CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1862
Connecticut · South Central Connecticut Planning Region · 6,462 residents · 17.134 sq mi
Notable rankings
#53lowest low rent burden in CT15.2%#58highest population in CT6,462#111highest broadband in CT98.0%#123lowest low density in CT377.14/sq miTRACT SHAPE · South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 1862 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,694. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $405,000. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% 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
6,462
Population density
377 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
48.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$105,694
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$59,828
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16%
Wholesale trade10.8%
Retail trade10.3%
Other services10.2%
Public administration9.5%
Finance & insurance3.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$405,000
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,408
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.4%
9.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(5,808)
Black0.5%(35)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(271)
Asian2.2%(140)
Other3.2%(208)
Diversity Score23.6%(1,526)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(5,808)
Black0.5%(35)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(271)
Asian2.2%(140)
Other3.2%(208)
Diversity Score23.6%(1,526)
Diversity Score
24
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.9%
Female
52.1%
Foreign born
7.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 6,462 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 $105,694 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 $405,000, and the typical rent is about $1,408 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 39.1% 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 4.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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