CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 501
Connecticut · Western Connecticut Planning Region · 4,216 residents · 3.36 sq mi
Notable rankings
#3highest education in CT#88 US93.2%#4highest WFH in CT#462 US45.8%#12highest per-capita income in CT#299 US$155,054#13highest household income in CT#256 US$250,001TRACT SHAPE · Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 501 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 93% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,422,900. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 95% more than the Western Connecticut Planning Region median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
93% 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
4,216
Population density
1,255 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$250,001
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$155,054
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
89.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services19.5%
Public administration16.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
Retail trade5.2%
Information3.6%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Finance & insurance0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.6%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,422,900
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,501
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.2%
5.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic81%(3,417)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(341)
Asian5.5%(232)
Other5.4%(226)
Diversity Score41.3%(1,743)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81%(3,417)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(341)
Asian5.5%(232)
Other5.4%(226)
Diversity Score41.3%(1,743)
Diversity Score
41
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
93.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
56.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
42.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
36.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
45.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
78.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
Foreign born
14.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,216 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 $250,001 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 $1,422,900, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 93.2% 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 2.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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