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University Center

Virginia · 3,969 residents · 0.918 sq mi
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University Center has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,144. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $305,900. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,969
−1%since 2019
from 4,007 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
4,324 / sq mi
−1%since 2019
from 4,365 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
32.7
+4%since 2019
from 31.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K201020202024University Center
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,144
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $86,042 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,244
−5%since 2019
from $40,206 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2019
from 53.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2019
from 8.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$305,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $320,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,860
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,888 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
31.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 30.5% in 2019
68.9% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+17%since 2019
from 3.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic42.8%(1,713)
Black13.5%(541)
Hispanic / Latino23.7%(950)
Asian13.6%(543)
Other6.5%(260)
Diversity Score90%(3,607)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.7%(1,693)
Black14.5%(575)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(805)
Asian16.2%(643)
Other6.1%(241)
Diversity Score90.5%(3,593)
Diversity Score
91
+1%since 2019
from 90 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 49.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 94.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 15.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+1%since 2019
from 26.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2019
from 86.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 2.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 82.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 45.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 49.8% in 2019
Female
52.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 50.2% in 2019
Foreign born
25.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 27.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 12.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in University Center, Virginia?

University Center, Virginia has about 3,969 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in University Center, Virginia earns about $70,144 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 $305,900, and the typical rent is about $1,860 a month.

How educated are people in University Center, Virginia?

About 50.7% 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 14.9% 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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