Census tract · Arlington County
Census Tract 1017.01, Arlington County, Virginia
Census Tract 1017.01, GEOID 51013101701, in Arlington County, Virginia, entirely within Arlington. 4,954 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±693); the 2020 Census counted 5,507.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,954
±693 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 5,507
Median household income
$132,632
±$28,685 (90% margin)
Arlington County: $142,114
Median home value
$675,000
±$88,618 (90% margin)
Arlington County: $895,000
Median gross rent
$2,555
±$148 (90% margin)
Arlington County: $2,322
Where is Census Tract 1017.01?
Census Tract 1017.01 is one of 71 census tracts in Arlington County, Virginia. It covers 0.09 square miles of land, 58,585 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 51013101701, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Arlington | 100% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 1017.01: Tract 1016.02 ($113,750), Tract 1017.03 ($141,902), Tract 1017.05 ($145,893), Tract 1018.04 ($90,000), Tract 1018.05 ($160,192) and Tract 1034.01 ($238,750). 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 1017.01?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 1017.01's population at 4,954 (±693) in 2,824 households; the 2020 Census counted 5,507 residents and 3,553 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 1017.01 | Arlington |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,954 ±693 | 236,254 |
| Households | 2,824 ±320 | 112,027 |
| Average household size | 1.64 ±0.12 | 2.08 |
| Housing units | 3,282 ±262 | 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 1017.01?
The median resident of Census Tract 1017.01 is 29.1 years old; 5.5% are under 18 and 4.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 66.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.9%. 20.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 1017.01 | Arlington |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.1 ±1.4 | 35.5 |
| Under 18 years | 5.5% ±2.0 pts | 18.0% |
| 65 years and over | 4.6% ±1.4 pts | 11.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.9% ±4.7 pts | 15.9% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 66.3% ±6.3 pts | 58.0% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.5% ±2.1 pts | 9.3% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 8.3% ±4.1 pts | 10.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.2% ±3.0 pts | 5.5% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.8 pts | 0.7% |
| Born outside the United States | 20.5% ±7.0 pts | 22.4% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 32.2% ±8.0 pts | 29.4% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.0% ±1.8 pts | 6.3% |
| With a disability | 2.8% ±1.6 pts | 6.7% |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.6% ±6.9 pts | 5.3% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.0% ±2.4 pts | 95.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 87.4% ±2.8 pts | 77.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 40.1% ±6.9 pts | 41.7% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 60.9% ±8.9 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 1017.01 earn?
Half of the 2,824 households in Census Tract 1017.01 earn less than $132,632 a year (±$28,685), against $142,114 across Arlington County: 44th highest of the county's 69 tracts with a reliable estimate. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 1017.01 | Arlington |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $132,632 ±$28,685 | $142,114 |
| Mean household income | $160,440 ±$22,781 | $189,970 |
| Per capita income | $94,135 ±$13,984 | $90,786 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.7% ±4.5 pts | 7.4% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.9% ±26.8 pts | 7.8% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.4% ±4.5 pts | 4.0% |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% ±1.3 pts | 98.2% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.8% ±2.2 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 1017.01?
Owners occupy 12.9% of Census Tract 1017.01's occupied homes and renters 87.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $675,000 by its owner (±$88,618). The median renter pays $2,555 a month including utilities, and 21.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 1017.01 | Arlington |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $675,000 ±$88,618 | $895,000 |
| Median gross rent | $2,555 ±$148 | $2,322 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 21.8% ±8.0 pts | 31.3% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $3,649 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 12.9% ±4.9 pts | 41.3% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 87.1% ±4.9 pts | 58.7% |
| Housing units | 3,282 ±262 | 121,970 |
| Single-family detached homes | 2.3% ±3.5 pts | 24.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.6% ±2.0 pts | 2.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 29.5% ±6.8 pts | 11.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.9% ±2.4 pts | 8.2% |
| Households with no vehicle | 22.5% ±9.0 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 1017.01 get to work?
23.4% of Census Tract 1017.01's workers drive alone and 34.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.6 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 1017.01 | Arlington |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 85.1% ±3.7 pts | 77.3% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% ±1.2 pts | 3.3% |
| Drove alone to work | 23.4% ±7.7 pts | 38.0% |
| Carpooled | 2.7% ±2.3 pts | 5.0% |
| Public transportation | 28.9% ±9.1 pts | 14.0% |
| Walked | 9.9% ±5.6 pts | 4.4% |
| Worked from home | 34.1% ±8.2 pts | 35.3% |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.6 min ±2.9 | 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 1017.01 compare with the other tracts in Arlington County?
Among Arlington County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 1017.01 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Arlington County | In Arlington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12th of 69 | 12th of 69 |
| Residents per square mile | 4th of 71 | 4th of 71 |
| Median household income | 44th of 69 | 44th of 69 |
| Per capita income | 35th of 69 | 35th of 69 |
| Median home value | 43rd of 63 | 43rd of 63 |
| Median gross rent | 27th of 67 | 27th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 16th of 40 | 16th of 40 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15th of 69 | 15th of 69 |
| Median age | 65th of 69 | 65th of 69 |
| Owner-occupied share | 59th of 63 | 59th of 63 |
The tracts next to it on Arlington County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1014.05 | 41st | $134,205±$24,429 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1014.06 | 42nd | $133,674±$26,488 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1020.01 | 43rd | $133,241±$21,776 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1017.01 | 44th | $132,632±$28,685 |
| Tract 1032 | 45th | $128,158±$17,537 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1034.03 | 46th | $125,450±$10,758 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1021 | 47th | $122,679±$48,400 · 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 1017.01?
Every figure for Census Tract 1017.01 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
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