CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1509
Connecticut · South Central Connecticut Planning Region · 3,933 residents · 1.728 sq mi
Notable rankings
#171highest home value in CT$487,400#186highest rent in CT$1,909#196highest household income in CT$135,294#242highest per-capita income in CT$63,450TRACT SHAPE · South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 1509 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,294. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $487,400. Households here earn about 53% more than the South Central Connecticut Planning Region median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% 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
3,933
Population density
2,276 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$135,294
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$63,450
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13%
Retail trade8.5%
Finance & insurance8.2%
Other services6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
Public administration4.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
Education & health services2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Construction0.5%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$487,400
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,909
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.8%
12.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(3,118)
Black2.2%(88)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(464)
Asian3.7%(145)
Other3%(118)
Diversity Score44.4%(1,744)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(3,118)
Black2.2%(88)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(464)
Asian3.7%(145)
Other3%(118)
Diversity Score44.4%(1,744)
Diversity Score
44
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
53.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.8%
Female
53.2%
Foreign born
9.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,933 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 $135,294 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 $487,400, and the typical rent is about $1,909 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 53.6% 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 7.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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