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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Albemarle County

Virginia · 79,236 residents · 720.472 sq mi
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Albemarle County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,749. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $160,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
48% 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

79,236
+16%since 1990
from 68,040 in 1990
1990 – 2025
110 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 94 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+19%since 1990
from 31.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
63K77K91K106K120K1990201020202024Albemarle County
2024115K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,749
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,886 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,852
+65%since 1990
from $17,448 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.7%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$160,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $111,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$712
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $530 in 1990
US average: $602
65.9%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 64.1% in 1990
34.1% rent
3.2
+5%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87%(59,224)
Black10.1%(6,855)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(867)
Asian2.4%(1,656)
Diversity Score31.3%(21,318)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(66,218)
Black9.6%(7,586)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(2,029)
Asian2.9%(2,267)
Diversity Score33.8%(26,760)
34
+8%since 1990
from 31 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

47.7%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 39.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.4%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 81.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
23.1%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 17.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.4 min
−31%since 1990
from 19.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albemarle County, Virginia?

Albemarle County, Virginia has about 79,236 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Albemarle County, Virginia?

The typical household in Albemarle County, Virginia earns about $50,749 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Albemarle County, Virginia expensive?

In Albemarle County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $160,500, and the typical rent is about $712 a month.

How educated are people in Albemarle County, Virginia?

About 47.7% of adults age 25 and over in Albemarle County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Albemarle County, Virginia?

About 6.7% of people in Albemarle County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Albemarle County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Albemarle County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,196 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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