Albemarle County, Virginia

VA · FIPS 51003 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 114,919 #550 / 3,222
83th
Median Household Income $104,392 +38.9% #129 / 3,222
96th
Median Age 39.7 years +2.1% #2,218 / 3,222
31th
Median Home Value $495,400 +75.7% #143 / 3,222
96th
Median Gross Rent $1,692 +45.5% #144 / 3,222
96th
Poverty Rate 7.7% -39.1% #309 / 3,222
90th

Demographics

Albemarle County has a population of 114,919, making it the #550 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

89.5%
Native Born
10.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Albemarle County is $104,392, ranking #129 out of 3,222 counties — 38.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.7% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.

Median Household Income
$104,392 +38.9% vs nat'l
Rank #129 of 3,222
96th percentile
Per Capita Income
$59,653 +44.6% vs nat'l
Rank #71 of 3,222
98th percentile
Poverty Rate
7.7% −39.1% vs nat'l
Rank #309 of 3,222
90th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.4% −36.1% vs nat'l
Rank #909 of 3,222
72th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
61.1% +81.4% vs nat'l
Rank #21 of 3,222
99th percentile
Mean Commute Time
24.5 min −11.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,055 of 3,222
36th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Albemarle County is $495,400 (+75.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,692/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.9%.

Median Home Value
$495,400 +75.7% vs nat'l
Rank #143 of 3,222
96th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,692 +45.5% vs nat'l
Rank #144 of 3,222
96th percentile
Homeownership Rate
65.9% +2.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,673 of 3,222
17th percentile
65.9% Homeownership

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Health

94.1% of residents in Albemarle County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.6% above the national rate.

94.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.1% +2.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,024 of 3,222
68th percentile

About Albemarle County, Virginia

Albemarle County, Virginia has a total population of 114,919, making it the 550th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Albemarle County is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Albemarle County is $104,392, which ranks #129 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 38.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.

The median home value in Albemarle County is $495,400, 75.7% above the national median. Renters in Albemarle County pay a median gross rent of $1,692 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Albemarle County, 61.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 81.4% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.5 min.

Albemarle County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 73.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (9.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.5%).

All data for Albemarle County, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.