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Rivanna
Location of the Rivanna CDP within the Albemarle County
Location of the Rivanna CDP within the Albemarle County
Rivanna is located in Virginia
Rivanna
Rivanna
Location in Virginia
Country United States
State Virginia
County Albemarle
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 2,174
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
22947
FIPS code 51-67331
GNIS feature ID 2584909

Rivanna is a special kind of community in Albemarle County, Virginia. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town. Rivanna is located just east of a place called Shadwell.

Most of Rivanna is made up of a neighborhood called Glenmore. This is a gated community, which means it has controlled entrances. In 2020, about 2,174 people lived in Rivanna.

Who Lives in Rivanna?

Historical population
Census Pop.
2010 1,860
2020 2,174 16.9%
U.S. Decennial Census
2010 2020

The number of people living in Rivanna has grown over the years. In 2010, the population was 1,860. By 2020, it had increased to 2,174 people. The government collects this information during the U.S. Census, which happens every ten years. This helps us understand how communities are changing.

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