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Alberta

Virginia · 302 residents · 2.134 sq mi
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Alberta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,912. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $90,000. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
302
−1%since 2000
from 306 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
142 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 143 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.7
+24%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2302873454034601990201020202024Alberta
2024345
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,912
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,361 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,357
+176%since 2000
from $14,607 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,000
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$664
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
35.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−23%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Alberta on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51%(154)
Black41.4%(125)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(4)
Asian1.3%(4)
Other5.9%(18)
Diversity Score71.6%(216)
Diversity Score
72
+18%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+56%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.3%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alberta, Virginia?

Alberta, Virginia has about 302 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alberta, Virginia?

The typical household in Alberta, Virginia earns about $46,912 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 $90,000, and the typical rent is about $664 a month.

How educated are people in Alberta, Virginia?

About 19.0% 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 15.5% of people in Alberta, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alberta, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Alberta, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 33 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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