Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville: The capital of Virginia.
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 264 years ago in 1761.
Quick Facts about Charlottesville
| Population | 46,950 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| County | City of Charlottesville |
| Different from | Charlotte County, Charlotte County |
| Twitter username | CvilleCityHall |
| Postal code | 22901–22908 |
| Phone Area Codes | 434 |
| Area | 26.57 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.0293,-78.4767 |
| Named for | Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz |
| Altitude | 594 feet / 181 meters |
| Capital city | Charlottesville is capital of Albemarle County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1762 (264 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 09:08:37 (13th May 2026) |
| Density | 1,767 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.4% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 74℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Charlottesville is located at 38°1'46"N 78°28'36"W (38.0293100, -78.4766800).
Charlottesville map
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Weather
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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 |
Best Things to Do in Charlottesville
1Monticello
931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, Charlottesville, VA 22902, United States View details
Phone: +14349849800 | Website available
2Downtown Mall
E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, United States View details
Phone: +14342959073 | Website available
3IX Art Park
522 2nd St SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902, United States View details
Website available
4The Rotunda
1826 University Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22904, United States View details
Phone: +14349247969 | Website available
5Riverview Park
1909 Chesapeake St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, United States View details
Phone: +14349703333 | Website available
Where to Eat in Charlottesville
1Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Charlottesville
375 Merchant Walk Square, Charlottesville, VA 22902, United States View details
Phone: +14343265056 | Website available
2Bowlero Charlottesville
335 Rivanna Plaza Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901, United States View details
Phone: +14349783999 | Website available
Where to Stay in Charlottesville
1Omni Charlottesville Hotel
212 Ridge McIntire Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903, United States View details
Phone: +14349715500 | Website available
2Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charlottesville-UVA, VA
1600 Emmet St N, Charlottesville, VA 22901, United States View details
Phone: +14343264133 | Website available
3Hampton Inn & Suites Charlottesville-At The University
900 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903, United States View details
Phone: +14349238600 | Website available
4Red Roof Inn Charlottesville
2011 Holiday Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901, United States View details
Phone: +14349713746 | Website available
5The Inn At Monticello
1188 Scottsville Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902, United States View details
Phone: +14349793593 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Charlottesville
1Charlottesville City Hall
605 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902 View details
Phone: +14349703333 | Website available
2Charlottesville City Mayor
605 E Main St # A230, Charlottesville, VA 22902 View details
Phone: +14349703113 | Website available
3Albemarle County Office Building
401 McIntire Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902 View details
Phone: +14342965822 | Website available
4Charlottesville City Treasurer
605 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902 View details
Phone: +14349703146 | Website available
5Charlottesville Utility Billing
605 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902 View details
Phone: +14349703211 | Website available
6Charlottesville City Manager
605 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902 View details
Phone: +14349703101 | Website available
7City Hall Information
606 E Market St, Charlottesville, VA 22902 View details
Phone: +14349703333
8Charlottesville Commissioner
605 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902 View details
Phone: +14349703160 | Website available
9Charlottesville Finance Department
605 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902 View details
Phone: +14349703200 | Website available
10Mc Intire Wading Pool
250 Bypass, Charlottesville, VA 22902 View details
Phone: +14342959072
People born in Charlottesville (163)
People born in Charlottesville, including actress Sarah Drew, politician John A. Moon, actor Rob Lowe, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Charlottesville, VA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 234076 | University of Virginia-Main Campus | Charlottesville (VA) | 22903-2628 |
Nearby Transit Stations (10)
Rail and bus stations connected to Charlottesville, VA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Charlottesville.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Charlottesvill Post Office | Charlottesville (VA) | 22902 |
Distance to Other Cities
Charlottesville distances to largest Virginia cities