Albemarle County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51003 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 114,919 | — | #550 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $104,392 | +38.9% | #129 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.7 years | +2.1% | #2,218 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $495,400 | +75.7% | #143 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,692 | +45.5% | #144 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% | -39.1% | #309 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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94.1% of residents in Albemarle County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.6% above the national rate.
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.