CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1550
Connecticut · South Central Connecticut Planning Region · 5,350 residents · 0.604 sq mi
Notable rankings
#113highest density in CT8,858/sq mi#141highest high poverty in CT19.8%#166lowest young in CT35.7 yrs#185highest population in CT5,350TRACT SHAPE · South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 1550 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,184. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $254,000.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% 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
5,350
Population density
8,858 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$73,184
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$34,227
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.2%
Finance & insurance8.4%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
Other services5.1%
Public administration5.1%
Information3.9%
Education & health services3.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$254,000
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,564
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.4%
55.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.3%(1,887)
Black16%(855)
Hispanic / Latino40.3%(2,156)
Asian2.7%(147)
Other5.7%(305)
Diversity Score85.5%(4,572)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.3%(1,887)
Black16%(855)
Hispanic / Latino40.3%(2,156)
Asian2.7%(147)
Other5.7%(305)
Diversity Score85.5%(4,572)
Diversity Score
85
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
Foreign born
20.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
26.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,350 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 $73,184 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 $254,000, and the typical rent is about $1,564 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.7% 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 19.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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