CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1421
Connecticut · South Central Connecticut Planning Region · 1,258 residents · 0.241 sq mi
Notable rankings
#56highest high poverty in CT30.9%#66lowest short commute in CT19.1 min#94lowest young in CT32.6 yrs#145lowest low income in CT$58,682TRACT SHAPE · South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 1421 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,682. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $380,000. At a median age of 32.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the South Central Connecticut Planning Region median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% 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
1,258
Population density
5,220 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$58,682
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$44,142
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.530
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10%
Other services5.4%
Finance & insurance4.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
Wholesale trade2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
Construction2.3%
Public administration2.2%
Education & health services2%
Retail trade1.4%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$380,000
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,704
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
17.9%
82.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.4%(684)
Black11.6%(146)
Hispanic / Latino28.8%(362)
Asian3.5%(44)
Other1.7%(22)
Diversity Score75.8%(954)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.4%(684)
Black11.6%(146)
Hispanic / Latino28.8%(362)
Asian3.5%(44)
Other1.7%(22)
Diversity Score75.8%(954)
Diversity Score
76
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
51.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
29.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.3%
Female
53.7%
Foreign born
15.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 1,258 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 $58,682 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 $380,000, and the typical rent is about $1,704 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 51.8% 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 30.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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