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Rivanna

Virginia · 1,860 residents · 2.723 sq mi
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Rivanna is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $140,294. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $729,500. With a median age of 51.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 128% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,860
+6%vs 2011
vs 1,752 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
683 / sq mi
+6%vs 2011
vs 643 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
51.9
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 51.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$140,294
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $152,037 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,724
−14%vs 2011
vs $72,078 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
81.6%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
+4%vs 2011
vs 0.338 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Information2.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$729,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $701,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $2,001 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.3%
−33.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.7% in 2011
7.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.4%
+8.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.2
+13%vs 2011
vs 4.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,680)
Black1.8%(32)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(16)
Diversity Score10%(175)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(1,715)
Black3%(56)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(32)
Asian0.8%(15)
Other0.8%(15)
Diversity Score15.4%(287)
Diversity Score
15
+54%vs 2011
vs 10 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.2%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 97.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
45.0%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
−4%vs 2011
vs 30.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+8.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.3%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.7% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
20.4%
−8.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.4% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
70.0%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.5% in 2011
Female
50.5%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.5% in 2011
Foreign born
5.1%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.7% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.1%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rivanna, Virginia?

Rivanna, Virginia has about 1,860 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rivanna, Virginia?

The typical household in Rivanna, Virginia earns about $140,294 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 $729,500, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Rivanna, Virginia?

About 75.2% 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 2.7% of people in Rivanna, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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