CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9800
Virginia · Lexington · 3,194 residents · 0.484 sq mi
The short version
Population has held roughly steady since 2020. At a median age of 20.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 27.2% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 20.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,194
+5%since 2020
from 3,042 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,599 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 6,285 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
20.3
+1%since 2020
from 20.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$10,252
+42%since 2020
from $7,244 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
−26.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.2%
+27.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.686
+72%since 2020
from 0.400 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food7.8%
Wholesale trade5.7%
Information4.8%
Retail trade2.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
41.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 36.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
81.1%
+60.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(2,296)
Black3.1%(94)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(295)
Asian4.8%(146)
Other6.9%(211)
Diversity Score51.6%(1,570)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(2,581)
Black1.7%(53)
Hispanic / Latino4%(127)
Asian6.7%(214)
Other6.9%(219)
Diversity Score42%(1,341)
Diversity Score
42
−19%since 2020
from 52 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+19.9 ptssince 2020
from 80.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.0%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
7.4 min
−16%since 2020
from 8.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
12.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
66.1%
−14.9 ptssince 2020
from 81.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
26.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
33.0%
+22.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
64.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 70.4% in 2020
Female
35.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
Foreign born
5.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
61.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 73.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 91.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% 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 3,194 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 40.1% 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 27.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Census Tract 9305.01DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024