CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5501
Connecticut · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region · 5,884 residents · 12.648 sq mi
Notable rankings
#110highest population in CT5,884#152lowest low density in CT465.21/sq mi#167lowest low rent burden in CT31.8%#261highest commute in CT29.1 minTRACT SHAPE · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 5501 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,200. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $322,400. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% 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
5,884
Population density
465 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
44.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$118,200
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$56,364
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.4%
Other services13.3%
Public administration12.1%
Information10.4%
Wholesale trade8.3%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
Education & health services1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$322,400
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,389
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.7%
15.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
RELATED:See current rent listings in Census Tract 5501 on RentDataNow
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(4,892)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(510)
Asian7.1%(417)
Other1.1%(64)
Diversity Score37%(2,178)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(4,892)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(510)
Asian7.1%(417)
Other1.1%(64)
Diversity Score37%(2,178)
Diversity Score
37
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
Foreign born
5.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper
Places similar to Census Tract 5501
Census Tract 21.01
Pop 5,453
Census Tract 422.04
Pop 5,193
Census Tract 108
Pop 5,082
Census Tract 136.11
Pop 6,068
Places similar to Census Tract 5501Head to head
Compare Census Tract 5501 to nearby tracts
CENSUS TRACT 5501 VS
Census Tract 5601
Income$127,105+8%
Home value$407,300+26%
Population5,956+1%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 5501 VS
Census Tract 5241
Income$142,105+20%
Home value$379,100+18%
Population6,130+4%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 5501 VS
Census Tract 5502.01
Income$136,620+16%
Home value$379,200+18%
Population4,175−29%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 5501 VS
Census Tract 5502.02
Income$119,583+1%
Home value$353,400+10%
Population2,866−51%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,884 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 $118,200 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 $322,400, and the typical rent is about $1,389 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.8% 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 4.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
Keep going
Explore from here
Containing area
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning RegionOther census tracts in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
Census Tract 5851Census Tract 6802Census Tract 6401Census Tract 5703Census Tract 5601Census Tract 5414.02Census Tract 5951.02Census Tract 6702Census Tract 5412Census Tract 6701Census Tract 5701Census Tract 5901.02Census Tract 5420Census Tract 6201Census Tract 6103Census Tract 5801DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024