Charlottesville City of Charlottesville, Virginia

Charlottesville: Independent city in Virginia, United States

About

Charlottesville is a city located in the county of City of Charlottesville in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 43,475 and a population density of 1,636 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 46,950 inhabitants.

The city was created 260 years ago in 1761.

Charlottesville Quick Facts

Population : 46,950 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Virginia (United States)
County : City of Charlottesville
Different from : Charlotte County, Charlotte County
Head of government : mayor
Twitter username : CvilleCityHall
Postal code : 22901–22908
Phone Area Codes : 434
Area : 26.57 km2
Named for : Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Altitude : 594 feet / 181 meters
Capital city : Charlottesville is capital of Albemarle County
Establishment : January 01, 1762 (260 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 21:17:28 (24th May 2022)
Density : 1,767 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 7.4% (2010-2020)
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Location of Charlottesville on Virginia map.
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Geography

Charlottesville is located at 38°1'46"N 78°28'36"W (38.0293100, -78.4766800).

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Demographics

The population of Charlottesville increased by 7.4% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 43,475 - census
2011 43,761 0.65% estimation process
2012 44,580 1.84% estimation process
2013 45,012 0.96% estimation process
2014 45,518 1.11% estimation process
2015 46,301 1.69% estimation process
2016 46,943 1.37% estimation process
2017 47,463 1.1% estimation process
2018 47,506 0.09% estimation process
2019 47,266 -0.51% estimation process
2020 46,950 -0.67% estimation process

Charlottesville zip code is 22901. County name: Albemarle, County fips: 51003

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Best Things to Do in Charlottesville

1 Monticello

Rating: 4.7 (6927)

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Monticello

2 Downtown Mall

Rating: 4.5 (1406)

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Downtown Mall

3 IX Art Park

Rating: 4.6 (897)

522 2nd St SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902, United States ➦ Show Map

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IX Art Park

4 The Rotunda

Rating: 4.8 (728)

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The Rotunda

5 Riverview Park

Rating: 4.6 (527)

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Riverview Park

Where ot Eat in Charlottesville

1 Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Charlottesville

Rating: 4.6 (1666)

375 Merchant Walk Square, Charlottesville, VA 22902, United States ➦ Show Map

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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Charlottesville

2 Bowlero Charlottesville

Rating: 4.2 (794)

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Bowlero Charlottesville

Where to Stay in Charlottesville

1 Omni Charlottesville Hotel

Rating: 4.4 (1264)

212 Ridge McIntire Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903, United States ➦ Show Map

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Omni Charlottesville Hotel

2 Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charlottesville-UVA, VA

Rating: 4.4 (619)

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charlottesville-UVA, VA

3 Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottesville-At The University

Rating: 4.4 (529)

900 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903, United States ➦ Show Map

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Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottesville-At The University

4 Red Roof Inn Charlottesville

Rating: 3.6 (472)

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Red Roof Inn Charlottesville

5 The Inn At Monticello

Rating: 4.7 (37)

1188 Scottsville Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902, United States ➦ Show Map

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The Inn At Monticello

Other Places in Charlottesville

1 Charlottesville City Hall

Rating: 3.4 (10)

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Charlottesville City Hall

2 Charlottesville City Mayor

Rating: 1 (6)

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3 Albemarle County Office Building

Rating: 5 (2)

401 McIntire Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902 ➦ Show Map

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Albemarle County Office Building

4 Charlottesville Utility Billing

Rating: 1 (1)

605 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902 ➦ Show Map

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5 Charlottesville City Treasurer

Rating: 4 (1)

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Charlottesville City Treasurer

6 City Hall Information

Rating: 5 (1)

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City Hall Information

7 Charlottesville City Manager

Rating: 3 (1)

605 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902 ➦ Show Map

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8 Charlottesville State Income

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9 US Agricultural Department

695 Berkmar Ct, Charlottesville, VA 22901, United States ➦ Show Map

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10 Albemarle Registrar of Voters

Albemarle County Office Building, 1600 5th Street Ext, Charlottesville, VA 22902 ➦ Show Map

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People born in Charlottesville (163)

People born in Charlottesville, including actress Sarah Drew, politician John A. Moon, actor Rob Lowe, .

List

  • Ronald Jensen (American logician) he was born in 01/04/1936
  • Thomas Sumter (soldier, brigadier general during the American War of Independence, planter and politician (1734-1832)) he was born in 14/08/1734
  • Richard M. Burr (United States Senator from North Carolina) he was born in 30/11/1955
  • Alexander Vandegrift (United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient and Commandant of the Marine Corps) he was born in 13/03/1887
  • Bonita Friedericy (American actress) she was born in 10/10/1961
  • Anne-Marie Slaughter (American academic, foreign policy analyst, and public commentator) she was born in 27/09/1958
  • Rosey Brown (Player of American football (1932-2004)) he was born in 20/10/1932
  • Billy Campbell (American actor) he was born in 07/07/1959
  • Boyd Tinsley (American musician) he was born in 16/05/1964
  • Willard Huntington Wright (American art critic and writer) he was born in 15/10/1887
  • James Lindsay Almond, Jr. (United States federal judge (1898-1986)) he was born in 15/06/1898
  • Benjamin Franklin Randolph (doctor, grandson of Thomas Jefferson (1808-1871)) he was born in 14/07/1808
  • George Rogers Clark (American general) he was born in 19/11/1752
  • Carter Beauford (American musician) he was born in 02/11/1957
  • Dick Stockton (American tennis player) he was born in 18/02/1951
  • David Meriwether (American politician (1755-1822)) he was born in 10/04/1755
  • Diane Mott Davidson (novelist) she was born in 22/03/1949
  • Trevor Moore (American actor and comedian) he was born in 04/04/1980

Schools in Charlottesville

College & universities near Charlottesville, VA

Code Name City ZIP
234076 University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville (VA) 22903-2628

Stations (10)

Amtrak & bus stations near Charlottesville, VA

Code Name Address Type
CVS Charlottesville Union Station 810 West Main St RAIL
STA Staunton station 1 Middlebrook Avenue RAIL
CLP Culpeper station 109 South Commerce Street RAIL
ASD Ashland 112 North Railroad Avenue RAIL
LYH Kemper Street station 825 Kemper St RAIL

Post Office

Post offices near Charlottesville

Post Office Name City ZIP
Downtown Charlottesvill Post Office Charlottesville (VA) 22902

Distance to Other Cities

Charlottesville distances to largest Virginia cities