CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 101
Virginia · Amherst County · 5,072 residents · 266.775 sq mi
Notable rankings
#26lowest low density in VA19.01/sq mi#285lowest low broadband in VA80.4%#333lowest low rent burden in VA23.1%TRACT SHAPE · Amherst County, VA
The short version
Census Tract 101 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,991. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $263,400.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% 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
5,072
+8%since 2020
from 4,705 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
19 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 18 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
−13%since 2020
from 48.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$68,991
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $41,827 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,482
+40%since 2020
from $28,147 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.8%
+18.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.481 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.3%
Finance & insurance9.1%
Retail trade7.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
Construction5.6%
Other services5%
Public administration5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
Education & health services2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$263,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $182,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,152
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $613 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 85.4% in 2020
15.4% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.1%
−14.6 ptssince 2020
from 37.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
−12%since 2020
from 4.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(3,965)
Black10.9%(514)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(81)
Asian0.7%(35)
Other2.3%(110)
Diversity Score34.6%(1,629)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79%(4,008)
Black12%(610)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(104)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(350)
Diversity Score44.5%(2,256)
Diversity Score
44
+28%since 2020
from 35 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.6 min
−37%since 2020
from 43.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−14.7 ptssince 2020
from 91.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% 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
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.5%
+28.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
Female
54.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 74.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 96.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% 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 5,072 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 $68,991 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 $263,400, and the typical rent is about $1,152 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.6% 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 13.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Amherst CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024