CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2961
Connecticut · Northwest Hills Planning Region · 3,196 residents · 43.631 sq mi
Notable rankings
#14lowest low density in CT73.25/sq mi#21highest commute in CT41.9 min#78highest broadband in CT98.6%#83highest old in CT51.4 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 2961 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $152,093. 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 $482,400. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 63% more than the Northwest Hills Planning Region median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.4
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
3,196
Population density
73 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
51.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$152,093
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$87,619
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.520
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.1%
Wholesale trade12.3%
Public administration10.8%
Information6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
Retail trade5.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
Construction1.5%
Finance & insurance1.3%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$482,400
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,250
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.3%
11.7% rent
Vacancy rate
21.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(2,680)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(222)
Asian4.6%(147)
Other4.6%(147)
Diversity Score36%(1,150)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(2,680)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(222)
Asian4.6%(147)
Other4.6%(147)
Diversity Score36%(1,150)
Diversity Score
36
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
56.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
41.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.7%
Female
51.3%
Foreign born
9.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,196 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 $152,093 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 $482,400, and the typical rent is about $1,250 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 56.7% 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 4.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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