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Census Tract 442.02, Virginia Beach city, Virginia
Census Tract 442.02, GEOID 51810044202, in Virginia Beach city, Virginia, entirely within Virginia Beach. 3,424 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±770); the 2020 Census counted 4,041.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,424
±770 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,041
Median household income
$56,250
±$20,244 (90% margin)
Virginia Beach city: $92,968
Median home value
$270,400
±$159,115 (90% margin)
Virginia Beach city: $382,500
Median gross rent
$1,509
±$147 (90% margin)
Virginia Beach city: $1,714
Where is Census Tract 442.02?
Census Tract 442.02 is one of 112 census tracts in Virginia Beach city, Virginia. It covers 0.65 square miles of land, 6,207 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 51810044202, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 100% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 442.02: Tract 440.04 ($79,063), Tract 440.05 ($80,438), Tract 440.06 ($76,184), Tract 440.07 ($122,647), Tract 442.01 ($86,492) and Tract 448.06 ($61,379). 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 442.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 442.02's population at 3,424 (±770) in 1,694 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,041 residents and 1,806 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 442.02 | Virginia Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,424 ±770 | 456,349 |
| Households | 1,694 ±344 | 179,851 |
| Average household size | 2.00 ±0.25 | 2.49 |
| Housing units | 1,843 ±320 | 191,294 |
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 442.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 442.02 is 28.8 years old; 18.3% are under 18 and 5.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 41.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 35.6%. 8.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 442.02 | Virginia Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.8 ±3.2 | 37.9 |
| Under 18 years | 18.3% ±5.2 pts | 21.9% |
| 65 years and over | 5.1% ±2.2 pts | 15.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 35.6% ±9.8 pts | 9.1% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 41.4% ±9.0 pts | 58.8% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 18.7% ±7.0 pts | 18.2% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 7.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.1 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 0.1% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±2.2 pts | 6.0% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.6% |
| Born outside the United States | 8.6% ±5.5 pts | 9.2% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.6% ±6.8 pts | 12.2% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.0% ±2.4 pts | 15.7% |
| With a disability | 14.5% ±5.3 pts | 12.1% |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.3% ±6.4 pts | 6.3% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 76.2% ±7.2 pts | 94.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 39.9% ±13.0 pts | 40.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.8% ±5.3 pts | 15.5% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 67.4% ±14.3 pts | 84.9% |
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 442.02 earn?
Half of the 1,694 households in Census Tract 442.02 earn less than $56,250 a year (±$20,244), against $92,968 across Virginia Beach city: 105th highest of the county's 110 tracts with a reliable estimate. 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 442.02 | Virginia Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,250 ±$20,244 | $92,968 |
| Mean household income | $77,362 ±$16,815 | $120,766 |
| Per capita income | $38,072 ±$8,155 | $48,736 |
| People below the poverty line | 19.2% ±7.5 pts | 8.6% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.6% ±14.5 pts | 11.4% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.6% ±7.3 pts | 6.6% |
| Households with a computer | 92.8% ±4.1 pts | 97.3% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.4% ±5.3 pts | 94.4% |
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 442.02?
Owners occupy 20.3% of Census Tract 442.02's occupied homes and renters 79.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $270,400 by its owner (±$159,115). The median renter pays $1,509 a month including utilities, and 28.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 442.02 | Virginia Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $270,400 ±$159,115 | $382,500 |
| Median gross rent | $1,509 ±$147 | $1,714 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.9% ±13.9 pts | 44.3% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,500 ±$861 | $2,100 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 20.3% ±7.8 pts | 65.1% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 79.7% ±7.8 pts | 34.9% |
| Housing units | 1,843 ±320 | 191,294 |
| Single-family detached homes | 6.0% ±3.7 pts | 54.6% |
| Mobile homes | 9.1% ±5.4 pts | 1.0% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 13.2% ±6.7 pts | 8.3% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 1.0% |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.1% ±7.7 pts | 4.6% |
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 442.02 get to work?
68.8% of Census Tract 442.02's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 20.7 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 442.02 | Virginia Beach |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 79.2% ±6.7 pts | 68.5% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% ±4.3 pts | 4.0% |
| Drove alone to work | 68.8% ±10.4 pts | 74.0% |
| Carpooled | 12.1% ±7.3 pts | 7.4% |
| Public transportation | 2.5% ±2.3 pts | 0.8% |
| Walked | 2.3% ±2.5 pts | 1.6% |
| Worked from home | 13.0% ±9.4 pts | 14.3% |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.7 min ±4.1 | 23.4 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 442.02 compare with the other tracts in Virginia Beach city?
Among Virginia Beach city's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 442.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Virginia Beach city | In Virginia Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 75th of 111 | 75th of 111 |
| Residents per square mile | 33rd of 111 | 33rd of 111 |
| Median household income | 105th of 110 | 105th of 110 |
| Per capita income | 83rd of 111 | 83rd of 111 |
| Median home value | 90th of 107 | 90th of 107 |
| Median gross rent | 91st of 105 | 91st of 105 |
| Poverty rate | 10th of 59 | 10th of 59 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53rd of 111 | 53rd of 111 |
| Median age | 102nd of 111 | 102nd of 111 |
| Owner-occupied share | 105th of 107 | 105th of 107 |
The tracts next to it on Virginia Beach city's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 410.02 | 102nd | $57,987±$7,042 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 456.06 | 103rd | $57,623±$8,945 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 404.06 | 104th | $57,340±$9,573 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 442.02 | 105th | $56,250±$20,244 |
| Tract 462.20 | 106th | $55,646±$11,371 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 456.05 | 107th | $53,542±$22,229 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 404.05 | 108th | $51,806±$19,609 · 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 442.02?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 442.02 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