Charlottesville, VA

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2021 Population

46,597

1.31% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

32.5

0.619% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

23.1%

0.0216% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$63,470

6.5% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$355,800

8.11% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Charlottesville, VA had a population of 46.6k people with a median age of 32.5 and a median household income of $63,470. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Charlottesville, VA declined from 47,217 to 46,597, a −1.31% decrease and its median household income grew from $59,598 to $63,470, a 6.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Charlottesville, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (65.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (17.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.99%), White (Hispanic) (4.26%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.27%).

None of the households in Charlottesville, 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.

93.4% of the residents in Charlottesville, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in N/A are Cortiva Institute-Virginia (0 degrees awarded in 2018).

In 2021, the median property value in Charlottesville, VA was $355,800, and the homeownership rate was 41.3%.

Most people in Charlottesville, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Charlottesville, VA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Charlottesville, VA is home to a population of 46.6k people, from which 93.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 11.2% of Charlottesville, VA residents were born outside of the country (5.23k people).

In 2021, there were 3.65 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (30.5k people) in Charlottesville, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.35k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.26k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

93.4%

2021 Citizenship

93.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.4% of Charlottesville, VA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Charlottesville, VA was 93.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Charlottesville, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
30.5k ± 194
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.35k ± 300
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
3.26k ± 229

5.69%

Hispanic Population

2.65k people

5.69% of the people in Charlottesville, VA are hispanic (2.65k people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

11.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.23k people

11.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.32k people

As of 2021, 11.2% of Charlottesville, VA residents (5.23k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Charlottesville, VA was 11.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
612 ± 170
Gulf War (1990s)
273 ± 181
Gulf War (2001-)
239 ± 116

Charlottesville, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.24 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Charlottesville, VA employs 24.5k people. The largest industries in Charlottesville, VA are Educational Services (6,221 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,350 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,662 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($70,704), Finance & Insurance ($69,953), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($67,769).

Employment

Occupations

24.5k

2021 Value

± 1,164

−0.572%

1 Year decline

± 6.63%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Charlottesville, VA declined at a rate of −0.572%, from 24.7k employees to 24.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Charlottesville, VA, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (3,634 people), Management Occupations (2,545 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,856 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Charlottesville, 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

24.5k

2021 Value

± 1,164

−0.572%

1 Year decline

± 6.63%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Charlottesville, VA declined at a rate of −0.572%, from 24.7k employees to 24.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Charlottesville, VA, are Educational Services (6,221 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,350 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (2,662 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Charlottesville, VA, though some of these residents may live in Charlottesville, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,875

Median earning men ± $2,557

$36,515

Median earning women ± $3,212

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,750), Public Administration ($82,750), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($75,000).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($65,230), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,746), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($46,741).

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 Charlottesville, 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

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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

Most students graduating from Universities in Charlottesville, VA are Asian (0 and NaNM%), followed by Black or African American (0 and NaNM%), Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and NaNM%), and Hispanic or Latino (0 and NaNM%).

The largest universities in Charlottesville, VA by number of degrees awarded are Cortiva Institute-Virginia (0 and NaNM%).

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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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 Charlottesville, VA was $355,800 in 2021, which is 1.45 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $329,100 to $355,800, a 8.11% increase. The homeownership rate in Charlottesville, VA is 41.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Charlottesville, VA have an average commute time of 17.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Charlottesville, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Charlottesville, VA is $63,470. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Charlottesville, VA was Census Tract 10 with a value of $93,943, followed by Census Tract 5.02 and Census Tract 9, with respective values of $91,429 and $84,881.

Property

$355,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$12,744

$7,979

Median Property Taxes

±$585

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 Charlottesville, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

41.3%

Homeownership

2021

68.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 41.3% of the housing units in Charlottesville, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 40.1%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 10
Census Tract 5.02
Census Tract 9

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Charlottesville, VA was Census Tract 10 with a value of $93,943, followed by Census Tract 5.02 and Census Tract 9, with respective values of $91,429 and $84,881.

The following map shows all of the places in Charlottesville, 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.

$63,470

Median Household Income

± $4,255

19.3k

Number of Households

± 984

In 2021, the median household income of the 19.3k households in Charlottesville, VA grew to $63,470 from the previous year's value of $59,598.

The following chart displays the households in Charlottesville, 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 Charlottesville, 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

Drove Alone (58.2%)
Walked (12.7%)
Worked At Home (12.7%)

In 2021, 58.2% of workers in Charlottesville, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (12.7%) and those who worked at home (12.7%).

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

17.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Charlottesville, VA have a shorter commute time (17.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.28% of the workforce in Charlottesville, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Charlottesville, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Charlottesville, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

23.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Charlottesville, VA (10.2k out of 44k 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 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Charlottesville, VA is White, followed by Black and Asian.

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

93% of the population of Charlottesville, VA has health coverage, with 58.3% on employee plans, 10.6% on Medicaid, 8.76% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 1.59% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Charlottesville city, VA see 348 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.16% increase from the previous year (344 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1092 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 97 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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348 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Charlottesville city, VA

Primary care physicians in Charlottesville city, VA see an average of 348 patients per year. This represents a 1.16% increase from the previous year (344 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.6% under 18 years, 38.2% between 18 and 34 years, 33.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.05%

Uninsured

58.3%

Employer Coverage

10.6%

Medicaid

8.76%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

1.59%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Charlottesville, VA declined by 12.9% from 8.09% to 7.05%.

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