CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5243
Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region · 5,373 residents · 5.114 sq mi
Notable rankings
#108highest rent in CT$2,201#130highest broadband in CT97.7%#183highest population in CT5,373#187highest WFH in CT22.5%TRACT SHAPE · Capitol Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 5243 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $254,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% 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
5,373
Population density
1,051 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$91,667
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$48,297
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.9%
Public administration11.9%
Retail trade10.5%
Information9.9%
Wholesale trade5.1%
Finance & insurance3%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
Construction1.4%
Education & health services1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$254,300
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,201
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.6%
22.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(3,800)
Black10.6%(572)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(687)
Asian3.3%(179)
Other2.5%(135)
Diversity Score58.8%(3,159)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(3,800)
Black10.6%(572)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(687)
Asian3.3%(179)
Other2.5%(135)
Diversity Score58.8%(3,159)
Diversity Score
59
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
60.3%
Female
39.7%
Foreign born
5.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,373 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 $91,667 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 $254,300, and the typical rent is about $2,201 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.0% 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 4.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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