CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1426.01
Connecticut · South Central Connecticut Planning Region · 6,008 residents · 1.473 sq mi
Notable rankings
#96highest population in CT6,008#96lowest low income in CT$49,159#112highest high poverty in CT22.6%#119lowest short commute in CT20.6 minTRACT SHAPE · South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 1426.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,159. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $245,400. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% 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 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% 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
6,008
Population density
4,079 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$49,159
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$33,675
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.529
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.5%
Information11.9%
Finance & insurance8.2%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
Wholesale trade4.7%
Other services4%
Public administration2.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$245,400
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,435
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.7%
61.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.9%(1,256)
Black29.9%(1,798)
Hispanic / Latino38.5%(2,313)
Asian3%(182)
Other7.6%(459)
Diversity Score89%(5,345)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.9%(1,256)
Black29.9%(1,798)
Hispanic / Latino38.5%(2,313)
Asian3%(182)
Other7.6%(459)
Diversity Score89%(5,345)
Diversity Score
89
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
26.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.6%
Female
51.4%
Foreign born
12.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
61.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
32.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 6,008 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 $49,159 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 $245,400, and the typical rent is about $1,435 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.2% 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 22.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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