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Census Tract 1027.01, Arlington County, Virginia
Census Tract 1027.01, GEOID 51013102701, in Arlington County, Virginia, entirely within Arlington. 4,094 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±567); the 2020 Census counted 3,579.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,094
±567 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,579
Median household income
$66,471
±$10,715 (90% margin)
Arlington County: $142,114
Median home value
$1,028,200
±$308,182 (90% margin)
Arlington County: $895,000
Median gross rent
$1,585
±$96 (90% margin)
Arlington County: $2,322
Where is Census Tract 1027.01?
Census Tract 1027.01 is one of 71 census tracts in Arlington County, Virginia. It covers 0.18 square miles of land, 19,883 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 51013102701, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Arlington | 100% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 1027.01: Tract 1022 ($71,579), Tract 1023.02 ($115,326), Tract 1026 ($100,859), Tract 1027.02 ($161,719) and Tract 1028.03 ($73,153). 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 1027.01?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 1027.01's population at 4,094 (±567) in 1,436 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,579 residents and 1,501 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 1027.01 | Arlington |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,094 ±567 | 236,254 |
| Households | 1,436 ±107 | 112,027 |
| Average household size | 2.85 ±0.31 | 2.08 |
| Housing units | 1,482 ±112 | 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 1027.01?
The median resident of Census Tract 1027.01 is 33.0 years old; 31.0% are under 18 and 7.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 35.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 32.6%. 53.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 1027.01 | Arlington |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.0 ±3.0 | 35.5 |
| Under 18 years | 31.0% ±4.7 pts | 18.0% |
| 65 years and over | 7.1% ±2.4 pts | 11.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 35.9% ±12.1 pts | 15.9% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 14.1% ±6.5 pts | 58.0% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 32.6% ±11.5 pts | 9.3% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 16.8% ±8.1 pts | 10.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 5.5% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.7% |
| Born outside the United States | 53.5% ±6.5 pts | 22.4% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 76.2% ±7.7 pts | 29.4% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.2% ±1.7 pts | 6.3% |
| With a disability | 2.4% ±1.5 pts | 6.7% |
| No health insurance coverage | 21.4% ±8.3 pts | 5.3% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 75.7% ±9.5 pts | 95.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.7% ±7.5 pts | 77.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.9% ±6.2 pts | 41.7% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.4% ±9.4 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 1027.01 earn?
Half of the 1,436 households in Census Tract 1027.01 earn less than $66,471 a year (±$10,715), against $142,114 across Arlington County: 67th highest of the county's 69 tracts with a reliable estimate. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 1027.01 | Arlington |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,471 ±$10,715 | $142,114 |
| Mean household income | $81,764 ±$10,192 | $189,970 |
| Per capita income | $28,741 ±$5,039 | $90,786 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.4% ±7.9 pts | 7.4% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.2% ±11.4 pts | 7.8% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.2% ±6.5 pts | 4.0% |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% ±3.9 pts | 98.2% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.0% ±8.1 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 1027.01?
Owners occupy 5.1% of Census Tract 1027.01's occupied homes and renters 94.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,028,200 by its owner (±$308,182). The median renter pays $1,585 a month including utilities, and 39.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 1027.01 | Arlington |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,028,200 ±$308,182 | $895,000 |
| Median gross rent | $1,585 ±$96 | $2,322 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.3% ±11.0 pts | 31.3% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $3,649 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 5.1% ±3.2 pts | 41.3% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 94.9% ±3.2 pts | 58.7% |
| Housing units | 1,482 ±112 | 121,970 |
| Single-family detached homes | 4.1% ±3.2 pts | 24.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 2.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.3% ±5.1 pts | 11.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.1% ±8.6 pts | 8.2% |
| Households with no vehicle | 16.4% ±7.5 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 1027.01 get to work?
55.6% of Census Tract 1027.01's workers drive alone and 7.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.5%.
| Measure | Tract 1027.01 | Arlington |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.3% ±6.2 pts | 77.3% |
| Unemployment rate | 9.5% ±5.5 pts | 3.3% |
| Drove alone to work | 55.6% ±11.9 pts | 38.0% |
| Carpooled | 6.1% ±3.8 pts | 5.0% |
| Public transportation | 23.0% ±13.0 pts | 14.0% |
| Walked | 2.4% ±2.1 pts | 4.4% |
| Worked from home | 7.6% ±3.9 pts | 35.3% |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.7 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 1027.01 compare with the other tracts in Arlington County?
Among Arlington County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 1027.01 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Arlington County | In Arlington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21st of 69 | 21st of 69 |
| Residents per square mile | 24th of 71 | 24th of 71 |
| Median household income | 67th of 69 | 67th of 69 |
| Per capita income | 69th of 69 | 69th of 69 |
| Median home value | 17th of 63 | 17th of 63 |
| Median gross rent | 66th of 67 | 66th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 6th of 40 | 6th of 40 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 69th of 69 | 69th of 69 |
| Median age | 46th of 69 | 46th of 69 |
| Owner-occupied share | 62nd of 63 | 62nd of 63 |
The tracts next to it on Arlington County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1018.04 | 64th | $90,000±$17,878 |
| Tract 1028.03 | 65th | $73,153±$19,166 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1022 | 66th | $71,579±$12,040 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1027.01 | 67th | $66,471±$10,715 |
| Tract 1017.04 | 68th | $66,216±$7,018 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1020.03 | 69th | $62,396±$26,097 · 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 1027.01?
Every figure for Census Tract 1027.01 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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