CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 6968
Connecticut · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region · 3,748 residents · 0.446 sq mi
Notable rankings
#80lowest young in CT31.7 yrs#85lowest low home value in CT$211,600#88lowest short commute in CT19.9 min#103lowest low income in CT$50,614TRACT SHAPE · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 6968 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,614. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $211,600. At a median age of 31.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% 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
3,748
Population density
8,404 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$50,614
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$35,220
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.511
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.7%
Other services8.7%
Finance & insurance5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
Public administration4.8%
Wholesale trade3.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Information1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$211,600
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,288
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.0%
68.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.3%(1,287)
Black23.4%(876)
Hispanic / Latino24.2%(906)
Asian4.8%(179)
Other13.3%(500)
Diversity Score93.6%(3,509)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.3%(1,287)
Black23.4%(876)
Hispanic / Latino24.2%(906)
Asian4.8%(179)
Other13.3%(500)
Diversity Score93.6%(3,509)
Diversity Score
94
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.3%
Female
44.7%
Foreign born
21.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,748 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 $50,614 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 $211,600, and the typical rent is about $1,288 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.7% 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 23.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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