Charlottesville city's estimated 2026 population is 44,207 with a growth rate of -0.63% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Charlottesville city is the 42nd largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 43,467 and has seen a growth of 1.7% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Charlottesville city includes 68.03% White, 17% Black or African American, 7.03% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (68.03%)
Black or African American (17%)
Asian (7.03%)
Two or more races (6.31%)
Other race (1.5%)
Native American (0.12%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,202 | 68.03% |
| Black or African American | 7,798 | 17% |
| Asian | 3,224 | 7.03% |
| Two or more races | 2,894 | 6.31% |
| Other race | 689 | 1.5% |
| Native American | 56 | 0.12% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Charlottesville city's average per capita income is $53,657. Household income levels show a median of $69,829. The poverty rate stands at 22.62%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $148,594 | - |
| Families | $114,786 | $159,038 |
| Households | $69,829 | $109,240 |
| Non Families | $43,507 | $66,642 |
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