CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8111
Virginia · Petersburg · 3,631 residents · 4.044 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Petersburg, VA
The short version
Census Tract 8111 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,311. Population has grown 23% since 2020. Median home value is $208,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% 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
3,631
+23%since 2020
from 2,946 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
898 / sq mi
+23%since 2020
from 728 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
−1%since 2020
from 40.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$56,311
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $53,795 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,689
+28%since 2020
from $31,748 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
+9%since 2020
from 0.363 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16%
Retail trade12.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
Finance & insurance5.3%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
Other services3.1%
Public administration2.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$208,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $160,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,576
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,208 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
46.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
46.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+24%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.2%(508)
Black70.7%(2,082)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(73)
Asian3.5%(103)
Other6.1%(180)
Diversity Score58.2%(1,713)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.9%(687)
Black71.9%(2,612)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(148)
Asian2.3%(82)
Other2.8%(102)
Diversity Score55.5%(2,014)
Diversity Score
55
−5%since 2020
from 58 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 94.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.0 min
−6%since 2020
from 23.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% 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
2.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 75.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 26.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 40.8% in 2020
Female
58.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 59.2% in 2020
Foreign born
5.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 89.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 94.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% 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 3,631 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 $56,311 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 $208,200, and the typical rent is about $1,576 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.6% 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 4.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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