Census tract · South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Census Tract 1426.05, South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
Census Tract 1426.05, GEOID 09170142605, in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, entirely within New Haven. 4,121 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±535); the 2020 Census counted 4,149.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,121
±535 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,149
Median household income
$30,603
±$6,526 (90% margin)
South Central Connecticut Planning Region: $88,197
Median home value
$185,500
±$86,168 (90% margin)
South Central Connecticut Planning Region: $353,100
Median gross rent
$717
±$91 (90% margin)
South Central Connecticut Planning Region: $1,525
Where is Census Tract 1426.05?
Census Tract 1426.05 is one of 136 census tracts in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. It covers 0.37 square miles of land, 11,153 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 09170142605, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| New Haven | 100% |
3 census tracts border Census Tract 1426.05: Tract 1426.01 ($49,159), Tract 1426.04 ($86,023) and Tract 1805 ($92,667). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 1426.05?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 1426.05's population at 4,121 (±535) in 2,360 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,149 residents and 2,330 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 1426.05 | New Haven |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,121 ±535 | 134,349 |
| Households | 2,360 ±224 | 54,773 |
| Average household size | 1.75 ±0.20 | 2.29 |
| Housing units | 2,360 ±224 | 60,333 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 1426.05?
The median resident of Census Tract 1426.05 is 62.6 years old; 14.4% are under 18 and 41.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 37.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 31.3%. 9.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 1426.05 | New Haven |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62.6 ±3.9 | 31.9 |
| Under 18 years | 14.4% ±5.0 pts | 21.3% |
| 65 years and over | 41.1% ±9.4 pts | 11.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 27.4% ±7.1 pts | 31.0% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 31.3% ±8.6 pts | 30.0% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 37.1% ±9.9 pts | 27.6% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.6 pts | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±2.3 pts | 4.1% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 1.8% |
| Born outside the United States | 9.9% ±5.4 pts | 18.0% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 24.6% ±7.2 pts | 33.1% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0% ±3.7 pts | 1.7% |
| With a disability | 39.0% ±8.1 pts | 12.2% |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.6% ±1.7 pts | 7.4% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 76.1% ±8.5 pts | 87.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.1% ±8.5 pts | 38.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.4% ±4.1 pts | 20.6% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.2% ±9.9 pts | 83.2% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 1426.05 earn?
Half of the 2,360 households in Census Tract 1426.05 earn less than $30,603 a year (±$6,526), against $88,197 across South Central Connecticut Planning Region: 130th highest of the county's 135 tracts with a reliable estimate. 32.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 1426.05 | New Haven |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $30,603 ±$6,526 | $56,851 |
| Mean household income | $46,800 ±$7,809 | $86,440 |
| Per capita income | $27,261 ±$5,001 | $36,242 |
| People below the poverty line | 32.4% ±13.3 pts | 23.9% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 55.8% ±41.8 pts | 31.2% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 49.1% ±10.1 pts | 25.9% |
| Households with a computer | 73.8% ±8.4 pts | 94.0% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 70.0% ±8.4 pts | 89.7% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 1426.05?
Owners occupy 13.7% of Census Tract 1426.05's occupied homes and renters 86.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $185,500 by its owner (±$86,168). The median renter pays $717 a month including utilities, and 38.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 1426.05 | New Haven |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $185,500 ±$86,168 | $287,100 |
| Median gross rent | $717 ±$91 | $1,488 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.8% ±11.1 pts | 47.1% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,102 ±$414 | $2,157 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 13.7% ±6.4 pts | 28.4% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 86.3% ±6.4 pts | 71.6% |
| Housing units | 2,360 ±224 | 60,333 |
| Single-family detached homes | 13.0% ±5.5 pts | 19.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.8% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.5% ±1.9 pts | 4.9% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.3% ±2.6 pts | 39.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 46.1% ±10.5 pts | 26.9% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 1426.05 get to work?
52.7% of Census Tract 1426.05's workers drive alone and 18.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.9 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 1426.05 | New Haven |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 32.3% ±7.6 pts | 63.6% |
| Unemployment rate | 9.9% ±7.5 pts | 8.4% |
| Drove alone to work | 52.7% ±15.5 pts | 55.8% |
| Carpooled | 23.2% ±11.5 pts | 6.7% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.1 pts | 6.7% |
| Walked | 1.2% ±1.8 pts | 13.8% |
| Worked from home | 18.7% ±11.2 pts | 13.9% |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.9 min ±5.4 | 21.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 1426.05 compare with the other tracts in South Central Connecticut Planning Region?
Among South Central Connecticut Planning Region's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 1426.05 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In South Central Connecticut Planning Region | In New Haven |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 68th of 135 | 17th of 32 |
| Residents per square mile | 14th of 135 | 14th of 32 |
| Median household income | 130th of 135 | 30th of 32 |
| Per capita income | 116th of 135 | 20th of 32 |
| Median home value | 122nd of 126 | 23rd of 24 |
| Median gross rent | 118th of 118 | 31st of 31 |
| Poverty rate | 10th of 86 | 7th of 31 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 121st of 135 | 27th of 32 |
| Median age | 2nd of 135 | 2nd of 32 |
| Owner-occupied share | 126th of 130 | 25th of 28 |
The tracts next to it on South Central Connecticut Planning Region's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1425 | 127th | $38,627±$7,404 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1423 | 128th | $35,714±$17,581 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1407 | 129th | $33,407±$10,569 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1426.05 | 130th | $30,603±$6,526 |
| Tract 1709 | 131st | $30,463±$14,280 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1701 | 132nd | $28,365±$10,762 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1408 | 133rd | $27,842±$4,137 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 1426.05?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 1426.05 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections