CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8502
Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region · 6,560 residents · 18.364 sq mi
Notable rankings
#15highest rent burden in CT#1408 US82.9%#54highest population in CT6,560#106lowest low rent in CT$1,150#117lowest low density in CT357.22/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Capitol Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 8502 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $277,700. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% 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
6,560
Population density
357 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
46.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$93,438
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$46,334
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.6%
Information10.3%
Wholesale trade7.3%
Other services5.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
Public administration3.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$277,700
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,150
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.0%
12.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
82.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(5,725)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(389)
Asian2.4%(157)
Other4.4%(289)
Diversity Score29%(1,905)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(5,725)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(389)
Asian2.4%(157)
Other4.4%(289)
Diversity Score29%(1,905)
Diversity Score
29
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.4%
Female
52.6%
Foreign born
7.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 6,560 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 $93,438 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 $277,700, and the typical rent is about $1,150 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 40.3% 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 7.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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