CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5851
Connecticut · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region · 7,208 residents · 23.659 sq mi
Notable rankings
#20highest population in CT7,208#91lowest low density in CT304.66/sq mi#109lowest low rent in CT$1,154#124highest household income in CT$158,857TRACT SHAPE · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 5851 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $158,857. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $424,800. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 52% more than the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% 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
7,208
Population density
305 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
45.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$158,857
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$69,217
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.3%
Other services9.1%
Wholesale trade8.9%
Information8.3%
Public administration7.4%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Education & health services1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$424,800
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,154
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.2%
6.8% rent
Vacancy rate
1.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(6,191)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(390)
Asian0.8%(57)
Other7.9%(568)
Diversity Score31.6%(2,280)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(6,191)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(390)
Asian0.8%(57)
Other7.9%(568)
Diversity Score31.6%(2,280)
Diversity Score
32
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
47.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
Foreign born
1.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 7,208 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 $158,857 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 $424,800, and the typical rent is about $1,154 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 47.9% 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 3.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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