CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 6908
Connecticut · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region · 3,963 residents · 0.478 sq mi
Notable rankings
#46lowest short commute in CT18.7 min#118highest high poverty in CT22.0%#125highest density in CT8,291/sq mi#159lowest low home value in CT$237,900TRACT SHAPE · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 6908 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,848. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $237,900. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% 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
3,963
Population density
8,291 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$83,848
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$35,579
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.4%
Information10%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Wholesale trade4.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
Education & health services1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Other services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$237,900
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,539
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.2%
38.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.4%(1,840)
Black9.9%(392)
Hispanic / Latino37.5%(1,487)
Asian2.7%(107)
Other3.5%(137)
Diversity Score79%(3,130)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.4%(1,840)
Black9.9%(392)
Hispanic / Latino37.5%(1,487)
Asian2.7%(107)
Other3.5%(137)
Diversity Score79%(3,130)
Diversity Score
79
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.0%
Female
51.0%
Foreign born
14.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
31.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,963 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 $83,848 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 $237,900, and the typical rent is about $1,539 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.1% 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 22.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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