CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5261.01
Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region · 4,162 residents · 16.668 sq mi
Notable rankings
#74highest WFH in CT29.8%#77lowest low density in CT249.70/sq mi#87highest commute in CT34.4 min#122highest household income in CT$159,706TRACT SHAPE · Capitol Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 5261.01 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $159,706. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $394,000. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 71% more than the Capitol Planning Region median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% 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
4,162
Population density
250 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
45.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$159,706
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$69,177
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.2%
Retail trade12.7%
Public administration12.7%
Information10.7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
Finance & insurance0.8%
Education & health services0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$394,000
US average: $376,019
Owner-occupied
87.5%
12.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(3,547)
Black0.9%(39)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(280)
Asian0.7%(30)
Other6.4%(266)
Diversity Score33.1%(1,378)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(3,547)
Black0.9%(39)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(280)
Asian0.7%(30)
Other6.4%(266)
Diversity Score33.1%(1,378)
Diversity Score
33
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
56.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.2%
Female
50.8%
Foreign born
3.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,162 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 $159,706 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 $394,000.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 56.4% 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 6.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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