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Albemarle County

Virginia · 112,395 residents · 720.472 sq mi
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Albemarle County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,643. Population has grown 42% since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $376,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
112,395
+42%since 2000
from 79,236 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
156 / sq mi
+42%since 2000
from 110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+4%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
63K77K91K106K120K1990201020202024Albemarle County
2024115K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,643
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,749 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,241
+60%since 2000
from $28,852 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$376,000
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,349
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $712 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
35.3% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+40%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(66,218)
Black9.6%(7,586)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(2,029)
Asian2.9%(2,267)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.8%(26,760)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(80,335)
Black8.7%(9,793)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(8,453)
Asian7.3%(8,186)
Other3%(3,415)
Diversity Score56%(62,959)
Segregation Score32.4%(36,394)
Diversity Score
56
+66%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 47.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+64%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.7%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Income$74,824−12%
Home value$486,700+29%
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Home value$245,500−35%
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Home value$314,100−16%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albemarle County, Virginia?

Albemarle County, Virginia has about 112,395 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Albemarle County, Virginia earns about $84,643 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 $376,000, and the typical rent is about $1,349 a month.

How educated are people in Albemarle County, Virginia?

About 58.7% 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 7.7% 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 44,355 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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