CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 609
Connecticut · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region · 2,769 residents · 0.578 sq mi
Notable rankings
#31highest rent in CT#1671 US$3,357#43highest household income in CT#1331 US$213,472#49lowest low poverty in CT1.7%#56lowest low rent burden in CT15.6%TRACT SHAPE · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 609 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $213,472. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $666,800. Poverty is rare here, at 1.7% of residents. Households here earn about 138% more than the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% 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
2,769
Population density
4,791 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$213,472
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$91,635
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.1%
Public administration15.8%
Information12.2%
Retail trade5.3%
Finance & insurance4.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$666,800
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,357
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.8%
7.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(2,416)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(59)
Asian2.3%(65)
Other7.8%(217)
Diversity Score28.9%(801)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(2,416)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(59)
Asian2.3%(65)
Other7.8%(217)
Diversity Score28.9%(801)
Diversity Score
29
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
73.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
Foreign born
6.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,769 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 $213,472 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 $666,800, and the typical rent is about $3,357 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 73.0% 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 1.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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