Charlottesville, VA Demographics
What is the population of Charlottesville?
There are 45,863 residents in Charlottesville, with a median age of 32. Of this, 48.36% are males and 51.64% are females. US-born citizens make up 87.89% of the resident pool in Charlottesville, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.23%. Additionally, 5.88% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 33,432 people in Charlottesville currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 45,863 | -0.9% |
| Male Population | 22,180 | -1.5% |
| Female Population | 23,683 | -0.3% |
Male Population 48.36%
Female Population 51.64%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 32 | -1.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 40,308 | -1.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 2,857 | 9.7% |
| Not Citizen | 2,698 | -2.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 87.89%
Citizen not U.S. Born 6.23%
Not Citizen 5.88%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 508 | 61.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 4,127 | -6.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 5,236 | -6.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,054 | -9.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 33,432 | 0.5% |
Moved from Abroad 1.12%
Moved from Same County 9.1%
Moved from Same State 11.54%
Moved from Different State 4.53%
Same House as Last Year 73.71%
What are the employment statistics in Charlottesville?
White-collar workers make up 91.95% of the working population in Charlottesville, while blue-collar employees account for 8.05%. There are also 4,826 entrepreneurs in Charlottesville (10.05% of the workforce); 22,730 workers employed in private companies (47.32%); and 12,902 people working in governmental institutions (26.86%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 44,170 | 102.3% |
| Blue Collar | 3,868 | 80.2% |
White Collar 91.95%
Blue Collar 8.05%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 4,826 | 122.8% |
| Private Companies | 22,730 | 94.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 12,902 | 99.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 7,580 | 107.4% |
Self Employees 10.05%
Private Companies 47.32%
Governmental Workers 26.86%
Not for Profit Companies 15.78%
How many households are there in Charlottesville?
There are a total of 19,699 households in Charlottesville, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 44.92% of these Charlottesville households, while non-family units account for the remaining 55.08%. Additionally, 23.63% of households have children and 76.37% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 19,699 | 1.0% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -9.9% |
| Family Households | 8,849 | 0.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 10,850 | 1.4% |
Family Households 44.92%
Non-Family Households 55.08%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 4,654 | 5.4% |
| Households without Children | 15,045 | -0.3% |
Households with Children 23.63%
Households without Children 76.37%
What are the median and average incomes in Charlottesville?
The average annual household income in Charlottesville is $109,240, while the median household income sits at $69,829 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $78,519, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $95,132. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $23,285 and $64,167, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $109,240 | 4.4% |
| Median Household Income | $69,829 | 4.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 9,564 | -5.4% |
| People above Poverty Level | 32,837 | -0.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Charlottesville?
There are 21,559 housing units in Charlottesville, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1967. Of the 19,699 occupied housing units in Charlottesville, 43.73% are owner-occupied, while 56.27% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 67.11% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $459,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,529 per month in Charlottesville.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 21,559 | 0.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1967 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,627 | 7.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,507 | 28.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3,377 | -5.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,162 | 1.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,167 | -1.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,699 | -6.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,329 | -15.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,202 | 3.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,381 | -1.6% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 108 | 248.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 19,699 | 1.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 8,614 | 4.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 11,085 | -1.5% |
Owner Occupied 43.73%
Renter Occupied 56.27%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 5,781 | 3.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,833 | 4.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $459,300 | 16.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $426,000 | 4.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,529 | 7.7% |
With Mortgage 67.11%
Without Mortgage 32.89%
What is the level of education in Charlottesville?
Approximately 19.04% of the population in Charlottesville holds a high school degree (that's 7,321 residents), while 21.79% have attained a college certificate (8,376 locals) and 26.35% have a bachelor's degree (10,131 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 800 | -11.9% |
| Some High School | 7,321 | -7.5% |
| Some College | 8,376 | 64.3% |
| Associate Degree | 1,788 | 5.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10,131 | -1.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 10,028 | 7.9% |
No High School 2.08%
Some High School 19.04%
Some College 21.79%
Associate Degree 4.65%
Bachelor's Degree 26.35%
Graduate Degree 26.08%
What is the marital status of Charlottesville residents?
A total of 19,525 people in Charlottesville have never been married (which represents 49.57% of the total population), while 14,253 of them are wedded (36.19%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 683 (1.73%) and 4,328 (10.99%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 19,525 | -2.9% |
| Married | 14,253 | 1.3% |
| Separated | 683 | 25.6% |
| Widowed | 1,283 | -8.4% |
| Divorced | 4,328 | -0.9% |
Never Married 49.57%
Married 36.19%
Separated 1.73%
Widowed 3.26%
Divorced 10.99%
What are the most common means of transportation in Charlottesville?
The top three means of transportation people in Charlottesville use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 13,910 residents commute by car, 3,027 prefer going to work by walking and 1,227 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 13,910 | -2.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,227 | 12.5% |
| Subway or Elevated | 53 | N/A |
| Railroad | 24 | 4.3% |
| Bicycle | 722 | 3.9% |
| Motorcycle | 29 | -67.8% |
| TaxiCab | 43 | 16.2% |
| Walk | 3,027 | 0.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Charlottesville by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.