CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1861
Connecticut · South Central Connecticut Planning Region · 7,041 residents · 7.624 sq mi
Notable rankings
#29highest population in CT7,041#125highest old in CT49.4 yrs#161highest rent in CT$1,980#188highest broadband in CT97.0%TRACT SHAPE · South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 1861 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,415. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $371,200. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
30% 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
7,041
Population density
924 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
49.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$109,415
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$49,031
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14%
Wholesale trade12%
Retail trade10.5%
Other services5%
Public administration5%
Finance & insurance3.8%
Education & health services3.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.3%
Manufacturing0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$371,200
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,980
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.3%
12.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(6,370)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(276)
Asian2.8%(198)
Other2.7%(188)
Diversity Score22.3%(1,571)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(6,370)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(276)
Asian2.8%(198)
Other2.7%(188)
Diversity Score22.3%(1,571)
Diversity Score
22
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Foreign born
7.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 7,041 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 $109,415 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 $371,200, and the typical rent is about $1,980 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.4% 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 3.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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