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Alberta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,964. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $91,800. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 55% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
345
+13%since 2000
from 306 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
162 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 143 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.8
+14%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:295 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2302873454034601990201020202024Alberta
2024345
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,964
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,361 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,439
+81%since 2000
from $14,607 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
+6%since 2010
from 0.421 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,800
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$632
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
37.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−12%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.5%(182)
Black39.5%(121)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.8%(186)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.2%(125)
Black49%(169)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.4%(36)
Diversity Score77%(266)
Diversity Score
77
+27%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+66%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.2%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2012
from 22.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.1%
+25.3 ptssince 2017
from 56.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 2.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alberta, Virginia?

Alberta, Virginia has about 345 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alberta, Virginia?

The typical household in Alberta, Virginia earns about $41,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alberta, Virginia expensive?

In Alberta, Virginia, the median home is worth about $91,800, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in Alberta, Virginia?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Alberta, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alberta, Virginia?

About 16.2% of people in Alberta, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alberta, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Alberta, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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