CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1655
Connecticut · South Central Connecticut Planning Region · 4,811 residents · 0.601 sq mi
Notable rankings
#131highest density in CT8,005/sq mi#154lowest low home value in CT$235,800#157lowest low income in CT$60,568#163lowest low education in CT20.9%TRACT SHAPE · South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 1655 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,568. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $235,800. Households here earn about 31% less than the South Central Connecticut Planning Region median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% 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
4,811
Population density
8,005 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$60,568
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$28,331
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13%
Retail trade9.1%
Finance & insurance4.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
Other services1.7%
Public administration1.7%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
Manufacturing1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
Construction0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$235,800
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,513
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.9%
60.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic12.5%(600)
Black51.3%(2,470)
Hispanic / Latino32.8%(1,579)
Asian1.8%(87)
Other1.6%(75)
Diversity Score76.6%(3,684)
2024
White, non-Hispanic12.5%(600)
Black51.3%(2,470)
Hispanic / Latino32.8%(1,579)
Asian1.8%(87)
Other1.6%(75)
Diversity Score76.6%(3,684)
Diversity Score
77
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
24.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.1%
Female
53.9%
Foreign born
21.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,811 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 $60,568 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 $235,800, and the typical rent is about $1,513 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 20.9% 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 16.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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