About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Charlottesville population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Charlottesville across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Charlottesville was 44,983, a 0.64% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Charlottesville population was 45,272, a decline of 1.04% compared to a population of 45,746 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Charlottesville increased by 3,681. In this period, the peak population was 47,456 in the year 2017. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Charlottesville is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Charlottesville population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Charlottesville Population by Year. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Charlottesville by race. It includes the population of Charlottesville across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Charlottesville across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of Charlottesville population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 68.03% are white, 17% are Black or African American, 0.12% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 7.03% are Asian, 1.50% are some other race and 6.31% are multiracial.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the Charlottesville
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Charlottesville is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Charlottesville total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Charlottesville Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Comprehensive demographic dataset for Charlottesville, VA, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Charlottesville population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Charlottesville. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Charlottesville by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Charlottesville.

Key observations

The largest age group in Charlottesville, VA was for the group of age 20-24 years with a population of 7,228 (15.51%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Charlottesville, VA was the 80-84 years with a population of 600 (1.29%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Charlottesville is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Charlottesville total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Charlottesville Population by Age. You can refer the same here

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Charlottesville City, VA - Resident Population in Charlottesville city, VA was 44.76700 Thous. of Persons in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Charlottesville City, VA - Resident Population in Charlottesville city, VA reached a record high of 47.45600 in January of 2017 and a record low of 38.88000 in January of 1970. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Charlottesville City, VA - Resident Population in Charlottesville city, VA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on October of 2025.

GIS layers and supporting demographic information for various US Census geography (e.g. tracts, block groups, and blocks) for the City of Charlottesville can be obtained from the US Census.https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/tiger-data.html

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Charlottesville City, VA - Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Charlottesville city, VA was 29533.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Charlottesville City, VA - Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Charlottesville city, VA reached a record high of 30973.00000 in January of 2020 and a record low of 28103.00000 in January of 2010. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Charlottesville City, VA - Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, White Alone (5-year estimate) in Charlottesville city, VA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on October of 2025.

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Charlottesville, VA population pyramid, which represents the Charlottesville population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Charlottesville, VA, is 18.6.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Charlottesville, VA, is 17.2.
• Total dependency ratio for Charlottesville, VA is 35.8.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Charlottesville, VA is 5.8.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Charlottesville population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Charlottesville for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Charlottesville for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Charlottesville for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Charlottesville Population by Age. You can refer the same here

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Charlottesville city, Virginia. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

Resident Population in Charlottesville, VA (MSA) was 227.33600 Thous. of Persons in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Resident Population in Charlottesville, VA (MSA) reached a record high of 227.33600 in January of 2024 and a record low of 174.78400 in January of 2000. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Resident Population in Charlottesville, VA (MSA) - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on September of 2025.

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