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Albright

West Virginia · 299 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 $33,036. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $71,500. The poverty rate of 32.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
299
+21%since 2000
from 247 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,289 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 1,065 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
+14%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1832322813303791990201020202024Albright
2024254
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,036
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,389 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,005
+165%since 2000
from $10,581 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.654
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,500
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$542
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.2%
−36.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.9%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+14%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(244)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(291)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(6)
Diversity Score5.4%(16)
Diversity Score
5
+429%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+26%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
5.8%
−52.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albright, West Virginia?

Albright, West Virginia has about 299 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Albright, West Virginia earns about $33,036 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 $71,500, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in Albright, West Virginia?

About 3.9% 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 32.9% 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 100 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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