CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5049
Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region · 4,512 residents · 0.601 sq mi
Notable rankings
#37lowest low education in CT9.8%#53lowest short commute in CT18.9 min#114lowest low income in CT$52,774#115highest high poverty in CT22.5%TRACT SHAPE · Capitol Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 5049 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,774. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $221,800. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Capitol Planning Region median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% 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
4,512
Population density
7,507 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$52,774
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$25,919
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10%
Wholesale trade8.3%
Other services8.1%
Retail trade7.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Public administration1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$221,800
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,176
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.5%
61.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
48.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.6%(479)
Black14.7%(662)
Hispanic / Latino71.2%(3,212)
Asian0.5%(24)
Other3%(135)
Diversity Score57.4%(2,592)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.6%(479)
Black14.7%(662)
Hispanic / Latino71.2%(3,212)
Asian0.5%(24)
Other3%(135)
Diversity Score57.4%(2,592)
Diversity Score
57
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.0%
Female
50.0%
Foreign born
9.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
39.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
55.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,512 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 $52,774 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 $221,800, and the typical rent is about $1,176 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 9.8% 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 22.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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