CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4218
Virginia · Fairfax County · 6,454 residents · 0.784 sq mi
Notable rankings
#82highest foreign-born in VA41.3%#193highest population in VA6,454#205highest density in VA8,232/sq mi#326highest high poverty in VA19.1%TRACT SHAPE · Fairfax County, VA
The short version
Census Tract 4218 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,209. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $291,900. Households here earn about 41% less than the Fairfax County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.5
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
6,454
+1%since 2020
from 6,369 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
8,232 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 8,124 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
+19%since 2020
from 36.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$91,209
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $73,168 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,439
+46%since 2020
from $33,264 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.4%
+18.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
+8%since 2020
from 0.374 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8%
Wholesale trade7.2%
Finance & insurance6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
Other services5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
Public administration1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Retail trade0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$291,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $223,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,918
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,655 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
49.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.0%
+16.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+5%since 2020
from 3.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.3%(1,104)
Black41.6%(2,652)
Hispanic / Latino28.8%(1,837)
Asian8.1%(518)
Other4.1%(258)
Diversity Score88.1%(5,614)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.4%(1,122)
Black32.4%(2,094)
Hispanic / Latino38.5%(2,486)
Asian8.9%(576)
Other2.7%(176)
Diversity Score88.4%(5,707)
Diversity Score
88
Unchangedsince 2020
from 88 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 89.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.0 min
−6%since 2020
from 35.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 65.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
11.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 78.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 26.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
Female
50.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
Foreign born
41.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 31.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 82.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
50.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
37.3%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% 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 6,454 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 $91,209 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 $291,900, and the typical rent is about $1,918 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 19.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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