CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9
Virginia · Charlottesville · 2,413 residents · 1.265 sq mi
Notable rankings
#97lowest short commute in VA16.6 min#433highest education in VA63.4%#437highest high poverty in VA16.4%#455highest rent burden in VA56.8%TRACT SHAPE · Charlottesville, VA
The short version
Census Tract 9 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,200. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $470,800.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,413
+13%since 2020
from 2,134 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,908 / sq mi
+13%since 2020
from 1,687 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
−1%since 2020
from 40.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$89,200
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $82,404 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,402
−2%since 2020
from $51,551 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
+3%since 2020
from 0.418 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10%
Other services4%
Retail trade3.8%
Public administration2.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Finance & insurance1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$470,800
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $276,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,891
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,294 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 64.6% in 2020
29.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.8%
+31.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+57%since 2020
from 3.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(1,839)
Black6.1%(130)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian6%(128)
Other1.5%(33)
Diversity Score31.2%(666)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70%(1,689)
Black15.1%(364)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(88)
Asian3.5%(84)
Other7.8%(188)
Diversity Score59.8%(1,444)
Diversity Score
60
+92%since 2020
from 31 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
63.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 92.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.6 min
+5%since 2020
from 15.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 65.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 76.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
Female
53.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
Foreign born
10.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 92.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 92.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% 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 2,413 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 $89,200 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 $470,800, and the typical rent is about $1,891 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 63.4% 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 16.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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