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Charlottesville

Virginia · 46,553 residents · 10.245 sq mi
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Charlottesville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,598. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $329,100. At a median age of 29.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
46,553
+3%since 2000
from 45,049 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,544 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 4,397 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.5
+15%since 2000
from 25.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
40K42K44K46K48K1990201020202024Charlottesville
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,598
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,007 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,712
+134%since 2000
from $16,973 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$329,100
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,188
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $596 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 40.8% in 2000
61.3% rent
Afford Score
5.5
+45%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(30,825)
Black22%(9,916)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(1,102)
Asian4.9%(2,215)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.1%(25,717)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(29,609)
Black15.1%(7,030)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(3,207)
Asian8.7%(4,064)
Other3.4%(1,570)
Diversity Score67.3%(31,313)
Diversity Score
67
+18%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.7%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 40.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+59%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.6%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
11.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charlottesville, Virginia?

Charlottesville, Virginia has about 46,553 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Charlottesville, Virginia?

The typical household in Charlottesville, Virginia earns about $59,598 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Charlottesville, Virginia expensive?

In Charlottesville, Virginia, the median home is worth about $329,100, and the typical rent is about $1,188 a month.

How educated are people in Charlottesville, Virginia?

About 55.7% of adults age 25 and over in Charlottesville, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Charlottesville, Virginia?

About 23.1% of people in Charlottesville, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Charlottesville, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Charlottesville, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,212 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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