Lake Monticello, Virginia facts for kids
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Lake Monticello, Virginia
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Gated entrance to Lake Monticello
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 Location of the Lake Monticello CDP within the Fluvanna County
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 Lake Monticello, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Lake Monticello, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fluvanna |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.5 sq mi (24.5 km2) |
| • Land | 8.8 sq mi (22.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
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| • Total | 10,126 |
| • Density | 1,070.5/sq mi (413.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
22963
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| Area code(s) | 434 |
| FIPS code | 51-43424 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867591 |
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Lake Monticello
Location in Virginia
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| Location | Fluvanna County, Virginia |
| Coordinates | 37°54′50″N 78°18′00″W / 37.91389°N 78.30000°W |
| Type | mesotrophic to eutrophic |
| Catchment area | 5,480 acres (22.2 km2) |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 317 acres (128 ha) |
| Surface elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
Lake Monticello is a special community in Fluvanna County, Virginia, United States. It's a private, gated community built around a beautiful lake. About 10,126 people lived here in 2020.
The community gets its name from the lake, which was created by a dam on a small stream flowing into the Rivanna River. Lake Monticello is near Charlottesville, a bigger city.
This area started in the 1960s as a place for summer vacations. But soon, many people decided to live there all year round. It became a "bedroom community," meaning people live there but often work in nearby cities like Charlottesville or Richmond. Many older people also choose to retire here.
Where is Lake Monticello?
Lake Monticello is located in the northwest part of Fluvanna County. It is close to the border of Albemarle County. The Rivanna River forms its northeast edge.
To the southwest, you'll find Virginia State Route 53, also known as the Thomas Jefferson Parkway. This road leads about 14 miles (23 km) northwest to Charlottesville. On the way, you can see Monticello, the famous home of Thomas Jefferson.
The total area of Lake Monticello is about 9.5 square miles (24.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers) is water. The lake's water eventually flows into the James River.
Who Lives in Lake Monticello?
The number of people living in Lake Monticello has grown over the years:
- 2000: 6,852 people
- 2010: 9,920 people
- 2020: 10,126 people
In 2000, there were 2,754 households in Lake Monticello. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households (about 70%) were married couples.
About 32% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.5 people.
The people living in Lake Monticello come from different backgrounds. Most residents are White (about 94%). There are also African American, Native American, Asian, and other groups. About 1.5% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in Lake Monticello in 2000 was 39 years old. This means half the people were younger than 39, and half were older. About 23.6% of the population was under 18 years old.
