CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 303
Virginia · Roanoke County · 7,014 residents · 30.564 sq mi
Notable rankings
#107highest population in VA7,014#130highest rent burden in VA69.9%#254highest old in VA49.7 yrs#424lowest short commute in VA21.1 minTRACT SHAPE · Roanoke County, VA
The short version
Census Tract 303 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,801. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $276,100. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% 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
7,014
Unchangedsince 2020
from 7,043 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
229 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 230 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
49.7
−2%since 2020
from 50.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$96,801
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $69,679 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,793
+25%since 2020
from $35,106 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
−8%since 2020
from 0.417 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13%
Retail trade12.3%
Finance & insurance6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
Other services4.7%
Public administration3.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Education & health services1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Construction0.4%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$276,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $208,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,099
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $994 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 88.2% in 2020
14.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 68.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
−4%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(6,854)
Black1.6%(114)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(34)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0.5%(35)
Diversity Score6.6%(463)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(5,747)
Black7.8%(545)
Hispanic / Latino6%(421)
Asian0.4%(29)
Other3.9%(272)
Diversity Score39.7%(2,784)
Diversity Score
40
+503%since 2020
from 7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 92.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.1 min
−11%since 2020
from 23.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 92.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.2 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
6.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 60.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
Female
50.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.7% in 2020
Foreign born
6.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 78.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 98.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% 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 7,014 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 $96,801 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 $276,100, and the typical rent is about $1,099 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.9% 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 10.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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