CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 312
Virginia · Newport News · 1,987 residents · 0.884 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Newport News, VA
The short version
Census Tract 312 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,679. Population has declined 7% since 2020.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
28% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,987
−7%since 2020
from 2,146 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,248 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 2,428 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
−5%since 2020
from 39.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$55,679
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $41,520 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,976
+36%since 2020
from $27,091 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
+4%since 2020
from 0.384 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.8%
Information17.3%
Finance & insurance3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
Wholesale trade1.9%
Other services1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,134
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $930 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
28.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
71.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.9%(705)
Black51.4%(1,103)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(260)
Asian1.4%(30)
Other2.2%(48)
Diversity Score76.6%(1,643)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.7%(471)
Black59.3%(1,179)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(257)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other3.5%(70)
Diversity Score71.7%(1,425)
Diversity Score
72
−6%since 2020
from 77 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 88.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.0 min
−28%since 2020
from 26.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 80.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 68.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
Female
47.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
Foreign born
6.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+32.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 84.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% 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 1,987 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 $55,679 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 $1,134 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.9% 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 9.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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