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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Charlottesville

Virginia · 45,049 residents · 10.245 sq mi
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Charlottesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,007. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $117,800. At a median age of 25.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 25.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

45,049
+12%since 1990
from 40,341 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,397 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 3,938 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
25.6
−12%since 1990
from 28.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
40K42K44K46K48K1990201020202024Charlottesville
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,007
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,190 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,973
+31%since 1990
from $12,928 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.9%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 23.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$117,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $85,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$596
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $469 in 1990
US average: $602
40.8%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 42.4% in 1990
59.2% rent
3.8
+8%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76%(30,644)
Black21.4%(8,621)
Hispanic / Latino1%(385)
Asian2.2%(876)
Diversity Score48.6%(19,588)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(30,825)
Black22%(9,916)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(1,102)
Asian4.9%(2,215)
Diversity Score57.1%(25,717)
57
+18%since 1990
from 49 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.8%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 34.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.8%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 75.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
21.4%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.9 min
−22%since 1990
from 14.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charlottesville, Virginia?

Charlottesville, Virginia has about 45,049 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Charlottesville, Virginia?

The typical household in Charlottesville, Virginia earns about $31,007 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Charlottesville, Virginia expensive?

In Charlottesville, Virginia, the median home is worth about $117,800, and the typical rent is about $596 a month.

How educated are people in Charlottesville, Virginia?

About 40.8% of adults age 25 and over in Charlottesville, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Charlottesville, Virginia?

About 25.9% of people in Charlottesville, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Charlottesville, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Charlottesville, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,708 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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