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Albemarle

North Carolina · 15,903 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 $36,930. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $115,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,903
+1%since 2000
from 15,680 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
884 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 871 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+7%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K16K16K17K1990201020202024Albemarle
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,930
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,442 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,397
+11%since 2000
from $17,511 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$572
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.2%
−27.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
43.7% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+20%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(10,865)
Black22.2%(3,538)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(719)
Asian2.9%(465)
Other1.2%(195)
Diversity Score59.1%(9,396)
Diversity Score
59
+13%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+45%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.9%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albemarle, North Carolina?

Albemarle, North Carolina has about 15,903 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Albemarle, North Carolina earns about $36,930 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 $115,200, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.

How educated are people in Albemarle, North Carolina?

About 18.8% 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 18.3% 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 964 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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