CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5420
Connecticut · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region · 4,492 residents · 1.566 sq mi
Notable rankings
#89lowest low rent burden in CT22.6%#127lowest low rent in CT$1,176#237highest high poverty in CT13.1%#255lowest low home value in CT$270,600TRACT SHAPE · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 5420 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,202. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $270,600.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% 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
4,492
Population density
2,868 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$101,202
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$54,397
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12%
Retail trade11.6%
Other services6.2%
Public administration4.9%
Wholesale trade3%
Finance & insurance1.9%
Education & health services1.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Construction0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$270,600
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,176
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.6%
33.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(2,952)
Black14%(630)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(272)
Asian8.1%(364)
Other6.1%(274)
Diversity Score66.8%(3,001)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(2,952)
Black14%(630)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(272)
Asian8.1%(364)
Other6.1%(274)
Diversity Score66.8%(3,001)
Diversity Score
67
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.2%
Female
51.8%
Foreign born
12.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,492 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 $101,202 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 $270,600, and the typical rent is about $1,176 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 44.7% 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 13.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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