CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 6962
Connecticut · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region · 5,030 residents · 10.559 sq mi
Notable rankings
#156lowest low density in CT476.37/sq mi#181highest broadband in CT97.1%#224lowest short commute in CT22.3 min#232highest population in CT5,030TRACT SHAPE · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 6962 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,227. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $300,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% 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
5,030
Population density
476 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$92,227
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$46,875
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.1%
Finance & insurance11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
Information7.4%
Wholesale trade6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
Education & health services2.5%
Other services1.2%
Public administration1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$300,500
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,409
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.3%
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(3,687)
Black6.6%(330)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(530)
Asian4.1%(204)
Other5.5%(279)
Diversity Score55.3%(2,783)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(3,687)
Black6.6%(330)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(530)
Asian4.1%(204)
Other5.5%(279)
Diversity Score55.3%(2,783)
Diversity Score
55
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
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
3.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Foreign born
7.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,030 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 $92,227 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 $300,500, and the typical rent is about $1,409 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.9% 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 4.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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