CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 509
Virginia · Frederick County · 5,027 residents · 20.716 sq mi
Notable rankings
#310highest rent burden in VA60.8%TRACT SHAPE · Frederick County, VA
The short version
Census Tract 509 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,237. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $452,000.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% 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
5,027
+1%since 2020
from 4,987 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
243 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 241 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.7
−5%since 2020
from 45.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$88,237
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $57,931 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,940
+6%since 2020
from $54,761 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.5%
+15.8 ptssince 2020
from 40.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
+5%since 2020
from 0.464 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.5%
Information8.8%
Retail trade8.1%
Finance & insurance7.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
Other services6.5%
Public administration5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Education & health services1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$452,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $309,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,413
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,128 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 76.5% in 2020
28.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.8%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
−4%since 2020
from 5.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(3,984)
Black5%(247)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(435)
Asian1.9%(95)
Other4.5%(226)
Diversity Score43.7%(2,178)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(3,647)
Black5.7%(286)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(575)
Asian3.3%(167)
Other7%(352)
Diversity Score56.4%(2,836)
Diversity Score
56
+29%since 2020
from 44 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 91.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.4 min
−24%since 2020
from 34.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 82.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% 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
6.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 57.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.9%
+20.5 ptssince 2020
from 30.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
Female
47.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
Foreign born
4.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 81.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 89.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% 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 5,027 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 $88,237 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 $452,000, and the typical rent is about $1,413 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 33.7% 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 8.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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