CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5281
Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region · 3,152 residents · 15.449 sq mi
Notable rankings
#52lowest low poverty in CT1.8%#59lowest low density in CT204.03/sq mi#85highest old in CT51.2 yrs#122lowest low rent in CT$1,166TRACT SHAPE · Capitol Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 5281 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $134,632. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $376,500. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 44% more than the Capitol Planning Region median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% 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
3,152
Population density
204 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
51.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$134,632
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$60,156
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20%
Information10.2%
Other services9.9%
Public administration7.3%
Finance & insurance5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
Wholesale trade2.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$376,500
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,166
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.1%
6.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(2,969)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(17)
Asian1.7%(54)
Other3.5%(111)
Diversity Score13.9%(438)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(2,969)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(17)
Asian1.7%(54)
Other3.5%(111)
Diversity Score13.9%(438)
Diversity Score
14
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.5%
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
0.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.0%
Female
46.0%
Foreign born
4.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,152 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 $134,632 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 $376,500, and the typical rent is about $1,166 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 46.5% 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 1.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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