CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1253
Connecticut · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region · 5,515 residents · 1.253 sq mi
Notable rankings
#135lowest low education in CT18.7%#159highest population in CT5,515#160highest per-capita income in CT$72,900#183lowest low broadband in CT88.6%TRACT SHAPE · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 1253 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,958. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $288,700.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% 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
5,515
Population density
4,401 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$91,958
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$72,900
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.638
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.3%
Retail trade9.6%
Finance & insurance5.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
Wholesale trade2.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Other services1.1%
Public administration0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$288,700
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,577
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.9%
53.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.8%(2,417)
Black17.6%(970)
Hispanic / Latino28.5%(1,571)
Asian0.6%(34)
Other9.5%(523)
Diversity Score85.9%(4,735)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.8%(2,417)
Black17.6%(970)
Hispanic / Latino28.5%(1,571)
Asian0.6%(34)
Other9.5%(523)
Diversity Score85.9%(4,735)
Diversity Score
86
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
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
5.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.2%
Female
50.8%
Foreign born
19.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,515 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 $91,958 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 $288,700, and the typical rent is about $1,577 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.7% 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 13.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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