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Albemarle

North Carolina · 16,432 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 $44,294. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $125,700. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,432
+5%since 2000
from 15,680 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
913 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 871 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+11%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K16K16K17K1990201020202024Albemarle
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,294
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,442 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,404
+39%since 2000
from $17,511 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 10%
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$778
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
45.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(10,205)
Black23.6%(3,873)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(1,004)
Asian2.8%(452)
Other2.6%(433)
Diversity Score65.9%(10,829)
Diversity Score
66
+26%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+53%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 16.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−69.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albemarle, North Carolina?

Albemarle, North Carolina has about 16,432 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Albemarle, North Carolina earns about $44,294 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 $125,700, and the typical rent is about $778 a month.

How educated are people in Albemarle, North Carolina?

About 17.2% 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 21.9% 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 1,493 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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