Fluvanna's importance lessened when the railroad closed the station in 1941 and major highways bypassed the area. The population dropped from a high of 500 in 1915 to 180 in the 2000 Census.
The importance of Fluvanna decreased after the railroad shut down its station in 1941, and major highways diverted traffic away from the area. The population dropped significantly, falling from a high of 500 people in 1915 to 180 by the year 2000.