University of Virginia, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

University of Virginia is a small city located in Virginia, within Albemarle County. The total population is 9,065. It ranks as the 137th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in University of Virginia is 19.6 years. This is 50% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 4.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in University of Virginia is $52,546. This is 44% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.8%. This is 141% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 10.9%. This is 157% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $442,600. Housing costs are 15% higher than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.4x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 15.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 76% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in University of Virginia is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.4% of the population. Asian residents account for 18.6%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (18.6% vs 6.9%).

Education

66.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% higher than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.8%. Notably, 38.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for University of Virginia, Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.