CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 201
Virginia · Chesapeake · 6,019 residents · 0.644 sq mi
Notable rankings
#25highest high poverty in VA#1546 US45.0%#82lowest young in VA27.2 yrs#152highest density in VA9,346/sq mi#221lowest low broadband in VA78.6%TRACT SHAPE · Chesapeake, VA
The short version
Census Tract 201 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,098. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $226,600. At a median age of 27.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 45.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Chesapeake median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,019
+7%since 2020
from 5,602 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
9,346 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 8,699 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
27.2
−7%since 2020
from 29.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$49,098
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $41,534 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,628
+25%since 2020
from $18,111 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
45.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.522
+16%since 2020
from 0.449 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.5%
Finance & insurance10.6%
Retail trade10.4%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
Other services6.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
Education & health services2.4%
Wholesale trade1.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Public administration1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$226,600
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $142,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,286
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,074 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
23.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
76.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
+15.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+35%since 2020
from 3.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic6.6%(371)
Black83.7%(4,688)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(200)
Asian0.9%(52)
Other5.2%(291)
Diversity Score36.4%(2,039)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.8%(527)
Black79.1%(4,764)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(281)
Asian1%(59)
Other6.4%(388)
Diversity Score44.9%(2,704)
Diversity Score
45
+23%since 2020
from 36 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 79.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.1 min
+8%since 2020
from 18.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 62.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% 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
21.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 65.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.7%
+15.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
Female
56.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 58.4% in 2020
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 85.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 96.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% 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 6,019 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 $49,098 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 $226,600, and the typical rent is about $1,286 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.8% 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 45.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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