Census tract · Alexandria city
Census Tract 2003.01, Alexandria city, Virginia
Census Tract 2003.01, GEOID 51510200301, in Alexandria city, Virginia, entirely within Alexandria. 3,203 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±476); the 2020 Census counted 3,333.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,203
±476 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,333
Median household income
$103,676
±$19,196 (90% margin)
Alexandria city: $119,681
Median home value
$496,900
±$49,992 (90% margin)
Alexandria city: $735,100
Median gross rent
$2,145
±$125 (90% margin)
Alexandria city: $2,089
Where is Census Tract 2003.01?
Census Tract 2003.01 is one of 48 census tracts in Alexandria city, Virginia. It covers 0.20 square miles of land, 16,833 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 51510200301, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Alexandria | 100% |
3 census tracts border Census Tract 2003.01: Tract 2001.04 ($82,209), Tract 2002.01 ($113,617) and Tract 2003.02 ($144,839). 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 2003.01?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 2003.01's population at 3,203 (±476) in 1,342 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,333 residents and 1,486 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 2003.01 | Alexandria |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,203 ±476 | 156,976 |
| Households | 1,342 ±152 | 76,096 |
| Average household size | 2.38 ±0.30 | 2.04 |
| Housing units | 1,428 ±152 | 80,844 |
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 2003.01?
The median resident of Census Tract 2003.01 is 34.2 years old; 20.3% are under 18 and 8.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 35.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 24.8%. 36.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 2003.01 | Alexandria |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.2 ±2.7 | 37.7 |
| Under 18 years | 20.3% ±6.4 pts | 18.1% |
| 65 years and over | 8.9% ±3.9 pts | 13.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 24.8% ±9.8 pts | 18.3% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 35.3% ±9.0 pts | 49.1% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 22.0% ±10.0 pts | 21.0% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 9.7% ±7.9 pts | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.6% ±5.5 pts | 4.7% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% |
| Born outside the United States | 36.0% ±11.8 pts | 24.9% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 47.5% ±12.3 pts | 31.1% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.9% ±1.6 pts | 8.0% |
| With a disability | 4.9% ±3.1 pts | 7.4% |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.5% ±5.1 pts | 8.8% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.0% ±3.4 pts | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 53.0% ±7.9 pts | 66.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 23.5% ±6.2 pts | 34.8% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 76.3% ±10.1 pts | 80.7% |
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 2003.01 earn?
Half of the 1,342 households in Census Tract 2003.01 earn less than $103,676 a year (±$19,196), against $119,681 across Alexandria city: 32nd highest of the county's 47 tracts with a reliable estimate. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 2003.01 | Alexandria |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $103,676 ±$19,196 | $119,681 |
| Mean household income | $123,686 ±$14,482 | $161,240 |
| Per capita income | $52,635 ±$9,016 | $79,474 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.8% ±4.3 pts | 7.9% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.5% ±6.4 pts | 11.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.9% ±3.8 pts | 5.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% ±2.9 pts | 97.6% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 98.3% ±1.8 pts | 94.1% |
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 2003.01?
Owners occupy 40.7% of Census Tract 2003.01's occupied homes and renters 59.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $496,900 by its owner (±$49,992). The median renter pays $2,145 a month including utilities, and 37.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 2003.01 | Alexandria |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $496,900 ±$49,992 | $735,100 |
| Median gross rent | $2,145 ±$125 | $2,089 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.1% ±12.1 pts | 35.7% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,508 ±$185 | $3,237 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 40.7% ±8.1 pts | 42.1% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 59.3% ±8.1 pts | 57.9% |
| Housing units | 1,428 ±152 | 80,844 |
| Single-family detached homes | 9.4% ±6.6 pts | 13.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.1% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.8 pts | 1.4% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.6% ±3.9 pts | 9.5% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.4% ±4.6 pts | 8.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.0% ±4.1 pts | 11.4% |
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 2003.01 get to work?
47.7% of Census Tract 2003.01's workers drive alone and 22.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.5 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 2003.01 | Alexandria |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 80.9% ±6.9 pts | 78.3% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% ±4.3 pts | 3.3% |
| Drove alone to work | 47.7% ±10.6 pts | 48.3% |
| Carpooled | 4.8% ±4.0 pts | 5.7% |
| Public transportation | 16.5% ±6.4 pts | 12.1% |
| Walked | 2.7% ±2.8 pts | 2.5% |
| Worked from home | 22.9% ±7.8 pts | 28.9% |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.5 min ±3.2 | 28.4 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 2003.01 compare with the other tracts in Alexandria city?
Among Alexandria city's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 2003.01 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Alexandria city | In Alexandria |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25th of 47 | 25th of 47 |
| Residents per square mile | 15th of 48 | 15th of 48 |
| Median household income | 32nd of 47 | 32nd of 47 |
| Per capita income | 38th of 47 | 38th of 47 |
| Median home value | 29th of 42 | 29th of 42 |
| Median gross rent | 27th of 46 | 27th of 46 |
| Poverty rate | 8th of 17 | 8th of 17 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36th of 47 | 36th of 47 |
| Median age | 40th of 47 | 40th of 47 |
| Owner-occupied share | 27th of 41 | 27th of 41 |
The tracts next to it on Alexandria city's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2012.05 | 29th | $111,396±$4,201 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2020.02 | 30th | $110,134±$23,965 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2003.05 | 31st | $106,540±$20,459 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2003.01 | 32nd | $103,676±$19,196 |
| Tract 2004.08 | 33rd | $103,449±$13,309 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2004.07 | 34th | $102,500±$20,813 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2010 | 35th | $101,750±$17,044 · 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 2003.01?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 2003.01 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is 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