Census tract · Henrico County
Census Tract 2008.05, Henrico County, Virginia
Census Tract 2008.05, GEOID 51087200805, in Henrico County, Virginia, outside any city, town or census-designated place. 4,479 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,296); the 2020 Census counted 3,533.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,479
±1,296 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,533
Median household income
$44,625
±$10,615 (90% margin)
Henrico County: $88,783
Median home value
$190,700
±$14,855 (90% margin)
Henrico County: $359,200
Median gross rent
$920
±$505 (90% margin)
Henrico County: $1,541
Where is Census Tract 2008.05?
Census Tract 2008.05 is one of 85 census tracts in Henrico County, Virginia. It covers 1.93 square miles of land, 1,827 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 51087200805, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
8 census tracts border Census Tract 2008.05: Tract 2008.06 ($66,581), Tract 2008.07 ($48,868), Tract 2010.01 ($74,076), Tract 2010.02 ($53,906), Tract 103 in Richmond city ($35,150), Tract 105 in Richmond city ($64,196), Tract 107 in Richmond city ($81,429) and Tract 108 in Richmond city ($70,262). 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 2008.05?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 2008.05's population at 4,479 (±1,296) in 1,326 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,533 residents and 1,557 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 2008.05 | Henrico County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,479 ±1,296 | 335,744 |
| Households | 1,326 ±200 | 137,365 |
| Average household size | 3.37 ±0.66 | 2.42 |
| Housing units | 1,486 ±183 | 144,916 |
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 2008.05?
The median resident of Census Tract 2008.05 is 21.9 years old; 41.1% are under 18 and 12.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 87.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 5.2%.
| Measure | Tract 2008.05 | Henrico County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 21.9 ±6.4 | 39.4 |
| Under 18 years | 41.1% ±5.5 pts | 21.9% |
| 65 years and over | 12.5% ±4.1 pts | 17.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.7% ±3.4 pts | 6.9% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 5.2% ±4.1 pts | 49.5% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 87.0% ±6.4 pts | 29.1% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±3.0 pts | 9.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.1% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±1.9 pts | 4.4% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% |
| Born outside the United States | 5.0% ±3.7 pts | 13.9% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.6% ±4.4 pts | 16.4% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.1% ±3.1 pts | 5.8% |
| With a disability | 13.1% ±4.5 pts | 11.5% |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.4% ±3.9 pts | 6.3% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.8% ±4.3 pts | 93.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.0% ±5.6 pts | 46.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.2% ±4.3 pts | 19.4% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.3% ±6.3 pts | 87.0% |
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 2008.05 earn?
Half of the 1,326 households in Census Tract 2008.05 earn less than $44,625 a year (±$10,615), against $88,783 across Henrico County: 82nd highest of the county's 84 tracts with a reliable estimate. 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 2008.05 | Henrico County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,625 ±$10,615 | $88,783 |
| Mean household income | $49,521 ±$10,024 | $125,297 |
| Per capita income | $14,873 ±$2,656 | $51,931 |
| People below the poverty line | 26.7% ±13.1 pts | 8.8% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 30.5% ±19.1 pts | 11.4% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 55.4% ±11.2 pts | 8.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% ±2.5 pts | 96.1% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.7% ±7.6 pts | 92.6% |
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 2008.05?
Owners occupy 38.8% of Census Tract 2008.05's occupied homes and renters 61.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $190,700 by its owner (±$14,855). The median renter pays $920 a month including utilities, and 26.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 2008.05 | Henrico County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $190,700 ±$14,855 | $359,200 |
| Median gross rent | $920 ±$505 | $1,541 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.8% ±13.5 pts | 41.7% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,125 ±$310 | $1,862 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 38.8% ±10.8 pts | 64.5% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 61.2% ±10.8 pts | 35.5% |
| Housing units | 1,486 ±183 | 144,916 |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.7% ±10.3 pts | 62.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.3% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 1.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 9.2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.7% ±3.8 pts | 2.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 16.9% ±8.4 pts | 5.8% |
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 2008.05 get to work?
56.2% of Census Tract 2008.05's workers drive alone and 21.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.4 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 2008.05 | Henrico County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.7% ±8.7 pts | 68.4% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% ±3.2 pts | 3.9% |
| Drove alone to work | 56.2% ±13.1 pts | 67.3% |
| Carpooled | 5.8% ±4.5 pts | 7.3% |
| Public transportation | 8.9% ±8.6 pts | 0.9% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.7% |
| Worked from home | 21.4% ±10.4 pts | 22.3% |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.4 min ±9.5 | 22.6 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 2008.05 compare with the other tracts in Henrico County?
Among Henrico County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 2008.05 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Henrico County |
|---|---|
| Population | 32nd of 84 |
| Residents per square mile | 63rd of 85 |
| Median household income | 82nd of 84 |
| Per capita income | 84th of 84 |
| Median home value | 82nd of 82 |
| Median gross rent | 79th of 80 |
| Poverty rate | 1st of 39 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 82nd of 84 |
| Median age | 84th of 84 |
| Owner-occupied share | 73rd of 82 |
The tracts next to it on Henrico County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2008.07 | 79th | $48,868±$8,403 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2004.12 | 80th | $46,971±$5,659 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2014.05 | 81st | $46,871±$7,272 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2008.05 | 82nd | $44,625±$10,615 |
| Tract 2014.06 | 83rd | $43,404±$6,407 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2004.17 | 84th | $42,488±$15,066 · 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 2008.05?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 2008.05 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