This was 13.2 percent higher than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 47,217.
90.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Charlottesville for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 2,749 | 9.1 |
Regular high school diploma | 4,000 | 13.2 |
GED or alternative credential | 1,033 | 3.4 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,318 | 4.3 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,848 | 9.4 |
Associate's degree | 1,478 | 4.9 |
Bachelor's degree | 8,230 | 27.1 |
Master's degree | 4,778 | 15.7 |
Professional school degree | 1,741 | 5.7 |
Doctorate degree | 2,166 | 7.1 |