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Albright

West Virginia · 249 residents · 0.232 sq mi
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Albright has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $39,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
249
+1%since 2000
from 247 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,073 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,065 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+11%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1832322813303791990201020202024Albright
2024254
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,389 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,340
+64%since 2000
from $10,581 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−17.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22%
US avg: 10%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,100
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$831
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
33.3% rent
Afford Score
0.7
−65%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(245)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(5)
Diversity Score
2
+98%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
67.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+35%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
6.5%
−51.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−66.1 ptssince 2013
from 72.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albright, West Virginia?

Albright, West Virginia has about 249 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Albright, West Virginia earns about $58,750 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 $39,100, and the typical rent is about $831 a month.

How educated are people in Albright, West Virginia?

About 4.5% 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 8.9% 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 50 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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