Charlottesville features a diverse population, heavily influenced by the transient student body and faculty of the University of Virginia.
| Demographic Category | Estimate / Percentage | | :--- | :--- | | **Total Population** | ~46,000 (City) | | **White** | ~65% | | **Black or African American** | ~18% | | **Asian** | ~7% | | **Hispanic or Latino** | ~6% | | **Two or More Races** | ~4% | | **Median Age** | ~32 years | | **Primary Language** | English (Spanish is the second most common) |
*(Note: Data is approximate based on recent US Census estimates for the city proper, excluding the wider Albemarle County metropolitan area.)*