CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9701
Virginia · Highland County · 2,296 residents · 415.163 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2lowest low density in VA#1164 US5.53/sq mi#50highest old in VA56.5 yrs#170lowest low broadband in VA77.0%#268lowest low rent in VA$856TRACT SHAPE · Highland County, VA
The short version
Census Tract 9701 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $200,000. With a median age of 56.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% 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
2,296
+4%since 2020
from 2,202 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 5 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
56.5
−5%since 2020
from 59.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$65,625
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $51,831 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,453
+11%since 2020
from $30,911 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 31.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
−4%since 2020
from 0.385 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
Construction6.9%
Information6.1%
Finance & insurance4.5%
Other services3.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
Education & health services2.4%
Public administration2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
Retail trade1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Manufacturing0.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$200,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $161,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$856
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $669 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 87.3% in 2020
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
46.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
−2%since 2020
from 3.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(2,112)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3.6%(80)
Other0.5%(10)
Diversity Score9.8%(217)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(2,179)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.4%(55)
Other2.7%(62)
Diversity Score12.3%(281)
Diversity Score
12
+24%since 2020
from 10 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 89.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.4 min
−4%since 2020
from 28.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 72.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% 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
5.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 28.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 36.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
Female
54.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 73.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 96.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% 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 2,296 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 $65,625 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 $200,000, and the typical rent is about $856 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.8% 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 9.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Highland CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024