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Commerce Road Industrial Area

Virginia · Richmond · 5,311 residents · 3.77 sq mi
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With 5,311 people, Commerce Road Industrial Area is a neighborhood in Richmond. 37% of homes are owner-occupied. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Median home value sits at $135,868. 22.8% of locals live below the federal poverty line. The median age is 34.9, younger than the US median of 38.9. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Commerce Road Industrial Area; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
median household income $53,497, below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
37% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
In context

Commerce Road Industrial Area compared with Richmond

MeasureCommerce Road Industrial AreaRichmondDifference
Median household income$53,497$64,58717% lower
Median home value$135,868$353,00062% lower
Homes that are rented63.4%56.5%+6.9 pts
Bachelor's degree or higher11.2%45.6%−34.4 pts
Poverty rate22.8%18.2%+4.6 pts
Foreign-born residents20.7%8.4%+12.3 pts
Median age34.934.7About the same
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,311
Population density
1,409 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.9
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.77 sq mi
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,497
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$26,824
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.513
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,868
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,197
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.6%
63.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.09 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic10.1%(535)
Black49.9%(2,651)
Hispanic / Latino37.4%(1,987)
Asian2.1%(111)
Other0.5%(27)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.1%(535)
Black49.9%(2,651)
Hispanic / Latino37.4%(1,987)
Asian2.1%(111)
Other0.5%(27)
Diversity Score
75
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
Foreign born
20.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
61.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
34.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Commerce Road Industrial Area, Richmond, Virginia?

Commerce Road Industrial Area, Richmond, Virginia has about 5,311 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Commerce Road Industrial Area, Richmond, Virginia?

The typical household in Commerce Road Industrial Area, Richmond, Virginia earns about $53,497 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Commerce Road Industrial Area, Richmond, Virginia expensive?

In Commerce Road Industrial Area, Richmond, Virginia, the median home is worth about $135,868, and the typical rent is about $1,197 a month.

How educated are people in Commerce Road Industrial Area, Richmond, Virginia?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Commerce Road Industrial Area, Richmond, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Commerce Road Industrial Area, Richmond, Virginia?

About 22.8% of people in Commerce Road Industrial Area, Richmond, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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