CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 215.01
Connecticut · Western Connecticut Planning Region · 4,551 residents · 0.154 sq mi
Notable rankings
#4highest density in CT29,552/sq mi#44highest foreign-born in CT36.9%#89highest high poverty in CT25.6%#115lowest low income in CT$53,009TRACT SHAPE · Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 215.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,009. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $527,500. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the Western Connecticut Planning Region median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% 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
4,551
Population density
29,552 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$53,009
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$28,857
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.2%
Finance & insurance8.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
Retail trade2.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Education & health services1.1%
Other services0.6%
Public administration0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$527,500
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,585
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
22.7%
77.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
59.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.0
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic7%(320)
Black34.3%(1,560)
Hispanic / Latino53.4%(2,432)
Asian2.2%(98)
Other3.1%(141)
Diversity Score73.8%(3,360)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7%(320)
Black34.3%(1,560)
Hispanic / Latino53.4%(2,432)
Asian2.2%(98)
Other3.1%(141)
Diversity Score73.8%(3,360)
Diversity Score
74
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
27.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.0%
Female
55.0%
Foreign born
36.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
37.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
48.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,551 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 $53,009 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 $527,500, and the typical rent is about $1,585 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 22.5% 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 25.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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