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Rivanna

Virginia · 2,211 residents · 2.723 sq mi
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Rivanna is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $146,328. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $852,400. With a median age of 58.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,211
−2%since 2023
from 2,258 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
812 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 829 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
58.0
+12%since 2023
from 51.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K201020202024Rivanna
20242K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.3%(96)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.1%(47)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.4%(141)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.3%(118)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.4%(53)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.2%(160)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.4%(163)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.3%(271)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.4%(296)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7423.7%(524)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.4%(207)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over6.1%(135)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$146,328
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $140,903 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,139
+2%since 2023
from $76,748 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
81.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 80.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
−4%since 2023
from 0.420 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Information5.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$852,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $787,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 97.6% in 2023
3.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
+4%since 2023
from 5.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
24
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(1,936)
Black2.3%(51)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(48)
Asian1.6%(36)
Other8.3%(187)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(1,895)
Black3.5%(78)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(51)
Asian2.9%(65)
Other5.5%(122)
Diversity Score
32
+1%since 2023
from 32 in 2023
2011 – 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
Puerto Rican0.6%(14)
Mexican0.5%(11)
Asian origin
Chinese1.6%(35)
Korean0.8%(18)
Filipino0.2%(5)
Ancestry
English25.3%(560)
Irish16.2%(358)
German13.2%(292)
Italian5.6%(124)
Scottish5.5%(121)
American4.5%(100)
French4.5%(99)
Swedish3.9%(86)
Austrian2.8%(62)
Norwegian1.7%(38)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Polish1.1%(25)
Slovak1.1%(25)
Greek1.1%(24)
British0.9%(21)
Latvian0.9%(21)
Welsh0.7%(15)
Dutch0.6%(13)
Ukrainian0.5%(12)
Canadian0.5%(10)
Croatian0.5%(10)
Hungarian0.4%(9)
Portuguese0.3%(7)
Lithuanian0.3%(6)
Russian0.3%(6)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
80.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 81.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 97.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
47.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
−1%since 2023
from 23.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 68.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 29.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 42.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 72.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 46.7% in 2023
Female
52.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.3% in 2023
Foreign born
8.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 94.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 98.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married9.1%(84)
Married84.7%(779)
Widowed2.1%(19)
Divorced4.1%(38)
Women 15+
Never married13.2%(133)
Married77.8%(783)
Widowed3.7%(37)
Divorced5.4%(54)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rivanna, Virginia?

Rivanna, Virginia has about 2,211 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rivanna, Virginia?

The typical household in Rivanna, Virginia earns about $146,328 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rivanna, Virginia expensive?

In Rivanna, Virginia, the median home is worth about $852,400.

How educated are people in Rivanna, Virginia?

About 80.2% of adults age 25 and over in Rivanna, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rivanna, Virginia?

About 4.6% of people in Rivanna, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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