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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Albemarle

North Carolina · 14,939 residents · 17.998 sq mi
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Albemarle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,504. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $48,300. With a median age of 38.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

14,939
−5%vs 2000
vs 15,680 in 2000
1990 – 2025
830 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 871 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.1
+3%vs 2000
vs 36.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
15K15K16K16K17K1990201020202024Albemarle
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,504
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,442 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,761
−33%vs 2000
vs $17,511 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.1%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$48,300
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $81,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$331
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $453 in 2000
US average: $450
66.5%
+3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.2% in 2000
33.5% rent
2.1
−17%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(12,045)
Black17.4%(2,602)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(93)
Asian1.8%(268)
Other0.2%(24)
Diversity Score41%(6,118)
41
−22%vs 2000
vs 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.6%
−12.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.1%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.9 min
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albemarle, North Carolina?

Albemarle, North Carolina has about 14,939 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Albemarle, North Carolina earns about $22,504 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 $48,300, and the typical rent is about $331 a month.

How educated are people in Albemarle, North Carolina?

About 12.5% 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 14.1% of people in Albemarle, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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