CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8701
Connecticut · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region · 7,116 residents · 54.098 sq mi
Notable rankings
#24highest population in CT7,116#33lowest low density in CT131.54/sq mi#74lowest low rent burden in CT19.8%#204highest old in CT46.9 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 8701 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,135. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $345,900. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% 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
7,116
Population density
132 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
46.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$109,135
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$55,601
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.4%
Wholesale trade14.5%
Other services6.4%
Information5.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
Public administration2.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
Construction1.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Education & health services0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$345,900
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,630
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.0%
12.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic92%(6,547)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(365)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(204)
Diversity Score18.8%(1,335)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92%(6,547)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(365)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(204)
Diversity Score18.8%(1,335)
Diversity Score
19
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.5%
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
0.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.4%
Female
50.6%
Foreign born
3.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 7,116 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 $109,135 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 $345,900, and the typical rent is about $1,630 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 40.1% 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 4.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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