CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1508
Connecticut · South Central Connecticut Planning Region · 3,839 residents · 2.134 sq mi
Notable rankings
#24lowest low poverty in CT#1685 US1.3%#124highest rent in CT$2,115#171highest old in CT48.1 yrs#267lowest short commute in CT23.1 minTRACT SHAPE · South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 1508 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $376,700. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% 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
3,839
Population density
1,799 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
48.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$102,750
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$59,322
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.8%
Retail trade7.8%
Wholesale trade5.1%
Other services4.6%
Public administration4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
Finance & insurance3.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$376,700
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,115
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.9%
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(3,206)
Black1.2%(47)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(175)
Asian5.9%(228)
Other4.8%(183)
Diversity Score36.8%(1,414)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(3,206)
Black1.2%(47)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(175)
Asian5.9%(228)
Other4.8%(183)
Diversity Score36.8%(1,414)
Diversity Score
37
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
50.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.8%
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
2.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.9%
Female
52.1%
Foreign born
11.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,839 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 $102,750 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 $376,700, and the typical rent is about $2,115 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 50.7% 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 1.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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