University of Virginia, VA Demographics

A map of University of Virginia's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,200	3,010	57.4%	38.1%
Asian	1,690	3,189	18.6%	40.3%
Black	1,197	905	13.2%	11.4%
Hispanic	548	576	6.0%	7.3%
Multiracial	393	216	4.3%	2.7%
Native American/Other	37	13	0.4%	0.2%

University of Virginia, Virginia has an estimated population of 9,065, a large increase from the 7,909 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.4% White, 18.6% Asian, 13.2% Black, 6.0% Hispanic, 4.3% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of University of Virginia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

University of Virginia has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly more diverse than Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In University of Virginia, that probability was 67.3% in 2020 and 61.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

University of Virginia is ranked the 137th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). University of Virginia was ranked the 155th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

University of Virginia's White Population

5,200 residents of University of Virginia, or 57.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in University of Virginia is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. University of Virginia ranks 588th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University of Virginia's White population has grown by an estimated 72.8%. White residents' share of University of Virginia's population has increased from 38.1% to 57.4%.

University of Virginia is more White than neighboring Rio (43.5% White). University of Virginia is less White than neighboring Charlottesville (64.2% White), Pantops (61.8% White), Ivy (97.7% White), and Hollymead (72.3% White).

University of Virginia's Black Population

1,197 residents of University of Virginia, or 13.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in University of Virginia is lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. University of Virginia ranks 270th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University of Virginia's Black population has grown by an estimated 32.3%. Black residents' share of University of Virginia's population has increased from 11.4% to 13.2%.

University of Virginia is more Black than neighboring Ivy (0% Black), and Hollymead (6.6% Black). University of Virginia is less Black than neighboring Charlottesville (15.5% Black), Rio (26% Black), and Pantops (15.1% Black).

University of Virginia's Asian Population

1,690 residents of University of Virginia, or 18.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in University of Virginia is considerably higher than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. University of Virginia ranks 6th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University of Virginia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 47.0%. Asian residents' share of University of Virginia's population has decreased from 40.3% to 18.6%.

University of Virginia is more Asian than neighboring Charlottesville (7% Asian), Rio (3.8% Asian), Pantops (14.7% Asian), Ivy (0% Asian), and Hollymead (5.8% Asian).

University of Virginia's Hispanic Population

548 residents of University of Virginia, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in University of Virginia is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. University of Virginia ranks 231st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University of Virginia's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. Hispanic residents' share of University of Virginia's population has decreased from 7.3% to 6.0%.

University of Virginia is more Hispanic than neighboring Pantops (2.3% Hispanic), and Ivy (0% Hispanic). University of Virginia is less Hispanic than neighboring Charlottesville (6.9% Hispanic), Rio (22.2% Hispanic), and Hollymead (11.4% Hispanic).

University of Virginia's Native American/Other Population

37 residents of University of Virginia, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in University of Virginia is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. University of Virginia ranks 559th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University of Virginia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 184.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of University of Virginia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

University of Virginia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rio (0% Native American/Other), Ivy (0% Native American/Other), and Hollymead (0.2% Native American/Other). University of Virginia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Charlottesville (0.7% Native American/Other), and Pantops (0.8% Native American/Other).

University of Virginia's Multiracial Population

393 residents of University of Virginia, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in University of Virginia is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. University of Virginia ranks 532nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University of Virginia's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 81.9%. Multiracial residents' share of University of Virginia's population has increased from 2.7% to 4.3%.

University of Virginia is more Multiracial than neighboring Ivy (2.3% Multiracial), and Hollymead (3.6% Multiracial). University of Virginia is less Multiracial than neighboring Charlottesville (5.7% Multiracial), Rio (4.5% Multiracial), and Pantops (5.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.