CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 312.01
Virginia · Roanoke County · 5,536 residents · 5.706 sq mi
Notable rankings
#173lowest low rent in VA$778#267lowest short commute in VA19.5 min#386highest population in VA5,536TRACT SHAPE · Roanoke County, VA
The short version
Census Tract 312.01 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,527. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $268,600.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% 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
5,536
−1%since 2020
from 5,582 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
970 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 978 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
Unchangedsince 2020
from 37.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$69,527
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $70,364 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,478
+33%since 2020
from $30,505 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+28%since 2020
from 0.345 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.3%
Retail trade6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
Other services4.6%
Public administration4.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$268,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $200,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$778
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $993 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 81.6% in 2020
10.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 28.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+35%since 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(5,284)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(96)
Asian1.4%(77)
Other2.1%(115)
Diversity Score12.9%(719)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(4,698)
Black8.2%(453)
Hispanic / Latino1%(53)
Asian2.9%(160)
Other3.1%(172)
Diversity Score33.9%(1,877)
Diversity Score
34
+163%since 2020
from 13 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 93.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.5 min
−13%since 2020
from 22.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 83.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 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
7.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 65.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
Female
50.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 91.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 98.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.7% 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 5,536 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 $69,527 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 $268,600, and the typical rent is about $778 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.5% 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 9.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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