CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 706
Connecticut · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region · 2,888 residents · 0.688 sq mi
Notable rankings
#7lowest low income in CT#910 US$23,993#9lowest low broadband in CT71.8%#61highest high poverty in CT30.4%#62highest commute in CT36.0 minTRACT SHAPE · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 706 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,993. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $254,300. The poverty rate of 30.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 73% less than the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% 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
2,888
Population density
4,198 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$23,993
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$36,298
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.556
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.2%
Wholesale trade8.1%
Retail trade5.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
Other services3%
Public administration3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$254,300
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,073
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
13.9%
86.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.6
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.7%(945)
Black15.7%(452)
Hispanic / Latino32.4%(937)
Asian4.4%(127)
Other14.8%(427)
Diversity Score92.4%(2,669)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.7%(945)
Black15.7%(452)
Hispanic / Latino32.4%(937)
Asian4.4%(127)
Other14.8%(427)
Diversity Score92.4%(2,669)
Diversity Score
92
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
36.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
42.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.0%
Female
49.0%
Foreign born
21.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,888 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 $23,993 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 $254,300, and the typical rent is about $1,073 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 44.1% 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 30.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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