CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 316.02
Virginia · Newport News · 5,290 residents · 1.446 sq mi
Notable rankings
#255lowest short commute in VA19.3 min#339highest rent burden in VA59.9%#458highest population in VA5,290#491lowest low home value in VA$231,200TRACT SHAPE · Newport News, VA
The short version
Census Tract 316.02 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $231,200.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% 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
5,290
+5%since 2020
from 5,055 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,658 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 3,496 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
−4%since 2020
from 37.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$75,250
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $53,589 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,957
+28%since 2020
from $24,983 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2020
from 34.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
−3%since 2020
from 0.349 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.4%
Information7.9%
Wholesale trade5.9%
Other services5.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
Public administration4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
Education & health services1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$231,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $169,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,418
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,084 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.6% in 2020
36.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 60.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
−3%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(2,936)
Black38%(1,921)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(67)
Asian0.5%(25)
Other2.1%(106)
Diversity Score64.7%(3,271)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(3,077)
Black32.5%(1,718)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(197)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(298)
Diversity Score69%(3,648)
Diversity Score
69
+7%since 2020
from 65 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.3 min
−13%since 2020
from 22.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 70.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 63.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.9%
+14.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.5% in 2020
Female
58.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
Foreign born
6.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 83.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 96.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% 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 5,290 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 $75,250 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 $231,200, and the typical rent is about $1,418 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 32.1% 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 10.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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