CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1602
Connecticut · South Central Connecticut Planning Region · 5,610 residents · 12.077 sq mi
Notable rankings
#55highest household income in CT#1962 US$197,778#84highest broadband in CT98.5%#100lowest low poverty in CT2.2%#109highest per-capita income in CT$82,975TRACT SHAPE · South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 1602 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $197,778. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $567,600. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 124% more than the South Central Connecticut Planning Region median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
68% 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
5,610
Population density
465 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
49.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$197,778
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$82,975
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.6%
Retail trade8.4%
Other services3%
Public administration3%
Finance & insurance3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$567,600
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,808
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.3%
10.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(3,797)
Black3.7%(210)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(491)
Asian12.1%(678)
Other7.7%(434)
Diversity Score64%(3,592)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(3,797)
Black3.7%(210)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(491)
Asian12.1%(678)
Other7.7%(434)
Diversity Score64%(3,592)
Diversity Score
64
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
67.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
51.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.1%
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
10.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
74.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
Foreign born
16.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,610 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 $197,778 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 $567,600, and the typical rent is about $1,808 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 67.9% 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 2.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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