County · Virginia
Fluvanna County, Virginia
Fluvanna County, Virginia. Fluvanna County had 28,975 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.3% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 4 places (1 city, village or borough and 3 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 51065.
Fluvanna County is one of the 5 counties of the Charlottesville, VA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
28,975
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 27,249 · ACS 2020-2024: 28,092
Median household income
$96,768
±$6,395 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$314,100
±$17,231 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,204
±$159 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Fluvanna County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 27,249 residents in Fluvanna County. The Census Bureau estimates 28,975 for July 1, 2025, up 6.3% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 28,092 over 287 square miles of land.
| Measure | Fluvanna County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 28,092 | 8,705,170 | +1,498 |
| Households | 10,329±290 | 3,365,732 | +406 |
| Average household size | 2.59±0.07 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,495±44 | 3,684,756 | +547 |
Fluvanna County's population since 2000
From 20,047 in 2000 to 28,975 in 2025: up 44.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Fluvanna County?
Fluvanna County holds 4 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Lake Monticello with 10,662 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Lake Monticello | 10,126 | $106,818 |
|---|---|---|
| PalmyraGEOID 5160392 | 127 | not published |
| ColumbiaGEOID 5118624 | 72 | not published |
| Scottsville | 524 | $40,417 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Fluvanna County?
The median resident of Fluvanna County is 43.5 years old; 19.4% are under 18 and 21.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 11.8%. 2.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Fluvanna County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.5±0.5 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.4%±0.1 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.7%±0.4 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.6% | 11.0% | +1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.0%±0.9 pts | 58.4% | −3.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.8%±1.3 pts | 18.3% | −2.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.3 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.4%±1.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.7%±0.7 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.2%±0.9 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.2%±1.7 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 10.4%±1.4 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.7%±1.6 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.6%±1.5 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 37.3%±3.4 pts | 42.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.2%±1.8 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1%±1.0 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Fluvanna County earn?
Half of Fluvanna County's 10,329 households earn less than $96,768 a year (±$6,395), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $94,607 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fluvanna County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $96,768±$6,395 | $93,170 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $117,038±$8,572 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,367±$3,029 | $50,666 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.7%±2.0 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.3%±4.0 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.6%±2.2 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.8%±2.0 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Fluvanna County?
Owners occupy 88.7% of Fluvanna County's occupied homes and renters 11.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $314,100 by its owner (±$17,231). The median renter pays $1,204 a month including utilities, and 37.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fluvanna County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $314,100±$17,231 | $383,700 | +$25,256 |
| Median gross rent | $1,204±$159 | $1,579 | −$227 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.0%±13.0 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,777±$58 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 88.7%±2.9 pts | 67.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,495±44 | 3,684,756 | +547 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±1.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.3%±5.6 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 90.0%±2.7 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.3%±2.0 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0%±0.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.1%±1.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Fluvanna County building?
Builders took permits for 189 new housing units across Fluvanna County in 2025 (189 single-family), 6.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Fluvanna County get to work?
69.0% of Fluvanna County's workers drive alone and 16.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.2%.
| Measure | Fluvanna County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.7%±2.3 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2%±1.3 pts | 4.3% | +1.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 69.0%±3.9 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.5%±3.0 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±0.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.5%±2.5 pts | 18.3% | +8.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.0 min±1.9 | 27.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Fluvanna County's census tracts?
Fluvanna County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $53,314 (Tract 202) to $113,347 (Tract 201.01).
| Tract 201.0151065020101 | 6,804±748 | $113,347 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 201.0351065020103 | 3,192±396 | $111,581 |
| Tract 201.0451065020104 | 6,844±568 | $107,813 |
| Tract 20251065020200 | 5,167±629 | $53,314 |
| Tract 20351065020300 | 6,085±692 | $97,625 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Fluvanna County compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 64th of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 28th of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 72nd of 133 |
| Median household income | 26th of 133 |
| Median home value | 50th of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 49th of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 102nd of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31st of 133 |
| Median age | 60th of 133 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Fluvanna County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.