CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 501
Virginia · Frederick County · 7,847 residents · 24.797 sq mi
Notable rankings
#47highest population in VA7,847TRACT SHAPE · Frederick County, VA
The short version
Census Tract 501 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,053. Population has grown 18% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $412,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% 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
7,847
+18%since 2020
from 6,675 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
316 / sq mi
+18%since 2020
from 269 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
−11%since 2020
from 40.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20248K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$104,053
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $90,625 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,499
+44%since 2020
from $32,996 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 58.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
+26%since 2020
from 0.315 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.5%
Information8.6%
Wholesale trade4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
Other services3.8%
Finance & insurance3%
Transportation & warehousing3%
Public administration2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
Education & health services0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Construction0.5%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$412,100
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $241,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,022
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,389 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 82.3% in 2020
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
+33.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+49%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(5,819)
Black4.3%(284)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(262)
Asian4.6%(310)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.3%(1,957)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82%(6,432)
Black3.8%(295)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(591)
Asian4.5%(351)
Other2.3%(178)
Diversity Score39.8%(3,124)
Diversity Score
40
+36%since 2020
from 29 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.4%
+17.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 86.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.6 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 31.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 86.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
2.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 68.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
Female
48.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
Foreign born
7.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 82.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 94.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% 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 7,847 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 $104,053 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 $412,100, and the typical rent is about $2,022 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 43.4% 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 4.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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