CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5242
Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region · 6,702 residents · 4.468 sq mi
Notable rankings
#44highest population in CT6,702#135highest rent in CT$2,079#162highest foreign-born in CT23.8%#173lowest short commute in CT21.6 minTRACT SHAPE · Capitol Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 5242 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,769. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $339,300. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% 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
6,702
Population density
1,500 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
44.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$105,769
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$51,956
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.4%
Other services10.7%
Public administration10.1%
Wholesale trade9.7%
Information6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$339,300
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,079
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.5%
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(5,021)
Black5.8%(387)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(691)
Asian6.2%(415)
Other2.8%(188)
Diversity Score52.5%(3,520)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(5,021)
Black5.8%(387)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(691)
Asian6.2%(415)
Other2.8%(188)
Diversity Score52.5%(3,520)
Diversity Score
53
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%
Foreign born
23.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 6,702 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 $105,769 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 $339,300, and the typical rent is about $2,079 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 40.1% 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 5.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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