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Rivanna

Virginia · 2,174 residents · 2.723 sq mi
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Rivanna is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,563. Population has grown 17% since 2019. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $643,100. With a median age of 57.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 53% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,174
+17%since 2019
from 1,851 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
57.1
Unchangedsince 2019
from 57.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K201020202024Rivanna
20242K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.5%(77)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94%(86)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.5%(98)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.1%(133)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.7%(80)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 345.1%(111)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 448.8%(191)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.8%(256)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.6%(317)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7421.9%(477)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8413.2%(287)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.8%(61)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,563
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $127,929 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$81,399
−10%since 2019
from $90,358 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 75.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 5.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$643,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $647,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 92.8% in 2019
4.4% rent
Afford Score
5.5
+9%since 2019
from 5.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(1,564)
Black3.5%(65)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian5.7%(106)
Other5.6%(104)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(1,889)
Black2.6%(57)
Hispanic / Latino3%(66)
Asian3%(65)
Other8.3%(180)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Peruvian0.9%(17)
Asian origin
Asian Indian3.3%(61)
Korean2.4%(45)
Vietnamese1.5%(28)
Chinese0.5%(10)
Ancestry
English15.5%(289)
Irish14.8%(275)
Italian12.7%(237)
German11.4%(213)
American7.2%(135)
Dutch5%(94)
Scotch-Irish4.8%(90)
Polish4.2%(79)
Scottish4.2%(78)
Swedish2.4%(44)
British1.8%(34)
French1.6%(29)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian1%(18)
Portuguese0.7%(13)
Danish0.5%(9)
Latvian0.5%(9)
Welsh0.4%(8)
Russian0.3%(6)
Hungarian0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 72.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 94.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
36.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 36.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
−10%since 2019
from 23.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2019
from 71.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 44.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
63.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 66.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 45.4% in 2019
Female
54.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 54.6% in 2019
Foreign born
7.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 6.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rivanna, Virginia?

Rivanna, Virginia has about 2,174 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rivanna, Virginia?

The typical household in Rivanna, Virginia earns about $116,563 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 $643,100.

How educated are people in Rivanna, Virginia?

About 73.4% 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 5.3% 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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