Charlottesville city, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51540 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 45,437 | — | #1,090 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,824 | -0.4% | #853 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 33.1 years | -14.9% | #3,078 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $486,700 | +72.6% | #148 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,540 | +32.4% | #223 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.6% | +55.9% | #2,639 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Charlottesville city has a population of 45,437, making it the #1,090 most populous county in the US. The median age is 33.1 years, which is 14.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Charlottesville city is $74,824, ranking #853 out of 3,222 counties — 0.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.6% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.
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The median home value in Charlottesville city is $486,700 (+72.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,540/mo and the homeownership rate is 44.2%.
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95.5% of residents in Charlottesville city have health insurance coverage, which is 4.1% above the national rate.
About Charlottesville city, Virginia
Charlottesville city, Virginia has a total population of 45,437, making it the 1,090th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Charlottesville city is 33.1 years, which is 14.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Charlottesville city is $74,824, which ranks #853 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.
The median home value in Charlottesville city is $486,700, 72.6% above the national median. Renters in Charlottesville city pay a median gross rent of $1,540 per month. The homeownership rate is 44.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Charlottesville city, 62.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 85.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.3 min.
Charlottesville city is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 64.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (15.5%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (7.0%).
All data for Charlottesville city, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.