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Crozet

Virginia · 9,289 residents · 4.418 sq mi
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Crozet is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $129,417. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 6,469 residents. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $547,200. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 39% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 180%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,289
+229%since 2000
from 2,820 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,103 / sq mi
+136%since 2009
from 892 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
+4%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K6K8K10K1990201020202024Crozet
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.7%(619)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.3%(585)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.8%(911)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.7%(711)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243%(277)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.9%(824)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.5%(1,443)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5415%(1,393)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.4%(1,152)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.2%(859)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.2%(391)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.3%(124)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$129,417
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,275 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$70,288
+277%since 2000
from $18,647 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.9%
+32.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
+15%since 2010
from 0.408 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$547,200
+180%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,851
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $642 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
−11%since 2009
from 4.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
82
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Crozet on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(2,556)
Black5.9%(166)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(45)
Asian0.6%(17)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(7,883)
Black3.9%(362)
Hispanic / Latino5%(462)
Asian3.6%(332)
Other2.7%(250)
Diversity Score
34
+68%since 2009
from 20 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Spaniard2.2%(207)
Panamanian1.4%(133)
Mexican1%(89)
Dominican0.2%(20)
Peruvian0.1%(13)
Asian origin
Asian Indian1.7%(154)
Chinese1.5%(142)
Vietnamese0.1%(12)
Filipino0.1%(11)
Ancestry
English20.8%(1,929)
German19%(1,766)
Irish12.8%(1,187)
Italian7.7%(711)
American6.5%(607)
Scottish4.3%(403)
British4.2%(391)
Swedish4%(370)
Polish3.7%(344)
French3.5%(327)
Scotch-Irish2.8%(263)
Dutch2.5%(228)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian1.3%(125)
Welsh1.2%(112)
Danish0.7%(66)
Arab0.7%(65)
Greek0.7%(62)
Czech0.6%(59)
Bulgarian0.6%(54)
Slovak0.5%(44)
Lebanese0.4%(41)
Swiss0.4%(40)
Russian0.3%(30)
Finnish0.3%(26)
Canadian0.3%(25)
Austrian0.2%(22)
Ukrainian0.2%(16)
Lithuanian0.2%(14)
Slovene0.1%(12)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.3%
+47.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
44.8%
+35.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+96%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.3%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.8%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
73.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2012
from 11.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−94.2 ptssince 2013
from 96.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2017
from 86.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.3%(687)
Married68.5%(2,207)
Widowed5.6%(181)
Divorced4.6%(148)
Women 15+
Never married25.5%(1,009)
Married53.9%(2,130)
Widowed2.6%(103)
Divorced17.9%(709)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crozet, Virginia?

Crozet, Virginia has about 9,289 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crozet, Virginia?

The typical household in Crozet, Virginia earns about $129,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crozet, Virginia expensive?

In Crozet, Virginia, the median home is worth about $547,200, and the typical rent is about $1,851 a month.

How educated are people in Crozet, Virginia?

About 76.3% of adults age 25 and over in Crozet, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crozet, Virginia?

About 7.1% of people in Crozet, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crozet, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Crozet, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,842 residents, a change of about 280 percent over that period.

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

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