CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 301
Virginia · Newport News · 3,650 residents · 1.636 sq mi
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#52lowest low broadband in VA#1454 US68.8%#111lowest low income in VA$41,763#119lowest short commute in VA17.2 min#129lowest low education in VA12.1%TRACT SHAPE · Newport News, VA
The short version
Census Tract 301 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,763. Population has declined 13% since 2020. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 29.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Newport News median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,650
−13%since 2020
from 4,195 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,231 / sq mi
−13%since 2020
from 2,564 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
29.5
+12%since 2020
from 26.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$41,763
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $27,112 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,696
+37%since 2020
from $18,079 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+17.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.4%
−18.0 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
−6%since 2020
from 0.421 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.4%
Information6.8%
Finance & insurance6.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
Other services5%
Public administration5%
Wholesale trade0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,126
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $789 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
99.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.2%(972)
Black55.6%(2,332)
Hispanic / Latino14%(589)
Asian0.7%(30)
Other6.5%(272)
Diversity Score76.7%(3,216)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.5%(491)
Black65.7%(2,397)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(447)
Asian2.3%(85)
Other6.3%(230)
Diversity Score66.4%(2,423)
Diversity Score
66
−13%since 2020
from 77 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 81.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.2 min
−12%since 2020
from 19.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 40.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.7%
−15.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
30.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% 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
38.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 43.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
15.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 61.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.8%
+17.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
60.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 67.7% in 2020
Female
39.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 32.3% in 2020
Foreign born
7.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
68.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 59.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 95.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% 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 3,650 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 $41,763 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,126 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 12.1% 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 25.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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