Census tract · Arlington County
Census Tract 1008, Arlington County, Virginia
Census Tract 1008, GEOID 51013100800, in Arlington County, Virginia, entirely within Arlington. 1,614 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±258); the 2020 Census counted 1,596.
Residents, 2020-2024
1,614
±258 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 1,596
Median household income
$159,107
±$58,967 (90% margin)
Arlington County: $142,114
Median home value
$1,008,200
±$86,467 (90% margin)
Arlington County: $895,000
Median gross rent
$1,969
±$906 (90% margin)
Arlington County: $2,322
Where is Census Tract 1008?
Census Tract 1008 is one of 71 census tracts in Arlington County, Virginia. It covers 0.17 square miles of land, 9,444 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 51013100800, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Arlington | 100% |
4 census tracts border Census Tract 1008: Tract 1002 ($247,721), Tract 1005 ($233,906), Tract 1007 ($190,893) and Tract 1009 ($170,962). 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 1008?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 1008's population at 1,614 (±258) in 538 households; the 2020 Census counted 1,596 residents and 542 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 1008 | Arlington |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,614 ±258 | 236,254 |
| Households | 538 ±77 | 112,027 |
| Average household size | 3.00 ±0.30 | 2.08 |
| Housing units | 565 ±75 | 121,970 |
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 1008?
The median resident of Census Tract 1008 is 34.9 years old; 29.6% are under 18 and 11.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 34.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 24.0%. 16.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 1008 | Arlington |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.9 ±5.1 | 35.5 |
| Under 18 years | 29.6% ±5.3 pts | 18.0% |
| 65 years and over | 11.8% ±2.7 pts | 11.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19.1% ±9.0 pts | 15.9% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 34.1% ±8.8 pts | 58.0% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 24.0% ±8.6 pts | 9.3% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.3% ±3.3 pts | 10.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.4 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 12.8% ±8.8 pts | 5.5% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±3.0 pts | 0.7% |
| Born outside the United States | 16.9% ±6.5 pts | 22.4% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 26.3% ±9.1 pts | 29.4% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.2% ±7.3 pts | 6.3% |
| With a disability | 11.6% ±3.4 pts | 6.7% |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.1% ±1.6 pts | 5.3% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.9% ±2.6 pts | 95.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 68.4% ±8.4 pts | 77.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 35.4% ±10.8 pts | 41.7% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.4% ±2.5 pts | 78.7% |
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 1008 earn?
Half of the 538 households in Census Tract 1008 earn less than $159,107 a year (±$58,967), against $142,114 across Arlington County: 30th highest of the county's 69 tracts with a reliable estimate. 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 1008 | Arlington |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $159,107 ±$58,967 | $142,114 |
| Mean household income | $229,742 ±$40,480 | $189,970 |
| Per capita income | $74,355 ±$12,277 | $90,786 |
| People below the poverty line | 2.6% ±1.6 pts | 7.4% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0% ±8.3 pts | 7.8% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.2% ±2.2 pts | 4.0% |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% ±1.8 pts | 98.2% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 100.0% ±7.2 pts | 95.2% |
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 1008?
Owners occupy 84.8% of Census Tract 1008's occupied homes and renters 15.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,008,200 by its owner (±$86,467). The median renter pays $1,969 a month including utilities, and 44.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 1008 | Arlington |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,008,200 ±$86,467 | $895,000 |
| Median gross rent | $1,969 ±$906 | $2,322 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.9% ±21.0 pts | 31.3% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,712 ±$361 | $3,649 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.8% ±6.3 pts | 41.3% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 15.2% ±6.3 pts | 58.7% |
| Housing units | 565 ±75 | 121,970 |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.5% ±7.9 pts | 24.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±6.8 pts | 0.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±6.8 pts | 2.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.6% ±5.0 pts | 11.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 21.4% ±11.5 pts | 8.2% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.7% ±1.9 pts | 15.2% |
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 1008 get to work?
60.0% of Census Tract 1008's workers drive alone and 33.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.9 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 1008 | Arlington |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.2% ±4.9 pts | 77.3% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% ±2.7 pts | 3.3% |
| Drove alone to work | 60.0% ±12.8 pts | 38.0% |
| Carpooled | 3.8% ±3.2 pts | 5.0% |
| Public transportation | 1.7% ±1.8 pts | 14.0% |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 4.4% |
| Worked from home | 33.5% ±13.4 pts | 35.3% |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.9 min ±3.2 | 26.2 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 1008 compare with the other tracts in Arlington County?
Among Arlington County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 1008 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Arlington County | In Arlington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 60th of 69 | 60th of 69 |
| Residents per square mile | 47th of 71 | 47th of 71 |
| Median household income | 30th of 69 | 30th of 69 |
| Per capita income | 56th of 69 | 56th of 69 |
| Median home value | 20th of 63 | 20th of 63 |
| Median gross rent | 51st of 67 | 51st of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 38th of 40 | 38th of 40 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54th of 69 | 54th of 69 |
| Median age | 38th of 69 | 38th of 69 |
| Owner-occupied share | 7th of 63 | 7th of 63 |
The tracts next to it on Arlington County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1027.02 | 27th | $161,719±$17,736 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1035.04 | 28th | $160,592±$36,858 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1018.05 | 29th | $160,192±$22,603 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1008 | 30th | $159,107±$58,967 |
| Tract 1016.03 | 31st | $157,864±$44,245 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1020.02 | 32nd | $156,131±$26,854 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1023.01 | 33rd | $155,417±$75,799 · 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 1008?
Every figure for Census Tract 1008 on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
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