2%(468)
Hispanic / Latino13%(375)
Asian6%(173)
Other4.8%(139)
Diversity Score74%(2,132)
Diversity Score
74
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
18.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
22.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
61.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
21.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.5%
Female
54.5%
Foreign born
8.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,882 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,457 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.8% 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 54.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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