U.S. Census Bureau counts less than 45,000 people in Charlottesville
Cooper Center population figures show a decline in Charlottesville since the last census.
Cville Weekly
Demographic Trends
UVA experts say Virginia’s population growth is slowing, school enrollments are falling
Fewer births means slower growth and fewer students in school, Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service figures show.
UVA Today
2025 Virginia Population Estimates
Virginia’s population reached 8.88 million as of July 1, 2025, an increase of more than 248,000 residents since the 2020 Census. Virginia remains the 12th most populous state and ranked 11th nationally in numeric population growth during this period.
Beyond the Cliff
Will declining birth rates leave local colleges scrambling for students?
Richmond Magazine
The New Moneymakers
Millennial transplants are fueling Central Virginia's latest economic boom, according to the Cooper Center.
Richmond Magazine
A Typology of Livable Communities and Older Adults’ Health in the U.S.
This study explores the relationship between high-quality built environments, social environments, and older adults' wellbeing.
The Millennials Who Ditched Cities During the Pandemic Would Like a Word
As a result of Covid, many young people moved in search of more affordable lifestyles, according to Cooper Center data.
Dwell
How Remote Work Led to Big Cities’ Decline
Pandemic lockdowns have ignited the economies of small metro regions and rural areas, according to Cooper Center data.
City Journal
Virginia is getting older
What does the crystal ball say about Virginia's future? The folks at the University of Virginia's Weldon Cooper Center and JLARC have been crunching the numbers.
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