CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2008.02
Virginia · Alexandria · 3,263 residents · 0.38 sq mi
Notable rankings
#186highest density in VA8,587/sq mi#225highest WFH in VA32.8%#250highest education in VA73.3%#391highest foreign-born in VA22.4%TRACT SHAPE · Alexandria, VA
The short version
Census Tract 2008.02 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $127,200. Population has grown 20% since 2020. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $425,300.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,263
+20%since 2020
from 2,712 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
8,587 / sq mi
+20%since 2020
from 7,137 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
Unchangedsince 2020
from 35.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$127,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $99,583 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,200
+4%since 2020
from $64,536 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 65.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
−12%since 2020
from 0.458 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
Other services7.6%
Public administration7.3%
Wholesale trade5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
Information4%
Retail trade1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$425,300
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $394,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,878
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,683 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.0% in 2020
44.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
−16%since 2020
from 4.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(1,721)
Black13.3%(360)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(282)
Asian2%(55)
Other10.8%(294)
Diversity Score69.6%(1,887)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.6%(1,554)
Black15.9%(518)
Hispanic / Latino23.8%(777)
Asian5.6%(182)
Other7.1%(232)
Diversity Score85.4%(2,786)
Diversity Score
85
+23%since 2020
from 70 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
73.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 61.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 95.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
42.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.1 min
−6%since 2020
from 30.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
32.1%
−15.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.8%
+21.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 80.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 58.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
Female
47.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 54.2% in 2020
Foreign born
22.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 93.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 75.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% 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 3,263 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 $127,200 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 $425,300, and the typical rent is about $1,878 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 73.3% 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 8.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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