Charlottesville
City in Charlottesville city, Virginia
Charlottesville is a city in Charlottesville city, Virginia, with 46,553 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 594 ft (181 m) above sea level. The nearest town is University of Virginia, 1.9 miles W.
- 46,553residents (2020 Census)
- 594 ftelevation · 181 m
- 10.2 sq miland area · 26.5 km²
- 4,544 / sq mipopulation density
- 22908main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Charlottesville
Charlottesville, colloquially known as C'ville, is an independent city in Virginia, United States. It is the county seat of Albemarle County, which surrounds the city, though the two are separate legal entities. The former capital of Virginia, it is named after Queen Charlotte. At the 2020 census, the city's population was 46,553. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the City of Charlottesville with Albemarle County for statistical purposes, bringing its population to approximately 160,000. Charlottesville is the heart of the Charlottesville metropolitan area, which includes Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, and Nelson counties.
Charlottesville was the home of two U.S. presidents, Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe. During their terms as Governors of Virginia, they lived in Albemarle County and traveled to and from Richmond, along the 71-mile historic Three Notch'd Road. Orange, located 26 miles (42 km) northeast of the city, was the hometown of President James Madison. The University of Virginia, founded by Jefferson, straddles the city's southwestern border. Jefferson's home and primary plantation, Monticello, located 3 miles (5 km) southeast of the city, is, along with the University of Virginia’s Academical Village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, each attracting thousands of tourists from across the country every year.
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Living in Charlottesville
- Median household income
- $74,824
- Median home value
- $486,700
- Median rent
- $1,540/mo
- Median age
- 33.1
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Charlottesville had 46,553 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 46,553 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,544 per sq mi (1,754 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Charlottesville at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Charlottesville city |
| Type | City |
| Population | 46,553 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.25 sq mi (26.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.0377° N, 78.4854° W |
| ZIP codes | 22908, 22904 |
| Official website | charlottesville.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5114968 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Charlottesville
- University of Virginia1.9 mi W
- Pantops2.2 mi E
- Rio3.0 mi N
- Hollymead6.4 mi NE
- Ivy6.4 mi W
- Rivanna6.5 mi SE
- Keswick6.9 mi E
- Earlysville8.1 mi N
- Free Union8.9 mi NW
- North Garden9.5 mi SW
- Piney Mountain9.5 mi NE
- Lake Monticello11.7 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Charlottesville
What county is Charlottesville in?
Charlottesville is in Charlottesville city, Virginia.
What is the population of Charlottesville, VA?
46,553 people lived in Charlottesville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Charlottesville, VA?
The main ZIP code is 22908. Other ZIP codes: 22904.
What is the elevation of Charlottesville?
594 feet (181 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Charlottesville?
University of Virginia (1.9 mi), Pantops (2.2 mi), Rio (3.0 mi), Hollymead (6.4 mi), Ivy (6.4 mi).
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