CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1601
Connecticut · South Central Connecticut Planning Region · 3,463 residents · 6.735 sq mi
Notable rankings
#13lowest low rent burden in CT#927 US0.0%#47highest education in CT78.5%#66lowest low poverty in CT1.9%#91highest household income in CT$172,286TRACT SHAPE · South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 1601 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $172,286. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $619,500. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 95% more than the South Central Connecticut Planning Region median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
78% 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
514 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
45.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$172,286
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$79,394
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
91.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.2%
Information7.7%
Retail trade7.1%
Public administration6.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
Finance & insurance1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$619,500
US average: $376,019
Owner-occupied
99.5%
0.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(2,937)
Black1.1%(38)
Hispanic / Latino1%(36)
Asian10.3%(356)
Other2.8%(96)
Diversity Score33.6%(1,165)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(2,937)
Black1.1%(38)
Hispanic / Latino1%(36)
Asian10.3%(356)
Other2.8%(96)
Diversity Score33.6%(1,165)
Diversity Score
34
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
78.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
55.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.9%
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
0.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
74.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Foreign born
17.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,463 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 $172,286 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 $619,500.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 78.5% 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 1.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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