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Albright

West Virginia · 247 residents · 0.232 sq mi
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Albright has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,389. Population has grown 24% since 1990. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $40,500. The poverty rate of 26.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

247
+24%since 1990
from 199 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,065 / sq mi
+24%since 1990
from 858 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.5
+18%since 1990
from 28.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1832322813303791990201020202024Albright
2024254
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,389
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,581
+68%since 1990
from $6,282 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.2%
−25.5 ptssince 1990
from 51.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$40,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$275
−36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $325 in 1990
US average: $602
65.7%
−7.2 ptssince 1990
from 72.8% in 1990
34.3% rent
1.9
−15%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(197)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.5%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(244)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1%(3)
1
−59%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.2%
+19.8 ptssince 1990
from 54.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.3 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Albright, West Virginia?

Albright, West Virginia has about 247 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Albright, West Virginia?

The typical household in Albright, West Virginia earns about $21,389 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Albright, West Virginia expensive?

In Albright, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $40,500, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Albright, West Virginia?

About 3.4% of adults age 25 and over in Albright, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Albright, West Virginia?

About 26.2% of people in Albright, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Albright, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Albright, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 48 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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