CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2005
Virginia · Alexandria · 3,889 residents · 0.244 sq mi
Notable rankings
#56highest density in VA15,939/sq mi#166highest high poverty in VA25.2%#171highest rent burden in VA66.5%#256highest foreign-born in VA29.1%TRACT SHAPE · Alexandria, VA
The short version
Census Tract 2005 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,318. Population has declined 7% since 2020. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $386,400. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Alexandria median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% 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
3,889
−7%since 2020
from 4,198 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
15,939 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 17,205 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
+10%since 2020
from 32.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$59,318
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $51,896 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,958
+41%since 2020
from $37,675 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.548
+22%since 2020
from 0.449 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.3%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
Information3.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
Wholesale trade2.1%
Other services0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Education & health services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$386,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $279,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,765
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,440 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
12.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
87.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.7%
−36.6 ptssince 2020
from 44.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.5%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
+21%since 2020
from 5.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.3%(1,732)
Black43.7%(1,834)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(314)
Asian4.7%(198)
Other2.9%(120)
Diversity Score78.8%(3,307)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.9%(1,397)
Black41%(1,595)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(497)
Asian3.5%(138)
Other6.7%(262)
Diversity Score85.1%(3,309)
Diversity Score
85
+8%since 2020
from 79 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
49.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 87.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.0 min
−16%since 2020
from 30.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 65.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 83.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
39.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
Female
60.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
Foreign born
29.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 30.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 92.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 64.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,889 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 $59,318 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 $386,400, and the typical rent is about $1,765 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 49.3% 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 25.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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