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Albemarle

North Carolina · 17,769 residents (2025 est.) · 17.998 sq mi
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Albemarle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,881. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $204,800. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,762
+7%since 2000
from 15,680 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
931 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 871 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
+7%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:17,769 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K16K16K17K1990201020202024Albemarle
202417K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,881
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,442 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,131
+61%since 2000
from $17,511 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
+7%since 2010
from 0.442 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,800
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$880
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
43.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+69%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(11,328)
Black20.5%(3,207)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(293)
Asian4.1%(645)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.4%(8,212)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(10,404)
Black25.2%(4,232)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(1,044)
Asian3.5%(588)
Other2.9%(494)
Diversity Score68.1%(11,420)
Diversity Score
68
+30%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+61%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 16.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.5%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 17.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
−70.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2017
from 69.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 93.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 4.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albemarle, North Carolina?

Albemarle, North Carolina has about 16,762 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Albemarle, North Carolina?

The typical household in Albemarle, North Carolina earns about $46,881 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Albemarle, North Carolina expensive?

In Albemarle, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $204,800, and the typical rent is about $880 a month.

How educated are people in Albemarle, North Carolina?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Albemarle, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Albemarle, North Carolina?

About 24.9% of people in Albemarle, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Albemarle, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Albemarle, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,823 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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