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University Center

Virginia · 3,923 residents · 0.918 sq mi
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University Center is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,533. Population has declined 4% since 2023. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $507,500. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% 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

3,923
−4%since 2023
from 4,107 in 2023
2010 – 2024
4,273 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 4,474 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
32.0
Unchangedsince 2023
from 32.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
4K4K4K4K4K201020202024University Center
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$120,533
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $112,000 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$49,151
+2%since 2023
from $48,411 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 69.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
13.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.349
−11%since 2023
from 0.390 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$507,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $477,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$2,094
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,134 in 2023
US average: $1,442
29.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 31.2% in 2023
70.6% rent
8.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
21.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
25.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.2
−1%since 2023
from 4.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic46.5%(1,910)
Black6.5%(265)
Hispanic / Latino23.7%(975)
Asian19.5%(799)
Other3.8%(158)
Diversity Score85.5%(3,511)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.8%(1,994)
Black3.6%(142)
Hispanic / Latino20.1%(790)
Asian21.1%(829)
Other4.3%(168)
Diversity Score81.7%(3,204)
82
−4%since 2023
from 85 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

54.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 52.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 96.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
14.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.7 min
−3%since 2023
from 23.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
67.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 66.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
7.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
1.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
21.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
2.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
75.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 75.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
9.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
46.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 46.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

43.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 43.5% in 2023
56.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
30.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 31.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
5.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
9.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
7.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
98.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
68.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 65.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
10.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in University Center, Virginia?

University Center, Virginia has about 3,923 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in University Center, Virginia?

The typical household in University Center, Virginia earns about $120,533 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is University Center, Virginia expensive?

In University Center, Virginia, the median home is worth about $507,500, and the typical rent is about $2,094 a month.

How educated are people in University Center, Virginia?

About 54.4% of adults age 25 and over in University Center, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in University Center, Virginia?

About 13.1% of people in University Center, 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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