CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 48
Virginia · Norfolk · 932 residents · 0.392 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 48 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,855. Population has fallen 55% since 2020, a loss of 1,125 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 25.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 48.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 68% less than the Norfolk median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 25.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
932
−55%since 2020
from 2,057 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,378 / sq mi
−55%since 2020
from 5,247 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
25.2
+70%since 2020
from 14.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024932
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$20,855
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $13,442 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,702
+171%since 2020
from $6,532 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
2.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
48.4%
−24.8 ptssince 2020
from 73.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
+18%since 2020
from 0.425 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.8%
Wholesale trade0.3%
Finance & insurance0.3%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$497
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $223 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
59.5%
+28.8 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.6%(32)
Black93.7%(1,928)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(64)
Diversity Score15%(309)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.7%(16)
Black93.3%(870)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(46)
Diversity Score15.7%(147)
Diversity Score
16
+5%since 2020
from 15 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.3%
+33.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.7 min
−17%since 2020
from 22.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.3%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
37.1%
+25.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% 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%
−27.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% 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
33.0%
−23.8 ptssince 2020
from 56.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.0%
−14.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.1%
+23.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
18.1%
−15.6 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% in 2020
Female
81.9%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 66.3% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 77.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 94.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% 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 932 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 $20,855 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 $497 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 9.1% 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 48.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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