CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 6909
Connecticut · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region · 5,079 residents · 1.247 sq mi
Notable rankings
#216lowest low rent in CT$1,293#225highest population in CT5,079#257lowest short commute in CT22.9 min#259highest education in CT52.7%TRACT SHAPE · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 6909 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,230. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $337,600.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% 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
5,079
Population density
4,073 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$95,230
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$54,610
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.5%
Information15%
Other services6.5%
Public administration3.6%
Finance & insurance2.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
Wholesale trade2.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$337,600
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,293
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.7%
39.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic71%(3,605)
Black14.8%(754)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(469)
Asian1.2%(62)
Other3.7%(189)
Diversity Score58%(2,946)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71%(3,605)
Black14.8%(754)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(469)
Asian1.2%(62)
Other3.7%(189)
Diversity Score58%(2,946)
Diversity Score
58
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
52.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.5%
Female
46.5%
Foreign born
10.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,079 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 $95,230 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 $337,600, and the typical rent is about $1,293 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 52.7% 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 8.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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