CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 217.02
Connecticut · Western Connecticut Planning Region · 4,443 residents · 0.195 sq mi
Notable rankings
#14highest density in CT22,785/sq mi#68highest rent in CT$2,572#79lowest young in CT31.7 yrs#80highest foreign-born in CT31.6%TRACT SHAPE · Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 217.02 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $438,800. At a median age of 31.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% 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
4,443
Population density
22,785 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$98,750
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$66,536
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services21.3%
Public administration8.5%
Arts, entertainment, food7.8%
Wholesale trade6.8%
Information6.6%
Retail trade6.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
Finance & insurance1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
Education & health services0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$438,800
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,572
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
25.1%
74.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(2,293)
Black24.5%(1,087)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(629)
Asian7.3%(324)
Other2.5%(110)
Diversity Score81%(3,598)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(2,293)
Black24.5%(1,087)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(629)
Asian7.3%(324)
Other2.5%(110)
Diversity Score81%(3,598)
Diversity Score
81
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
72.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
Foreign born
31.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,443 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 $98,750 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 $438,800, and the typical rent is about $2,572 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 72.0% 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 21.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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