CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8501
Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region · 5,766 residents · 19.207 sq mi
Notable rankings
#38lowest low rent burden in CT9.5%#54lowest low poverty in CT1.8%#90lowest low density in CT300.20/sq mi#126highest population in CT5,766TRACT SHAPE · Capitol Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 8501 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,649. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $375,700. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 32% 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
51% 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
5,766
Population density
300 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
45.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$123,649
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$56,447
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.6%
Public administration16.6%
Retail trade12.4%
Information9.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
Finance & insurance2.3%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$375,700
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,839
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.2%
5.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(5,193)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9%(517)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0.8%(49)
Diversity Score22.6%(1,303)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(5,193)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9%(517)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0.8%(49)
Diversity Score22.6%(1,303)
Diversity Score
23
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
50.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
Foreign born
4.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,766 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 $123,649 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 $375,700, and the typical rent is about $1,839 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 50.7% 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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