Census tract · Fairfax County
Census Tract 4526, Fairfax County, Virginia
Census Tract 4526, GEOID 51059452600, in Fairfax County, Virginia, entirely within Lincolnia. 6,013 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±796); the 2020 Census counted 6,347.
Residents, 2020-2024
6,013
±796 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 6,347
Median household income
$135,179
±$26,660 (90% margin)
Fairfax County: $153,637
Median home value
$580,800
±$101,452 (90% margin)
Fairfax County: $732,800
Median gross rent
$2,283
±$323 (90% margin)
Fairfax County: $2,276
Where is Census Tract 4526?
Census Tract 4526 is one of 274 census tracts in Fairfax County, Virginia. It covers 1.17 square miles of land, 5,443 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 51059452600, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Lincolnia | 100% |
7 census tracts border Census Tract 4526: Tract 4201 ($141,674), Tract 4525.01 ($163,214), Tract 4525.02 ($69,932), Tract 2004.03 in Alexandria city ($157,500), Tract 2004.06 in Alexandria city ($85,784), Tract 2004.07 in Alexandria city ($102,500) and Tract 2004.08 in Alexandria city ($103,449). 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 4526?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 4526's population at 6,013 (±796) in 2,374 households; the 2020 Census counted 6,347 residents and 2,739 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 4526 | Lincolnia |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,013 ±796 | 20,320 |
| Households | 2,374 ±230 | 7,646 |
| Average household size | 2.53 ±0.23 | 2.65 |
| Housing units | 2,623 ±182 | 8,353 |
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 4526?
The median resident of Census Tract 4526 is 36.4 years old; 22.9% are under 18 and 7.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 30.5%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 23.1%. 31.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 4526 | Lincolnia |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.4 ±2.0 | 38.1 |
| Under 18 years | 22.9% ±5.0 pts | 19.8% |
| 65 years and over | 7.2% ±2.7 pts | 12.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 22.6% ±11.4 pts | 22.9% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 23.1% ±8.5 pts | 33.1% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 30.5% ±10.7 pts | 23.2% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 14.0% ±5.2 pts | 13.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.8% ±4.4 pts | 7.1% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.3 pts | 0.6% |
| Born outside the United States | 31.9% ±8.1 pts | 38.0% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 40.0% ±10.8 pts | 45.6% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 14.8% ±5.1 pts | 8.1% |
| With a disability | 6.3% ±2.9 pts | 8.2% |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.4% ±1.8 pts | 9.7% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.5% ±4.3 pts | 90.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 61.3% ±9.3 pts | 55.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 38.5% ±9.7 pts | 28.5% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.7% ±5.5 pts | 88.0% |
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 4526 earn?
Half of the 2,374 households in Census Tract 4526 earn less than $135,179 a year (±$26,660), against $153,637 across Fairfax County: 180th highest of the county's 270 tracts with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Tract 4526 | Lincolnia |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $135,179 ±$26,660 | $121,639 |
| Mean household income | $164,415 ±$18,286 | $153,370 |
| Per capita income | $66,317 ±$8,849 | $59,420 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.1% ±3.6 pts | 7.7% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.8% ±7.7 pts | 12.3% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.0% ±6.0 pts | 8.2% |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% ±2.3 pts | 98.2% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 98.0% ±2.5 pts | 97.2% |
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 4526?
Owners occupy 52.7% of Census Tract 4526's occupied homes and renters 47.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $580,800 by its owner (±$101,452). The median renter pays $2,283 a month including utilities, and 31.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 4526 | Lincolnia |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $580,800 ±$101,452 | $647,400 |
| Median gross rent | $2,283 ±$323 | $2,141 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.3% ±14.5 pts | 41.8% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,132 ±$552 | $3,118 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.7% ±9.3 pts | 56.9% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 47.3% ±9.3 pts | 43.1% |
| Housing units | 2,623 ±182 | 8,353 |
| Single-family detached homes | 20.1% ±5.5 pts | 36.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.5% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 0.4% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 17.3% ±7.1 pts | 6.7% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.7% ±1.9 pts | 6.7% |
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 4526 get to work?
62.0% of Census Tract 4526's workers drive alone and 17.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.1 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 4526 | Lincolnia |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 82.5% ±5.1 pts | 74.7% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% ±3.4 pts | 5.4% |
| Drove alone to work | 62.0% ±6.4 pts | 56.3% |
| Carpooled | 8.1% ±3.7 pts | 9.5% |
| Public transportation | 7.7% ±4.2 pts | 7.4% |
| Walked | 3.3% ±2.9 pts | 1.5% |
| Worked from home | 17.5% ±7.5 pts | 23.9% |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.1 min ±3.1 | 27.6 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 4526 compare with the other tracts in Fairfax County?
Among Fairfax County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 4526 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Fairfax County | In Lincolnia |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 47th of 271 | 1st of 4 |
| Residents per square mile | 106th of 274 | 3rd of 4 |
| Median household income | 180th of 270 | 2nd of 4 |
| Per capita income | 160th of 271 | 2nd of 4 |
| Median home value | 196th of 263 | 4th of 4 |
| Median gross rent | 164th of 248 | 2nd of 4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 173rd of 270 | 2nd of 4 |
| Median age | 199th of 271 | 3rd of 4 |
| Owner-occupied share | 209th of 266 | 3rd of 4 |
The tracts next to it on Fairfax County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4918.03 | 177th | $137,756±$15,009 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 4923 | 178th | $136,352±$8,311 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 4223.02 | 179th | $136,176±$13,023 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 4526 | 180th | $135,179±$26,660 |
| Tract 4825.06 | 181st | $135,029±$30,686 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 4805.05 | 182nd | $134,728±$13,203 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 4924 | 183rd | $134,272±$5,939 · 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 4526?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 4526 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