CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1506
Connecticut · South Central Connecticut Planning Region · 6,685 residents · 3.97 sq mi
Notable rankings
#46highest population in CT6,685#94highest rent in CT$2,269#167highest broadband in CT97.2%#176highest education in CT58.9%TRACT SHAPE · South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 1506 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $137,757. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $441,300. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 56% more than the South Central Connecticut Planning Region median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% 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
6,685
Population density
1,684 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
46.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$137,757
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$66,692
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.2%
Information9.4%
Other services5.7%
Public administration5.3%
Finance & insurance4.4%
Wholesale trade4.3%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
Education & health services1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Construction0.4%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$441,300
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,269
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.2%
12.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(4,960)
Black1.1%(74)
Hispanic / Latino14%(936)
Asian8.1%(544)
Other2.6%(171)
Diversity Score52.8%(3,530)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(4,960)
Black1.1%(74)
Hispanic / Latino14%(936)
Asian8.1%(544)
Other2.6%(171)
Diversity Score52.8%(3,530)
Diversity Score
53
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
58.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.5%
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
5.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Foreign born
10.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 6,685 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 $137,757 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 $441,300, and the typical rent is about $2,269 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 58.9% 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 3.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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