CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 206
Virginia · Chesapeake · 4,024 residents · 1.09 sq mi
Notable rankings
#489highest rent burden in VA56.0%TRACT SHAPE · Chesapeake, VA
The short version
Census Tract 206 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,111. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $270,400.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% 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
4,024
+6%since 2020
from 3,784 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,692 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 3,472 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
−10%since 2020
from 42.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$91,111
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $68,333 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,313
+18%since 2020
from $33,326 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
−9%since 2020
from 0.427 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.6%
Wholesale trade9.2%
Information4.3%
Other services3.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
Public administration2.6%
Finance & insurance1.3%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Construction0.5%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$270,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $191,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,360
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,203 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 85.3% in 2020
14.6% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 58.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+6%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(2,335)
Black24.1%(913)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(270)
Asian2.9%(109)
Other4.1%(157)
Diversity Score69.2%(2,617)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.8%(2,046)
Black25.8%(1,037)
Hispanic / Latino14%(564)
Asian3.4%(135)
Other6%(242)
Diversity Score81.3%(3,273)
Diversity Score
81
+18%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 94.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.3 min
−4%since 2020
from 25.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.3%
−18.5 ptssince 2020
from 90.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% 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%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 66.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
Female
44.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
Foreign born
4.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 91.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% 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 4,024 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 $91,111 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 $270,400, and the typical rent is about $1,360 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.5% 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 9.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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