University of Virginia, VA

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2021 Population

9,384

4.79% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

19.7

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

27.2%

7.45% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$42,107

4.51% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$372,500

3.07% 1-year decline

2021 Employed Population

2,886

15.1% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, University of Virginia, VA had a population of 9.38k people with a median age of 19.7 and a median household income of $42,107. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of University of Virginia, VA grew from 8,955 to 9,384, a 4.79% increase and its median household income grew from $40,290 to $42,107, a 4.51% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in University of Virginia, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (59.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (18%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.19%), White (Hispanic) (6.16%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.35%).

None of the households in University of Virginia, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

84.4% of the residents in University of Virginia, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in University of Virginia, VA are University of Virginia-Main Campus (8,698 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in University of Virginia, VA was $372,500, and the homeownership rate was 14.6%.

Most people in University of Virginia, VA walked to work, and the average commute time was 15.8 minutes. The average car ownership in University of Virginia, VA was 1 car per household.

United States Virginia Albemarle County, VA Charlottesville, VA Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (North) PUMA, VA

Population & Diversity

University of Virginia, VA is home to a population of 9.38k people, from which 84.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 18.6% of University of Virginia, VA residents were born outside of the country (1.75k people).

In 2021, there were 3.31 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.6k people) in University of Virginia, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.69k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 769 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

84.4%

2021 Citizenship

82.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 84.4% of University of Virginia, VA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in University of Virginia, VA was 82.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in University of Virginia, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in University of Virginia, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
5.6k ± 1.01k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.69k ± 438
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
769 ± 255

8.49%

Hispanic Population

797 people

8.49% of the people in University of Virginia, VA are hispanic (797 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in University of Virginia, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
109,039 ± 8,055 people
India
96,011 ± 7,565 people
Mexico
59,097 ± 5,948 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 109,039 Virginia residents, followed by India with 96,011 and Mexico with 59,097.

Foreign-Born Population

18.6%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.75k people

20.7%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.86k people

As of 2021, 18.6% of University of Virginia, VA residents (1.75k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in University of Virginia, VA was 20.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in University of Virginia, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
33 ± 37
Gulf War (2001-)
30 ± 30
Gulf War (1990s)
11 ± 22

University of Virginia, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.1 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of University of Virginia, VA employs 2.89k people. The largest industries in University of Virginia, VA are Educational Services (1,238 people), Accommodation & Food Services (324 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (239 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($55,446), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($37,431), and Construction ($32,500).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,894. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2.89k

2021 Value

± 455

15.1%

1 Year growth

± 17.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in University of Virginia, VA grew at a rate of 15.1%, from 2.51k employees to 2.89k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in University of Virginia, VA, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (649 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (269 people), and Personal Care & Service Occupations (257 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of University of Virginia, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.89k

2021 Value

± 455

15.1%

1 Year growth

± 17.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in University of Virginia, VA grew at a rate of 15.1%, from 2.51k employees to 2.89k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in University of Virginia, VA, are Educational Services (1,238 people), Accommodation & Food Services (324 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (239 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of University of Virginia, VA, though some of these residents may live in University of Virginia, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$11,941

Median earning men ± $13,976

$4,879

Median earning women ± $2,788

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($102,697), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($39,816), and Construction ($32,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($11,250), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($5,644), and Retail Trade ($5,455).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.7B, followed by Electronics ($29B) and Machinery ($23.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$313B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

95.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $313B. This is expected to increase 95.3% to $612B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $26B, followed by Maryland with $18.5B and Pennsylvania and $12.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for University of Virginia, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (44%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.45%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in University of Virginia, VA awarded 8,698 degrees. The student population of University of Virginia, VA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 11,650 male students and 14,355 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in University of Virginia, VA are White (5,006 and 63.6%), followed by Asian (1,144 and 14.5%), Hispanic or Latino (524 and 6.66%), and Black or African American (499 and 6.34%).

The largest universities in University of Virginia, VA by number of degrees awarded are University of Virginia-Main Campus (8,698 and 100%).

The most popular majors in University of Virginia, VA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,289 and 14.8%), General Economics (528 and 6.07%), and General Business Administration & Management (469 and 5.39%).

The median tuition cost in University of Virginia, VA for a public four year colleges is $16,547 for in-state students and $50,518 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in University of Virginia, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 20.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 39.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 26,005 (44.8% men and 55.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 26,005 students enrolled in University of Virginia, VA, 44.8% men and 55.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 14,406 records, of which 56.2% were women and 43.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Economics
509 degrees awarded
Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods
349 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,289 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in University of Virginia, VA was General Economics with 509 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in University of Virginia, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

8,698 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Virginia-Main Campus with 8,698 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 4,019 men were awarded degrees from institutions in University of Virginia, VA, which is 0.859 times less than the 4,679 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,006 degrees mean that there were 4.38 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 1,144 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($16,547) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,238) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,356) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Measure

In 2021, 0.836% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.859% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.68M), Bachelors Degree (1.44M), and Some college (1.41M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in University of Virginia, VA was $372,500 in 2021, which is 1.52 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $384,300 to $372,500, a 3.07% decrease. The homeownership rate in University of Virginia, VA is 14.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in University of Virginia, VA have an average commute time of 15.8 minutes, and they walked to work. Car ownership in University of Virginia, VA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$372,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$47,279

$179

Median Property Taxes

±$78

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In University of Virginia, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in University of Virginia, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

14.6%

Homeownership

2021

58.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 14.6% of the housing units in University of Virginia, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 17.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in University of Virginia, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 109.01

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in University of Virginia, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$42,107

Median Household Income

± $7,554

1.23k

Number of Households

± 191

In 2021, the median household income of the 1.23k households in University of Virginia, VA grew to $42,107 from the previous year's value of $40,290.

The following chart displays the households in University of Virginia, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for University of Virginia, VA is from Virginia.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.381% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Walked (31.9%)
Drove Alone (24.9%)
Public Transit (14.6%)

In 2021, 31.9% of workers in University of Virginia, VA walked to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (24.9%) and those who used public transit to get to work (14.6%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

15.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in University of Virginia, VA have a shorter commute time (15.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in University of Virginia, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in University of Virginia, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in University of Virginia, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in University of Virginia, VA have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

27.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in University of Virginia, VA (678 out of 2.49k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in University of Virginia, VA is White, followed by Asian and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.2% of the population of University of Virginia, VA has health coverage, with 54.6% on employee plans, 2.95% on Medicaid, 1.83% on Medicare, 32.4% on non-group plans, and 4.35% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Albemarle County, VA see 696 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.42% decrease from the previous year (706 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 979 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 601 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Albemarle County, VA.

696 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Albemarle County, VA

Primary care physicians in Albemarle County, VA see an average of 696 patients per year. This represents a 1.42% decrease from the previous year (706 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Albemarle County, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 34.8% under 18 years, 57.7% between 18 and 34 years, 4.81% between 35 and 64 years, and 2.64% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.83%

Uninsured

54.6%

Employer Coverage

2.95%

Medicaid

1.83%

Medicare

32.4%

Non-Group

4.35%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in University of Virginia, VA declined by 4.3% from 4% to 3.83%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in University of Virginia, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.