CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 705
Connecticut · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region · 2,271 residents · 0.148 sq mi
Notable rankings
#14highest high poverty in CT#1822 US43.3%#39highest density in CT15,345/sq mi#46lowest low income in CT$39,411#58highest commute in CT36.4 minTRACT SHAPE · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 705 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,411. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $205,000. The poverty rate of 43.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% 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
2,271
Population density
15,345 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$39,411
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,811
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
43.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.6%
Wholesale trade11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
Finance & insurance4.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
Other services1.6%
Retail trade1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$205,000
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,247
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
19.1%
80.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
47.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.7%(403)
Black12%(273)
Hispanic / Latino54.7%(1,242)
Asian8.6%(196)
Other6.9%(157)
Diversity Score80.3%(1,825)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.7%(403)
Black12%(273)
Hispanic / Latino54.7%(1,242)
Asian8.6%(196)
Other6.9%(157)
Diversity Score80.3%(1,825)
Diversity Score
80
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
31.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
18.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
30.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
15.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.7%
Female
51.3%
Foreign born
31.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
42.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
45.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,271 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 $39,411 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 $205,000, and the typical rent is about $1,247 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.2% 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 43.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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