CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 738
Connecticut · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region · 1,926 residents · 0.204 sq mi
Notable rankings
#40lowest low education in CT9.9%#58lowest low broadband in CT81.7%#63lowest low income in CT$43,523#68highest high poverty in CT28.5%TRACT SHAPE · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 738 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,523. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $221,400. The poverty rate of 28.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% 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
1,926
Population density
9,441 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$43,523
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$21,714
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.5%
Finance & insurance9.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
Wholesale trade9.1%
Information8%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Other services1.9%
Public administration1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$221,400
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,191
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.3%
65.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic4%(78)
Black17.3%(334)
Hispanic / Latino73.1%(1,407)
Asian1.7%(32)
Other3.9%(75)
Diversity Score54.1%(1,042)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4%(78)
Black17.3%(334)
Hispanic / Latino73.1%(1,407)
Asian1.7%(32)
Other3.9%(75)
Diversity Score54.1%(1,042)
Diversity Score
54
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
65.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
41.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
19.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
28.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
57.5%
Female
42.5%
Foreign born
31.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
37.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
61.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 1,926 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 $43,523 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 $221,400, and the typical rent is about $1,191 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 9.9% 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 28.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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