CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 462.21
Virginia · Virginia Beach · 3,809 residents · 0.436 sq mi
Notable rankings
#128lowest young in VA29.4 yrs#175highest density in VA8,736/sq mi#346highest high poverty in VA18.5%#435lowest short commute in VA21.2 minTRACT SHAPE · Virginia Beach, VA
The short version
Census Tract 462.21 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,174. Population has declined 8% since 2020. Median home value is $281,100. At a median age of 29.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% 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
3,809
−8%since 2020
from 4,158 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
8,736 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 9,537 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
29.4
+7%since 2020
from 27.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$79,174
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $68,774 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,206
+28%since 2020
from $25,925 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
+13%since 2020
from 0.359 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.1%
Retail trade8.2%
Information8.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
Public administration4%
Finance & insurance3.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$281,100
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $188,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,377
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,225 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 45.7% in 2020
60.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+30%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic26.6%(1,105)
Black49.3%(2,051)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(356)
Asian4.2%(176)
Other11.3%(470)
Diversity Score83%(3,452)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.3%(1,648)
Black31.8%(1,211)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(603)
Asian6.1%(233)
Other3%(114)
Diversity Score85.3%(3,247)
Diversity Score
85
+3%since 2020
from 83 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 89.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.2 min
−3%since 2020
from 21.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.4%
−14.3 ptssince 2020
from 82.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 73.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.1%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Female
46.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Foreign born
5.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 94.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 86.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% 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 3,809 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 $79,174 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 $281,100, and the typical rent is about $1,377 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.6% 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 18.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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