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University Center

Virginia · 3,586 residents · 0.918 sq mi
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University Center is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,585. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $320,900. At a median age of 30.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
56% 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
3,586
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 3,584 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,906 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 3,904 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
30.7
+1%vs 2011
vs 30.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,585
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $80,455 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,164
+9%vs 2011
vs $35,924 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.3%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.263
−9%vs 2011
vs 0.288 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food8.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$320,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $296,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,438
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,449 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.9%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.9% in 2011
71.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.9%
+8.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.8%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.8% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+11%vs 2011
vs 3.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic43.2%(1,549)
Black13.2%(473)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(738)
Asian21.7%(776)
Other1.3%(48)
Diversity Score88.3%(3,164)
2010
White, non-Hispanic47.1%(1,690)
Black12%(429)
Hispanic / Latino19.8%(709)
Asian16.7%(598)
Other2.6%(93)
Diversity Score85.5%(3,067)
Diversity Score
86
−3%vs 2011
vs 88 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.3%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.5%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+4%vs 2011
vs 27.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.4%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.6% 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
2.6%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.4%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.7% in 2011
Female
47.7%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.3% in 2011
Foreign born
26.0%
−13.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.2%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in University Center, Virginia?

University Center, Virginia has about 3,586 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in University Center, Virginia earns about $78,585 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 $320,900, and the typical rent is about $1,438 a month.

How educated are people in University Center, Virginia?

About 56.3% 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 3.3% 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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