CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1251
Connecticut · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region · 4,237 residents · 1.605 sq mi
Notable rankings
#44lowest low rent burden in CT12.0%#316lowest low education in CT31.7%#340lowest low home value in CT$308,200#361lowest low rent in CT$1,455TRACT SHAPE · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 1251 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,028. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $308,200.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% 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
4,237
Population density
2,640 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$98,028
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$40,031
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.8%
Retail trade9.2%
Finance & insurance8.4%
Other services7.7%
Public administration6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
Wholesale trade4.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
Education & health services2.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Manufacturing0.2%
Construction0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$308,200
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,455
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.8%
9.2% rent
Vacancy rate
1.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(2,885)
Black5.4%(227)
Hispanic / Latino22.3%(945)
Asian3.1%(133)
Other1.1%(47)
Diversity Score60.3%(2,556)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(2,885)
Black5.4%(227)
Hispanic / Latino22.3%(945)
Asian3.1%(133)
Other1.1%(47)
Diversity Score60.3%(2,556)
Diversity Score
60
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.2%
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
2.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.6%
Female
50.4%
Foreign born
7.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,237 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 $98,028 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 $308,200, and the typical rent is about $1,455 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.7% 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 8.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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