CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1709
Connecticut · South Central Connecticut Planning Region · 2,717 residents · 0.273 sq mi
Notable rankings
#8lowest low broadband in CT71.1%#16lowest low income in CT$30,463#27lowest low education in CT8.2%#45highest high poverty in CT33.1%TRACT SHAPE · South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 1709 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,463. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $226,200. The poverty rate of 33.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 65% less than the South Central Connecticut Planning Region median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% 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
2,717
Population density
9,952 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$30,463
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,516
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade31.4%
Information19.3%
Finance & insurance7.4%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
Wholesale trade6.1%
Other services1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Public administration0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$226,200
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,009
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
10.2%
89.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
61.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.4
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.7%(808)
Black6.8%(185)
Hispanic / Latino60.7%(1,648)
Asian0.8%(23)
Other2%(53)
Diversity Score67.3%(1,829)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.7%(808)
Black6.8%(185)
Hispanic / Latino60.7%(1,648)
Asian0.8%(23)
Other2%(53)
Diversity Score67.3%(1,829)
Diversity Score
67
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
31.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.0%
Female
58.0%
Foreign born
9.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
53.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
43.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,717 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 $30,463 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 $226,200, and the typical rent is about $1,009 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 8.2% 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 33.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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