CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4162
Virginia · Fairfax County · 5,498 residents · 7.274 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1lowest young in VA#79 US18.9 yrs#29highest broadband in VA#421 US100.0%#87highest rent in VA#1942 US$3,254#94highest rent burden in VA72.4%TRACT SHAPE · Fairfax County, VA
The short version
Census Tract 4162 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,368. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $3,254 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 18.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the Fairfax County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 18.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,498
+9%since 2020
from 5,046 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
756 / sq mi
+9%since 2020
from 694 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
18.9
−7%since 2020
from 20.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$104,368
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $85,475 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,225
+27%since 2020
from $22,944 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 64.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.261
−16%since 2020
from 0.311 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.8%
Other services5.8%
Public administration3.3%
Finance & insurance1.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Wholesale trade0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$3,254
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,774 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
99.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−86.7 ptssince 2020
from 86.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 69.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.6%(2,501)
Black25.1%(1,269)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(518)
Asian3.3%(166)
Other11.7%(592)
Diversity Score83.2%(4,199)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.3%(2,599)
Black20.2%(1,111)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(889)
Asian1.4%(75)
Other15%(824)
Diversity Score85.9%(4,721)
Diversity Score
86
+3%since 2020
from 83 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
61.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 97.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.4 min
−9%since 2020
from 28.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 75.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 67.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
Female
48.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
Foreign born
4.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−15.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 98.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 89.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% 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 5,498 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 $104,368 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $3,254 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 61.0% 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 3.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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