CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1653
Connecticut · South Central Connecticut Planning Region · 2,471 residents · 0.504 sq mi
Notable rankings
#36lowest low rent burden in CT8.1%#49highest education in CT77.9%#54highest WFH in CT32.7%#128highest broadband in CT97.8%TRACT SHAPE · South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 1653 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,594. 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 $333,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the South Central Connecticut Planning Region median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.9
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
2,471
Population density
4,903 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$118,594
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$59,894
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.336
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
Information4.6%
Retail trade3.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
Other services2.9%
Public administration2.3%
Finance & insurance1.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
Wholesale trade1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$333,500
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,542
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.7%
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(2,233)
Black2.1%(52)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(47)
Asian1.4%(34)
Other4.2%(105)
Diversity Score22.6%(558)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(2,233)
Black2.1%(52)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(47)
Asian1.4%(34)
Other4.2%(105)
Diversity Score22.6%(558)
Diversity Score
23
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
77.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
51.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
78.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.8%
Female
51.2%
Foreign born
12.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,471 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 $118,594 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 $333,500, and the typical rent is about $1,542 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 77.9% 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 5.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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