Census tract · Montgomery County
Census Tract 204.02, Montgomery County, Virginia
Census Tract 204.02, GEOID 51121020402, in Montgomery County, Virginia, entirely within Blacksburg. 4,382 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±793); the 2020 Census counted 4,281.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,382
±793 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,281
Median household income
$39,773
±$18,132 (90% margin)
Montgomery County: $72,715
Median home value
$459,800
±$51,455 (90% margin)
Montgomery County: $304,600
Median gross rent
$1,180
±$261 (90% margin)
Montgomery County: $1,240
Where is Census Tract 204.02?
Census Tract 204.02 is one of 23 census tracts in Montgomery County, Virginia. It covers 1.10 square miles of land, 3,906 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 51121020402, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Blacksburg | 100% |
4 census tracts border Census Tract 204.02: Tract 203.01 ($29,503), Tract 203.02 ($139,727), Tract 204.01 and Tract 205 ($102,904). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 204.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 204.02's population at 4,382 (±793) in 1,556 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,281 residents and 1,686 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 204.02 | Blacksburg |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,382 ±793 | 45,446 |
| Households | 1,556 ±245 | 13,840 |
| Average household size | 2.81 ±0.27 | 2.54 |
| Housing units | 2,014 ±238 | 17,028 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 204.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 204.02 is 22.5 years old; 17.2% are under 18 and 10.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.5%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 10.8%. 23.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 204.02 | Blacksburg |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 22.5 ±1.3 | 21.9 |
| Under 18 years | 17.2% ±5.0 pts | 9.8% |
| 65 years and over | 10.5% ±4.8 pts | 7.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.7% ±4.4 pts | 4.9% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.5% ±8.9 pts | 75.0% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.8 pts | 3.9% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 10.8% ±5.1 pts | 11.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.3% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.3% ±3.6 pts | 3.7% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% |
| Born outside the United States | 23.4% ±10.2 pts | 14.6% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.5% ±8.4 pts | 17.0% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.3% ±1.3 pts | 1.9% |
| With a disability | 6.8% ±3.4 pts | 6.4% |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.8% ±3.1 pts | 4.3% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.1% ±5.1 pts | 98.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 61.1% ±11.6 pts | 69.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 42.3% ±9.9 pts | 40.4% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 67.8% ±9.2 pts | 66.0% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 204.02 earn?
Half of the 1,556 households in Census Tract 204.02 earn less than $39,773 a year (±$18,132), against $72,715 across Montgomery County: 19th highest of the county's 20 tracts with a reliable estimate. 53.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 204.02 | Blacksburg |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $39,773 ±$18,132 | $50,182 |
| Mean household income | $98,016 ±$20,093 | $98,277 |
| Per capita income | $35,689 ±$8,487 | $31,899 |
| People below the poverty line | 53.1% ±9.9 pts | 42.7% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 34.3% ±24.5 pts | 12.9% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.1% ±3.7 pts | 2.6% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% ±2.7 pts | 98.0% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.2% ±4.0 pts | 93.6% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 204.02?
Owners occupy 41.7% of Census Tract 204.02's occupied homes and renters 58.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $459,800 by its owner (±$51,455). The median renter pays $1,180 a month including utilities, and 59.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 204.02 | Blacksburg |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $459,800 ±$51,455 | $446,300 |
| Median gross rent | $1,180 ±$261 | $1,359 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 59.4% ±12.4 pts | 56.9% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,940 ±$588 | $2,072 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 41.7% ±8.5 pts | 35.8% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 58.3% ±8.5 pts | 64.2% |
| Housing units | 2,014 ±238 | 17,028 |
| Single-family detached homes | 36.6% ±6.5 pts | 37.4% |
| Mobile homes | 2.6% ±3.2 pts | 1.9% |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.3% ±4.0 pts | 2.5% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 22.3% ±9.3 pts | 12.3% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.5% ±1.4 pts | 3.0% |
| Households with no vehicle | 15.4% ±6.9 pts | 6.4% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 204.02 get to work?
44.9% of Census Tract 204.02's workers drive alone and 34.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.2%.
| Measure | Tract 204.02 | Blacksburg |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 46.8% ±7.5 pts | 50.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2% ±4.3 pts | 3.1% |
| Drove alone to work | 44.9% ±9.1 pts | 51.0% |
| Carpooled | 8.8% ±6.7 pts | 7.0% |
| Public transportation | 6.8% ±4.9 pts | 6.2% |
| Walked | 4.8% ±4.7 pts | 11.8% |
| Worked from home | 34.6% ±9.2 pts | 18.2% |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.0 min ±6.3 | 14.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 204.02 compare with the other tracts in Montgomery County?
Among Montgomery County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 204.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Montgomery County | In Blacksburg |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9th of 23 | 5th of 10 |
| Residents per square mile | 4th of 23 | 4th of 10 |
| Median household income | 19th of 20 | 6th of 7 |
| Per capita income | 16th of 23 | 5th of 10 |
| Median home value | 4th of 20 | 4th of 8 |
| Median gross rent | 13th of 22 | 8th of 9 |
| Poverty rate | 3rd of 17 | 3rd of 8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6th of 21 | 6th of 8 |
| Median age | 20th of 23 | 7th of 10 |
| Owner-occupied share | 16th of 21 | 4th of 8 |
The tracts next to it on Montgomery County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 202.02 | 16th | $49,858±$11,979 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 214 | 17th | $45,466±$10,999 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 207.02 | 18th | $40,455±$15,785 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 204.02 | 19th | $39,773±$18,132 |
| Tract 203.01 | 20th | $29,503±$19,139 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 204.02?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 204.02 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections