CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5601
Connecticut · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region · 5,956 residents · 21.123 sq mi
Notable rankings
#87lowest low density in CT281.97/sq mi#101highest population in CT5,956#180lowest low rent burden in CT32.8%#205highest education in CT56.6%TRACT SHAPE · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 5601 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $127,105. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $407,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% 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
5,956
Population density
282 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$127,105
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$61,344
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.6%
Other services11.1%
Public administration10%
Wholesale trade5.8%
Information3.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
Finance & insurance2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Construction0.4%
Education & health services0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$407,300
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,375
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.7%
8.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(5,397)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(64)
Asian5.2%(308)
Other2.9%(170)
Diversity Score21.9%(1,305)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(5,397)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(64)
Asian5.2%(308)
Other2.9%(170)
Diversity Score21.9%(1,305)
Diversity Score
22
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
56.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.4%
Female
50.6%
Foreign born
7.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,956 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 $127,105 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 $407,300, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 56.6% 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 3.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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