CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8104
Virginia · Petersburg · 2,153 residents · 0.44 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 8104 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,867. Population has grown 30% since 2020. Households here earn about 26% more than the Petersburg median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
10% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,153
+30%since 2020
from 1,654 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,893 / sq mi
+30%since 2020
from 3,759 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.3
+29%since 2020
from 29.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$63,867
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $34,500 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,710
+90%since 2020
from $18,803 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
+25.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.345
−18%since 2020
from 0.423 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26.5%
Retail trade10.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
Other services3.6%
Public administration3.6%
Wholesale trade3.1%
Finance & insurance2%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,162
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $979 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
10.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
90.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.9%
−39.8 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.2%(119)
Black85.2%(1,409)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.6%(126)
Diversity Score32.9%(544)
2024
White, non-Hispanic19.7%(425)
Black66.9%(1,440)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(98)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.8%(190)
Diversity Score63%(1,356)
Diversity Score
63
+91%since 2020
from 33 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 64.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.2 min
−13%since 2020
from 27.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 69.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
−12.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.5%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
12.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
14.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 64.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
Female
44.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
Foreign born
7.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
63.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 69.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 98.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 2,153 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 $63,867 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 $1,162 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.7% 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 18.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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PetersburgDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024