Albemarle County, VA Demographics
What is the population of Albemarle County?
There are 183,334 residents in Albemarle County, with a median age of 43. Of this, 48.38% are males and 51.62% are females. US-born citizens make up 88.63% of the resident pool in Albemarle County, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.09%. Additionally, 5.28% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 147,315 people in Albemarle County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 183,334 | 0.7% |
| Male Population | 88,696 | 0.5% |
| Female Population | 94,638 | 0.9% |
Male Population 48.38%
Female Population 51.62%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 43 | 2.4% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 162,487 | 0.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 11,169 | 5.8% |
| Not Citizen | 9,678 | 2.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 88.63%
Citizen not U.S. Born 6.09%
Not Citizen 5.28%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,360 | -6.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 10,123 | -4.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 14,928 | -3.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 8,044 | 2.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 147,315 | 1.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.75%
Moved from Same County 5.57%
Moved from Same State 8.21%
Moved from Different State 4.43%
Same House as Last Year 81.04%
What are the employment statistics in Albemarle County?
White-collar workers make up 88.3% of the working population in Albemarle County, while blue-collar employees account for 11.7%. There are also 20,676 entrepreneurs in Albemarle County (11.14% of the workforce); 97,188 workers employed in private companies (52.37%); and 44,754 people working in governmental institutions (24.12%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 163,862 | 102.7% |
| Blue Collar | 21,708 | 105.7% |
White Collar 88.3%
Blue Collar 11.7%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 20,676 | 108.0% |
| Private Companies | 97,188 | 101.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 44,754 | 103.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 22,952 | 104.4% |
Self Employees 11.14%
Private Companies 52.37%
Governmental Workers 24.12%
Not for Profit Companies 12.37%
How many households are there in Albemarle County?
There are a total of 74,440 households in Albemarle County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 58.77% of these Albemarle County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 41.23%. Additionally, 27.7% of households have children and 72.3% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 74,440 | 2.0% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -19.6% |
| Family Households | 43,752 | 2.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 30,688 | 1.4% |
Family Households 58.77%
Non-Family Households 41.23%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 20,620 | 7.3% |
| Households without Children | 53,820 | 0.1% |
Households with Children 27.7%
Households without Children 72.3%
What are the median and average incomes in Albemarle County?
The average annual household income in Albemarle County is $133,935, while the median household income sits at $101,111 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $108,194, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $135,820. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $55,595 and $85,848, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $133,935 | 3.6% |
| Median Household Income | $101,111 | 3.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | 19,000 | -5.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 151,651 | 1.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Albemarle County?
There are 81,082 housing units in Albemarle County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1988. Of the 74,440 occupied housing units in Albemarle County, 61.37% are owner-occupied, while 38.63% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.24% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $416,900. In general, housing costs reach $1,495 per month in Albemarle County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 81,082 | 1.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1988 | 0.2% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 7,467 | 2.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,346 | 24.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5,208 | -9.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7,320 | -2.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10,088 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11,529 | -0.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 12,523 | -3.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12,399 | 2.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 11,002 | 8.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,200 | 76.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 74,440 | 2.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 45,686 | 2.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 28,754 | 1.7% |
Owner Occupied 61.37%
Renter Occupied 38.63%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 29,804 | 3.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 15,882 | -0.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $416,900 | 1.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $416,700 | 2.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,495 | 5.1% |
With Mortgage 65.24%
Without Mortgage 34.76%
What is the level of education in Albemarle County?
Approximately 21.95% of the population in Albemarle County holds a high school degree (that's 32,611 residents), while 19.54% have attained a college certificate (29,024 locals) and 26.28% have a bachelor's degree (39,037 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 3,588 | 4.7% |
| Some High School | 32,611 | -5.0% |
| Some College | 29,024 | 17.9% |
| Associate Degree | 8,377 | 4.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 39,037 | 0.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 35,916 | 5.1% |
No High School 2.42%
Some High School 21.95%
Some College 19.54%
Associate Degree 5.64%
Bachelor's Degree 26.28%
Graduate Degree 24.18%
What is the marital status of Albemarle County residents?
A total of 56,617 people in Albemarle County have never been married (which represents 36.18% of the total population), while 75,531 of them are wedded (48.27%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,186 (1.4%) and 14,613 (9.34%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 56,617 | -1.5% |
| Married | 75,531 | 2.6% |
| Separated | 2,186 | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 7,544 | -8.9% |
| Divorced | 14,613 | 1.2% |
Never Married 36.18%
Married 48.27%
Separated 1.4%
Widowed 4.82%
Divorced 9.34%
What are the most common means of transportation in Albemarle County?
The top three means of transportation people in Albemarle County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 65,213 residents commute by car, 4,699 prefer going to work by walking and 2,031 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 65,213 | -1.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 2,031 | -9.0% |
| Railroad | 41 | -10.9% |
| Ferryboat | 37 | -5.1% |
| Bicycle | 970 | 4.8% |
| Motorcycle | 83 | -39.4% |
| TaxiCab | 69 | -5.5% |
| Walk | 4,699 | 1.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Albemarle County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22901 | 36,922 | 16,636 | $91,154 | $132,366 |
| 22902 | 24,396 | 11,334 | $91,162 | $120,609 |
| 22903 | 39,925 | 16,009 | $64,352 | $115,526 |
| 22904 | 5,795 | 21 | $250,001 | $0 |
| 22911 | 18,985 | 7,741 | $121,556 | $143,055 |
| 22920 | 3,744 | 1,705 | $100,760 | $136,295 |
| 22923 | 6,727 | 2,632 | $108,796 | $113,216 |
| 22931 | 219 | 76 | $106,875 | $131,416 |
| 22932 | 9,182 | 3,499 | $115,054 | $162,164 |
| 22935 | 962 | 407 | $103,309 | $162,500 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.