CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2109
Virginia · Portsmouth · 3,650 residents · 0.455 sq mi
Notable rankings
#214highest density in VA8,022/sq mi#255highest high poverty in VA21.3%#352lowest young in VA33.6 yrs#427lowest low income in VA$57,880TRACT SHAPE · Portsmouth, VA
The short version
Census Tract 2109 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,880. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $319,200. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,650
+14%since 2020
from 3,192 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
8,022 / sq mi
+14%since 2020
from 7,015 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.6
−21%since 2020
from 42.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$57,880
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $48,208 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,231
+35%since 2020
from $38,037 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
+2%since 2020
from 0.453 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.9%
Retail trade10.5%
Other services6.4%
Wholesale trade5.5%
Finance & insurance4.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
Public administration1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$319,200
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $206,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,444
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,215 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
23.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
76.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 41.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
+28%since 2020
from 4.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(1,854)
Black31.4%(1,003)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(152)
Asian1%(31)
Other4.8%(152)
Diversity Score69.9%(2,232)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.2%(2,053)
Black30.6%(1,116)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(152)
Asian4.4%(160)
Other4.6%(169)
Diversity Score73%(2,666)
Diversity Score
73
+4%since 2020
from 70 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 94.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.0 min
+33%since 2020
from 18.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 77.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 62.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.7%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 65.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
Female
45.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 88.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 94.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% 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 3,650 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 $57,880 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 $319,200, and the typical rent is about $1,444 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 42.7% 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 21.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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