CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 505
Connecticut · Western Connecticut Planning Region · 5,038 residents · 2.609 sq mi
Notable rankings
#5highest household income in CT#161 US$250,001#9highest WFH in CT#913 US42.6%#12highest home value in CT#885 US$1,708,600#13highest per-capita income in CT#306 US$154,425TRACT SHAPE · Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT
The short version
Census Tract 505 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,708,600. With a median age of 47.4, 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 47.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
81% 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
5,038
Population density
1,931 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
47.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$250,001
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$154,425
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
88.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.500
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services29.8%
Public administration25.5%
Retail trade8.8%
Information4.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Finance & insurance0.6%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,708,600
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.4%
7.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.8
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(3,919)
Black3.9%(198)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(272)
Asian3.2%(161)
Other9.7%(488)
Diversity Score47.5%(2,393)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(3,919)
Black3.9%(198)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(272)
Asian3.2%(161)
Other9.7%(488)
Diversity Score47.5%(2,393)
Diversity Score
48
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
81.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
43.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
33.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
42.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
76.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.0%
Female
46.0%
Foreign born
14.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
US average: 13.6%
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CENSUS TRACT 505 VS
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Income$136,094−46%
Home value$513,200−70%
Population2,226−56%
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CENSUS TRACT 505 VS
Census Tract 506
Income$250,001same
Home value$1,352,300−21%
Population3,366−33%
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Home value$647,200−62%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,038 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 $1,708,600, and the typical rent is about $3,023 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 81.2% 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 1.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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