CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1842
Connecticut · South Central Connecticut Planning Region · 4,409 residents · 2.035 sq mi
Notable rankings
#126highest broadband in CT97.8%#150highest old in CT48.6 yrs#153highest rent burden in CT63.1%#240lowest low home value in CT$264,200TRACT SHAPE · South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 1842 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,209. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $264,200. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% 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
4,409
Population density
2,167 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
48.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,209
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$53,530
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.5%
Retail trade10%
Transportation & warehousing6%
Other services5%
Public administration5%
Wholesale trade3.2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Education & health services0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$264,200
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,762
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.4%
37.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.4%(3,194)
Black6.8%(298)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(298)
Asian8.4%(370)
Other5.6%(249)
Diversity Score57%(2,512)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.4%(3,194)
Black6.8%(298)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(298)
Asian8.4%(370)
Other5.6%(249)
Diversity Score57%(2,512)
Diversity Score
57
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.6%
Female
52.4%
Foreign born
13.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,409 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 $79,209 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 $264,200, and the typical rent is about $1,762 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 46.7% 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 4.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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