CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1551
Connecticut · South Central Connecticut Planning Region · 3,463 residents · 0.488 sq mi
Notable rankings
#50lowest short commute in CT18.8 min#136lowest low broadband in CT86.7%#153highest density in CT7,096/sq mi#184lowest low home value in CT$245,900TRACT SHAPE · South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 1551 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,481. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $245,900.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% 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
3,463
Population density
7,096 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$75,481
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$37,267
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.2%
Finance & insurance7.9%
Wholesale trade7.7%
Retail trade7.1%
Education & health services4.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
Other services1.2%
Public administration1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$245,900
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,341
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.4%
51.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(1,508)
Black26.1%(903)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(790)
Asian3.7%(128)
Other3.9%(134)
Diversity Score85.9%(2,976)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(1,508)
Black26.1%(903)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(790)
Asian3.7%(128)
Other3.9%(134)
Diversity Score85.9%(2,976)
Diversity Score
86
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.7%
Female
55.3%
Foreign born
15.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,463 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 $75,481 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 $245,900, and the typical rent is about $1,341 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.9% 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 9.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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