Pantops, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pantops
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Location of the Pantops CDP within the Albemarle county
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 Pantops
Location in Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Albemarle |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,682 |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
22911
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| FIPS code | 51-60500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584899 |
Pantops is a special kind of place in Albemarle County, Virginia, called a census-designated place. This means it's an area that looks like a town or city, but it doesn't have its own separate local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Where is Pantops Located?
Pantops is a suburban area. This means it's a place where many people live, often in houses with yards, and it's usually found just outside a bigger city. Pantops is located right across the Rivanna River from Charlottesville. It also includes a natural landmark called Pantops Mountain.
How Many People Live in Pantops?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 3,027 | — | |
| 2020 | 4,682 | 54.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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Every ten years, the United States counts all its people in something called a census. This helps us understand how many people live in different areas.
Population Changes Over Time
In the year 2010, the census showed that 3,027 people lived in Pantops. By the year 2020, the population had grown to 4,682 people. This shows that more and more people are choosing to live in Pantops.
