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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Albemarle

North Carolina · 15,680 residents · 17.998 sq mi
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The short version

Albemarle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,442. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $81,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,680
+5%since 1990
from 14,939 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
871 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 830 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.9
−3%since 1990
from 38.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K16K16K17K1990201020202024Albemarle
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,442
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,504 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,511
+49%since 1990
from $11,761 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.7%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$453
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $331 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
63.2%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 66.5% in 1990
36.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+21%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(12,045)
Black17.4%(2,602)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(93)
Asian1.8%(268)
Diversity Score41%(6,118)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(11,328)
Black20.5%(3,207)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(293)
Asian4.1%(645)
Diversity Score52.4%(8,212)
Diversity Score
52
+28%since 1990
from 41 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.3%
+12.7 ptssince 1990
from 60.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 14.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albemarle, North Carolina?

Albemarle, North Carolina has about 15,680 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Albemarle, North Carolina earns about $31,442 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 $81,500, and the typical rent is about $453 a month.

How educated are people in Albemarle, North Carolina?

About 17.3% 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 15.7% 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 741 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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