CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 42
Virginia · Norfolk · 1,331 residents · 0.178 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 42 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $11,953. Population has declined 4% since 2020. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 73.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 82% less than the Norfolk median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
3% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,331
−4%since 2020
from 1,385 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,478 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 7,781 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
+28%since 2020
from 32.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$11,953
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $13,685 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,453
+27%since 2020
from $9,799 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
73.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 60.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.598
+21%since 2020
from 0.492 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
Retail trade4.3%
Finance & insurance2.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
Other services1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$283
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $361 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
3.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
96.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
50.0%
+27.8 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.5%(132)
Black82%(1,136)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(117)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score38.9%(538)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.1%(174)
Black82.8%(1,102)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(25)
Diversity Score37.1%(493)
Diversity Score
37
−5%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.6 min
−35%since 2020
from 25.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
43.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−41.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
29.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% 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
11.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
57.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
24.2%
+16.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
37.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.3% in 2020
Female
62.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
Foreign born
4.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−16.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 88.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% 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 1,331 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 $11,953 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 $283 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 8.6% 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 73.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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NorfolkDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024