CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8401
Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region · 5,575 residents · 33.294 sq mi
Notable rankings
#46lowest low density in CT167.45/sq mi#138highest rent burden in CT63.9%#150highest population in CT5,575#195lowest low broadband in CT89.0%TRACT SHAPE · Capitol Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 8401 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,114. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $305,800.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% 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
5,575
Population density
167 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$91,114
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$51,029
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14%
Information10.3%
Other services7.4%
Public administration5%
Finance & insurance4.6%
Wholesale trade4.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$305,800
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,357
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.0%
36.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(4,576)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(452)
Asian4.4%(244)
Other5.2%(289)
Diversity Score39.4%(2,196)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(4,576)
Black0.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(452)
Asian4.4%(244)
Other5.2%(289)
Diversity Score39.4%(2,196)
Diversity Score
39
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
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
5.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
Foreign born
6.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,575 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 $91,114 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 $305,800, and the typical rent is about $1,357 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 33.2% 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 13.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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