Albemarle County, VA Map & Demographics

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Albemarle County Overview

$55,347
PER CAPITA INCOME
$126,769
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$97,708
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
22.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
77.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,643
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
112,513
TOTAL POPULATION
54,068
MALE POPULATION
58,445
FEMALE POPULATION
92.51
MALES / 100 FEMALES
108.10
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.7
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
56,637
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Albemarle County Area Codes

Income in Albemarle County

Income Overview in Albemarle County

Per Capita Income in Albemarle County is $55,347, while median incomes of families and households are $126,769 and $97,708 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income112,513$55,347
Median Family Income27,331$126,769
Mean Family Income27,331$172,833
Median Household Income44,031$97,708
Mean Household Income44,031$137,904
Income Deficit27,331$11,643
Wage / Income Gap (%)112,51322.44%
Wage / Income Gap ($)112,51377.56¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index112,5130.48

Earnings by Sex in Albemarle County

Average Earnings in Albemarle County are $49,170, $55,364 for men and $42,942 for women, a difference of 22.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Albemarle County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male31,616 (50.4%)$55,364
Female31,052 (49.5%)$42,942
Total62,668 (100.0%)$49,170

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Albemarle County

The most common earnings brackets in Albemarle County are $100,000+ for men (8,868 | 28.1%) and $100,000+ for women (4,307 | 13.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Albemarle County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2,308 (7.3%)2,378 (7.7%)
$2,500 to $4,999932 (2.9%)1,223 (3.9%)
$5,000 to $7,499861 (2.7%)1,144 (3.7%)
$7,500 to $9,999653 (2.1%)619 (2.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499726 (2.3%)1,231 (4.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999348 (1.1%)856 (2.8%)
$15,000 to $17,499523 (1.7%)867 (2.8%)
$17,500 to $19,999217 (0.7%)479 (1.5%)
$20,000 to $22,499481 (1.5%)642 (2.1%)
$22,500 to $24,999706 (2.2%)646 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,532 (4.9%)1,332 (4.3%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,151 (3.6%)1,766 (5.7%)
$35,000 to $39,999994 (3.1%)1,586 (5.1%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,103 (3.5%)1,316 (4.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,661 (5.2%)1,427 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,494 (4.7%)1,407 (4.5%)
$55,000 to $64,9992,283 (7.2%)2,242 (7.2%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,751 (5.5%)2,076 (6.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,024 (9.6%)3,508 (11.3%)
$100,000+8,868 (28.1%)4,307 (13.9%)
Total31,616 (100.0%)31,052 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Albemarle County

Average earnings in Albemarle County are $67,767 for men and $51,713 for women, a difference of 23.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $111,649, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $29,045. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $71,030, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $17,122.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Albemarle County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$29,045$17,122
High School Diploma$47,079$35,633
College or Associate's Degree$53,304$39,127
Bachelor's Degree$72,355$56,897
Graduate Degree$111,649$71,030
Total$67,767$51,713

Family Income in Albemarle County

Family Income Brackets in Albemarle County

According to the Albemarle County family income data, there are 7,024 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 191 families (0.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Albemarle County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003551.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991910.7%
$15,000 to $24,9996562.4%
$25,000 to $34,9999293.4%
$35,000 to $49,9991,5315.6%
$50,000 to $74,9993,11611.4%
$75,000 to $99,9993,38912.4%
$100,000 to $149,9995,93121.7%
$150,000 to $199,9994,23615.5%
$200,000+7,02425.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Albemarle County

6-person families (616 | 2.2%) account for the highest median family income in Albemarle County with $193,750 per family, while 2-person families (13,867 | 50.7%) have the highest median income of $56,732 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Albemarle County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families13,867 (50.7%)$113,463
3-Person Families5,728 (21.0%)$123,904
4-Person Families5,213 (19.1%)$149,990
5-Person Families1,751 (6.4%)$153,255
6-Person Families616 (2.2%)$193,750
7+ Person Families156 (0.6%)$156,200
Total27,331 (100.0%)$126,769

Family Income by Number of Earners in Albemarle County

The median family income in Albemarle County is $126,769, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,666) having the highest median family income of $167,933, while families with no earners (4,597) have the lowest median family income of $81,463, accounting for 9.8% and 16.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Albemarle County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners4,597 (16.8%)$81,463
1 Earner7,278 (26.6%)$97,647
2 Earners12,790 (46.8%)$148,102
3+ Earners2,666 (9.8%)$167,933
Total27,331 (100.0%)$126,769

Household Income in Albemarle County

Household Income Brackets in Albemarle County

With 8,102 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Albemarle County, accounting for 18.4% of all households. In contrast, only 925 households (2.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Albemarle County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,1452.6%
$10,000 to $14,9999252.1%
$15,000 to $24,9992,2025.0%
$25,000 to $34,9992,5985.9%
$35,000 to $49,9993,7438.5%
$50,000 to $74,9996,64915.1%
$75,000 to $99,9995,28412.0%
$100,000 to $149,9998,10218.4%
$150,000 to $199,9995,50412.5%
$200,000+7,88217.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Albemarle County

The median household income in Albemarle County is $97,708, with the highest median household income of $124,727 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 15,654 households (35.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $49,500, with 1,464 households (3.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Albemarle County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,464 (3.3%)$49,500
25 to 44 Years12,836 (29.1%)$105,024
45 to 64 Years15,654 (35.5%)$124,727
65+ Years14,077 (32.0%)$72,959
Total44,031 (100.0%)$97,708

Poverty in Albemarle County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Albemarle County

With 5.9% poverty level for males and 8.2% for females among the residents of Albemarle County, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 409 males (14.1%) and 664 females (17.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Albemarle County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years233 (8.4%)369 (13.1%)
5 Years3 (0.5%)38 (6.8%)
6 to 11 Years257 (7.1%)369 (10.3%)
12 to 14 Years150 (7.2%)81 (4.4%)
15 Years43 (6.8%)11 (1.8%)
16 and 17 Years72 (5.5%)121 (9.7%)
18 to 24 Years409 (14.1%)664 (17.5%)
25 to 34 Years495 (7.5%)860 (12.3%)
35 to 44 Years215 (3.2%)448 (6.6%)
45 to 54 Years237 (3.8%)487 (7.5%)
55 to 64 Years325 (5.0%)497 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years278 (4.9%)195 (2.9%)
75 Years and over180 (4.7%)341 (6.2%)
Total2,897 (5.9%)4,481 (8.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Albemarle County

According to the poverty statistics in Albemarle County, males aged 5 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 99.5% of males and 98.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Albemarle County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,552 (91.6%)2,443 (86.9%)
5 Years546 (99.5%)520 (93.2%)
6 to 11 Years3,363 (92.9%)3,229 (89.7%)
12 to 14 Years1,922 (92.8%)1,771 (95.6%)
15 Years586 (93.2%)609 (98.2%)
16 and 17 Years1,244 (94.5%)1,128 (90.3%)
18 to 24 Years2,485 (85.9%)3,132 (82.5%)
25 to 34 Years6,140 (92.5%)6,154 (87.7%)
35 to 44 Years6,469 (96.8%)6,350 (93.4%)
45 to 54 Years5,963 (96.2%)5,965 (92.4%)
55 to 64 Years6,167 (95.0%)7,169 (93.5%)
65 to 74 Years5,383 (95.1%)6,556 (97.1%)
75 Years and over3,664 (95.3%)5,112 (93.8%)
Total46,484 (94.1%)50,138 (91.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Albemarle County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Albemarle County show that 1.1% or 246 of the total 21,895 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 35.1%, comprising of 26 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.8%, which includes 57 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Albemarle County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children13,127 (99.1%)122 (0.9%)
1 or 2 Children7,098 (99.2%)57 (0.8%)
3 or 4 Children1,376 (97.1%)41 (2.9%)
5 or more Children48 (64.9%)26 (35.1%)
Total21,649 (98.9%)246 (1.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Albemarle County

According to the poverty data in Albemarle County, 6.5% or 99 single-father households and 16.7% or 650 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 68 households (10.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 246 households (44.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Albemarle County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children31 (4.4%)115 (8.0%)
1 or 2 Children68 (10.3%)289 (15.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)246 (44.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total99 (6.5%)650 (16.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Albemarle County

The poverty data for Albemarle County shows that 246 of the married-couple family households (1.1%) and 749 of the single-parent households (13.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 26 households (35.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 246 household (33.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Albemarle County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children122 (0.9%)146 (6.8%)
1 or 2 Children57 (0.8%)357 (13.9%)
3 or 4 Children41 (2.9%)246 (33.7%)
5 or more Children26 (35.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total246 (1.1%)749 (13.8%)

Race in Albemarle County

The most populous races in Albemarle County are White / Caucasian (88,455 | 78.6%), Black / African American (9,966 | 8.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (6,633 | 5.9%).
Race in Albemarle County
Race# Population% Population
Asian6,3195.6%
Black / African American9,9668.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific340.0%
Hispanic or Latino6,6335.9%
Native / Alaskan1250.1%
White / Caucasian88,45578.6%
Two or more Races5,8255.2%
Some other Race1,7891.6%
Total112,513100.0%

Ancestry in Albemarle County

The most populous ancestries reported in Albemarle County are English (16,746 | 14.9%), German (15,095 | 13.4%), Irish (12,506 | 11.1%), American (5,626 | 5.0%), and Italian (5,178 | 4.6%), together accounting for 49.0% of all Albemarle County residents.
Ancestry in Albemarle County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1170.1%
African2660.2%
Albanian1440.1%
American5,6265.0%
Apache190.0%
Arab8020.7%
Argentinean1060.1%
Armenian740.1%
Australian420.0%
Austrian4130.4%
Basque40.0%
Belgian150.0%
Bhutanese3940.4%
Blackfeet50.0%
Bolivian250.0%
Brazilian2100.2%
British1,6891.5%
Bulgarian760.1%
Burmese1,1511.0%
Cajun80.0%
Canadian1480.1%
Cape Verdean220.0%
Central American2,4282.2%
Central American Indian790.1%
Cherokee820.1%
Chilean710.1%
Chippewa80.0%
Choctaw140.0%
Colombian740.1%
Croatian1040.1%
Cuban2580.2%
Czech2240.2%
Czechoslovakian610.1%
Danish5010.4%
Dominican850.1%
Dutch1,7841.6%
Eastern European5490.5%
Egyptian690.1%
English16,74614.9%
Ethiopian220.0%
European3,0542.7%
Filipino250.0%
Finnish400.0%
French2,3102.1%
French American Indian120.0%
French Canadian3940.4%
German15,09513.4%
German Russian130.0%
Ghanaian1540.1%
Greek4180.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro110.0%
Guatemalan1620.1%
Honduran4340.4%
Hungarian4980.4%
Indian (Asian)1,9391.7%
Iranian2080.2%
Iraqi460.0%
Irish12,50611.1%
Iroquois770.1%
Israeli10.0%
Italian5,1784.6%
Jamaican3140.3%
Japanese500.0%
Kenyan310.0%
Kiowa10.0%
Korean7060.6%
Laotian460.0%
Latvian270.0%
Lebanese4800.4%
Lithuanian3930.4%
Macedonian370.0%
Maltese30.0%
Menominee30.0%
Mexican1,7401.5%
Mongolian200.0%
Moroccan180.0%
Native Hawaiian1100.1%
New Zealander90.0%
Nicaraguan430.0%
Nigerian2140.2%
Northern European3370.3%
Norwegian9860.9%
Okinawan130.0%
Pakistani270.0%
Palestinian110.0%
Panamanian1230.1%
Pennsylvania German170.0%
Peruvian1760.2%
Polish2,8682.5%
Portuguese1030.1%
Puerto Rican7500.7%
Romanian1380.1%
Russian7640.7%
Salvadoran1,6501.5%
Samoan90.0%
Scandinavian4110.4%
Scotch-Irish1,9641.8%
Scottish2,9512.6%
Serbian380.0%
Slavic570.1%
Slovak4670.4%
Slovene120.0%
Somali30.0%
South African90.0%
South American5920.5%
South American Indian180.0%
Spaniard2860.3%
Spanish940.1%
Sri Lankan4590.4%
Subsaharan African8830.8%
Sudanese840.1%
Swedish1,3511.2%
Swiss3260.3%
Syrian1410.1%
Thai2,0641.8%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian880.1%
Turkish1660.2%
Ukrainian5440.5%
Venezuelan1110.1%
Vietnamese2080.2%
Welsh8520.8%
West Indian120.0%
Yugoslavian790.1%
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Immigrants in Albemarle County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Albemarle County came from Asia (4,858 | 4.3%), Latin America (3,591 | 3.2%), Central America (2,734 | 2.4%), South Central Asia (1,945 | 1.7%), and Eastern Asia (1,840 | 1.6%), together accounting for 13.3% of all Albemarle County residents.
Immigrants in Albemarle County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1320.1%
Africa6900.6%
Argentina810.1%
Asia4,8584.3%
Australia930.1%
Austria450.0%
Bangladesh1770.2%
Bosnia and Herzegovina590.1%
Brazil2210.2%
Cambodia190.0%
Canada2780.3%
Caribbean2960.3%
Central America2,7342.4%
Chile560.1%
China1,2881.1%
Colombia730.1%
Congo610.1%
Croatia120.0%
Cuba290.0%
Czechoslovakia420.0%
Denmark190.0%
Dominican Republic250.0%
Eastern Africa760.1%
Eastern Asia1,8401.6%
Eastern Europe6550.6%
Ecuador100.0%
Egypt410.0%
El Salvador1,2511.1%
England1090.1%
Ethiopia110.0%
Europe1,8151.6%
France500.0%
Germany2320.2%
Ghana1680.2%
Greece170.0%
Guatemala710.1%
Haiti90.0%
Honduras4930.4%
Hong Kong820.1%
India1,2201.1%
Indonesia290.0%
Iran1880.2%
Iraq720.1%
Ireland840.1%
Israel10.0%
Italy570.1%
Jamaica1270.1%
Japan990.1%
Jordan60.0%
Kenya100.0%
Korea4530.4%
Latin America3,5913.2%
Latvia50.0%
Malaysia320.0%
Mexico7890.7%
Middle Africa2070.2%
Nepal500.0%
Netherlands1020.1%
Nicaragua370.0%
Nigeria670.1%
Northern Africa1080.1%
Northern Europe4760.4%
Norway100.0%
Oceania1100.1%
Pakistan760.1%
Panama930.1%
Peru410.0%
Philippines3290.3%
Poland690.1%
Portugal70.0%
Romania1020.1%
Russia1360.1%
Saudi Arabia80.0%
Scotland310.0%
Serbia370.0%
Singapore430.0%
South America5610.5%
South Central Asia1,9451.7%
South Eastern Asia6800.6%
Southern Europe1750.2%
Spain940.1%
Sudan520.1%
Sweden570.1%
Switzerland800.1%
Syria1360.1%
Taiwan1020.1%
Trinidad and Tobago1060.1%
Turkey1470.1%
Ukraine1230.1%
Uzbekistan660.1%
Venezuela790.1%
Vietnam2280.2%
Western Africa2990.3%
Western Asia3930.4%
Western Europe5090.4%
Zaire1460.1%
Zimbabwe500.0%
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Sex and Age in Albemarle County

Sex and Age in Albemarle County

The most populous age groups in Albemarle County are 15 to 19 Years (5,524 | 10.2%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (5,281 | 9.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Albemarle County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,852 (5.3%)2,814 (4.8%)
5 to 9 Years3,069 (5.7%)2,920 (5.0%)
10 to 14 Years3,310 (6.1%)3,138 (5.4%)
15 to 19 Years5,524 (10.2%)5,281 (9.0%)
20 to 24 Years2,954 (5.5%)3,715 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Years3,361 (6.2%)3,557 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Years3,565 (6.6%)3,540 (6.1%)
35 to 39 Years3,544 (6.6%)3,578 (6.1%)
40 to 44 Years3,237 (6.0%)3,249 (5.6%)
45 to 49 Years3,074 (5.7%)3,142 (5.4%)
50 to 54 Years3,216 (5.9%)3,343 (5.7%)
55 to 59 Years3,149 (5.8%)3,976 (6.8%)
60 to 64 Years3,527 (6.5%)3,741 (6.4%)
65 to 69 Years3,199 (5.9%)3,599 (6.2%)
70 to 74 Years2,568 (4.8%)3,179 (5.4%)
75 to 79 Years1,801 (3.3%)2,139 (3.7%)
80 to 84 Years1,121 (2.1%)1,741 (3.0%)
85 Years and over997 (1.8%)1,793 (3.1%)
Total54,068 (100.0%)58,445 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Albemarle County

Median Family Size in Albemarle County

The median family size in Albemarle County is 2.94 persons per family, with married-couple families (21,895 | 80.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.97 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,532 | 5.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.65 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Albemarle County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple21,895 (80.1%)2.97
Single Male/Father1,532 (5.6%)2.65
Single Female/Mother3,904 (14.3%)2.87
Total Families27,331 (100.0%)2.94

Median Household Size in Albemarle County

The median household size in Albemarle County is 2.36 persons per household, with single female/mother households (3,904 | 8.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.06 persons per household. non-family households (16,700 | 37.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.31 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Albemarle County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple21,895 (49.7%)2.99
Single Male/Father1,532 (3.5%)2.96
Single Female/Mother3,904 (8.9%)3.06
Non-family16,700 (37.9%)1.31
Total Households44,031 (100.0%)2.36

Household Size by Marriage Status in Albemarle County

Out of a total of 44,031 households in Albemarle County, 27,331 (62.1%) are family households, while 16,700 (37.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 13,259, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 13,142.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Albemarle County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-13,142 (29.8%)
2-Person Households13,259 (30.1%)2,922 (6.6%)
3-Person Households5,963 (13.5%)402 (0.9%)
4-Person Households5,160 (11.7%)218 (0.5%)
5-Person Households2,043 (4.6%)16 (0.0%)
6-Person Households710 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households196 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total27,331 (62.1%)16,700 (37.9%)

Female Fertility in Albemarle County

Fertility by Age in Albemarle County

Average fertility rate in Albemarle County is 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 52.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 59.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Albemarle County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years15 (1.6%)3.0
20 to 34 years564 (59.1%)52.0
35 to 50 years375 (39.3%)35.0
Total954 (100.0%)36.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Albemarle County

86.6% of women with births (954) in Albemarle County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 4.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Albemarle County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years467 (82.8%)97 (17.2%)
35 to 50 years359 (95.7%)16 (4.3%)
Total826 (86.6%)128 (13.4%)

Fertility by Education in Albemarle County

Average fertility rate in Albemarle County is 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 59.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the lowest fertility at 12.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 45.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Albemarle County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School64 (6.7%)24.0
High School Diploma55 (5.8%)12.0
College or Associate's Degree101 (10.6%)15.0
Bachelor's Degree437 (45.8%)59.0
Graduate Degree297 (31.1%)52.0
Total954 (100.0%)36.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Albemarle County

13.4% of women with births in Albemarle County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 85.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Albemarle County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School9 (14.1%)55 (85.9%)
High School Diploma37 (67.3%)18 (32.7%)
College or Associate's Degree58 (57.4%)43 (42.6%)
Bachelor's Degree425 (97.3%)12 (2.8%)
Graduate Degree297 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total826 (86.6%)128 (13.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Albemarle County

Employment by Class of Employer in Albemarle County

Among the 53,838 employed individuals in Albemarle County, private company employees (27,527 | 51.1%), state government employees (7,283 | 13.5%), and not-for-profit organizations (6,489 | 12.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Albemarle County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees27,52751.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2,9005.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3,2556.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations6,48912.0%
Local Government Employees4,3368.1%
State Government Employees7,28313.5%
Federal Government Employees1,9223.6%
Unpaid Family Workers1260.2%
Total53,838100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Albemarle County

According to the labor force statistics for Albemarle County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (93,153), 60.8% or 56,637 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.1% or 1,756 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 87.6% or 6,224 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 7.5% or 207 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Albemarle County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2,759 (28.9%)207 (7.5%)
20 to 24 Years4,435 (66.5%)208 (4.7%)
25 to 29 Years5,527 (79.9%)287 (5.2%)
30 to 34 Years6,224 (87.6%)187 (3.0%)
35 to 44 Years11,785 (86.6%)141 (1.2%)
45 to 54 Years10,910 (85.4%)295 (2.7%)
55 to 59 Years5,308 (74.5%)69 (1.3%)
60 to 64 Years4,833 (66.5%)213 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years4,165 (33.2%)96 (2.3%)
75 Years and over652 (6.8%)47 (7.2%)
Total56,637 (60.8%)1,756 (3.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Albemarle County

According to labor force statistics for Albemarle County, 81.4% of individuals (44,606) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (54,799) are in the labor force, with 2.7% or 1,204 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.6% or 29,063 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.3% or 381 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Albemarle County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,623 (55.2%)103 (3.5%)
High School Diploma6,041 (77.0%)494 (6.3%)
College / Associate Degree7,868 (78.2%)241 (2.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher29,063 (85.6%)679 (2.0%)
Total44,606 (81.4%)1,480 (2.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Albemarle County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Albemarle County are Community & Social Service (9,830 | 18.0%), Management (8,276 | 15.2%), Education Instruction & Library (5,989 | 11.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (5,531 | 10.1%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (4,551 | 8.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Albemarle County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Albemarle County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (83.5%), Computers & Mathematics (68.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (66.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (70.0%), Health Technologists (69.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (64.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Albemarle County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management4,604 (55.6%)3,672 (44.4%)
Business & Financial1,895 (53.3%)1,658 (46.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science3,684 (66.6%)1,847 (33.4%)
Computers & Mathematics1,827 (68.9%)826 (31.1%)
Architecture & Engineering1,057 (83.5%)209 (16.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science800 (49.6%)812 (50.4%)
Community & Social Service 3,716 (37.8%)6,114 (62.2%)
Education, Arts & Media518 (36.1%)915 (63.8%)
Legal Services & Support570 (55.9%)450 (44.1%)
Education Instruction & Library2,108 (35.2%)3,881 (64.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment520 (37.5%)868 (62.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,364 (30.0%)3,187 (70.0%)
Health Technologists1,203 (30.7%)2,711 (69.3%)
Total (Category)15,263 (48.1%)16,478 (51.9%)
Total (Overall)27,358 (50.1%)27,216 (49.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Albemarle County are Food Preparation & Serving (2,533 | 4.6%), Personal Care & Service (1,630 | 3.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,511 | 2.8%), Healthcare Support (1,474 | 2.7%), and Security & Protection (1,174 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Albemarle County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Albemarle County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (88.6%), Security & Protection (75.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (62.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (86.2%), Personal Care & Service (78.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (53.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Albemarle County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support204 (13.8%)1,270 (86.2%)
Security & Protection888 (75.6%)286 (24.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention360 (62.3%)218 (37.7%)
Law Enforcement528 (88.6%)68 (11.4%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,168 (46.1%)1,365 (53.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance868 (57.5%)643 (42.5%)
Personal Care & Service356 (21.8%)1,274 (78.2%)
Total (Category)3,484 (41.9%)4,838 (58.1%)
Total (Overall)27,358 (50.1%)27,216 (49.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Albemarle County are Sales & Related (4,811 | 8.8%), and Office & Administration (4,260 | 7.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Albemarle County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Albemarle County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related3,173 (65.9%)1,638 (34.1%)
Office & Administration872 (20.5%)3,388 (79.5%)
Total (Category)4,045 (44.6%)5,026 (55.4%)
Total (Overall)27,358 (50.1%)27,216 (49.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Albemarle County are Construction & Extraction (1,937 | 3.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (708 | 1.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (201 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Albemarle County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Albemarle County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry183 (91.0%)18 (9.0%)
Construction & Extraction1,880 (97.1%)57 (2.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair708 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)2,771 (97.4%)75 (2.6%)
Total (Overall)27,358 (50.1%)27,216 (49.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Albemarle County are Transportation (1,005 | 1.8%), Material Moving (826 | 1.5%), and Production (763 | 1.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Albemarle County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Albemarle County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production435 (57.0%)328 (43.0%)
Transportation841 (83.7%)164 (16.3%)
Material Moving519 (62.8%)307 (37.2%)
Total (Category)1,795 (69.2%)799 (30.8%)
Total (Overall)27,358 (50.1%)27,216 (49.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Albemarle County

Employment Industries in Albemarle County

The major employment industries in Albemarle County include Educational Services (11,031 | 20.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,886 | 14.4%), Professional & Scientific (6,801 | 12.5%), Retail Trade (4,294 | 7.9%), and Accommodation & Food Services (3,257 | 6.0%).
Employment Industries in Albemarle County

Employment Industries by Sex in Albemarle County

The Albemarle County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Utilities (93.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (73.8%), Information (62.1%), and Educational Services (58.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Albemarle County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting332 (63.6%)190 (36.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction138 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction2,392 (88.5%)311 (11.5%)
Manufacturing1,330 (60.5%)867 (39.5%)
Wholesale Trade496 (64.8%)269 (35.2%)
Retail Trade2,699 (62.9%)1,595 (37.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing959 (79.4%)248 (20.5%)
Utilities153 (93.9%)10 (6.1%)
Information320 (37.9%)525 (62.1%)
Finance & Insurance1,376 (55.3%)1,113 (44.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing699 (55.1%)570 (44.9%)
Professional & Scientific3,821 (56.2%)2,980 (43.8%)
Enterprise Management17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support1,367 (58.3%)977 (41.7%)
Educational Services4,591 (41.6%)6,440 (58.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2,070 (26.3%)5,816 (73.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation485 (41.9%)673 (58.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,545 (47.4%)1,712 (52.6%)
Public Administration1,461 (58.0%)1,057 (42.0%)
Total27,358 (50.1%)27,216 (49.9%)

Education in Albemarle County

School Enrollment in Albemarle County

The most common levels of schooling among the 31,532 students in Albemarle County are college / undergraduate (9,820 | 31.1%), high school (5,298 | 16.8%), and middle school (5,028 | 16.0%).
School Enrollment in Albemarle County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,8615.9%
Kindergarten1,3774.4%
Elementary School4,61714.6%
Middle School5,02816.0%
High School5,29816.8%
College / Undergraduate9,82031.1%
Graduate / Professional3,53111.2%
Total31,532100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Albemarle County

Out of a total of 31,532 students who are enrolled in schools in Albemarle County, 4,951 (15.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 26,581 (84.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 743 (50.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 6,254 (97.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Albemarle County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds727 (49.5%)743 (50.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old4,330 (73.9%)1,531 (26.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds5,019 (79.3%)1,307 (20.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds3,398 (88.9%)424 (11.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds6,254 (97.5%)163 (2.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds3,585 (95.8%)158 (4.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2,418 (93.5%)167 (6.5%)
35 Years and over856 (65.4%)452 (34.6%)
Total26,581 (84.3%)4,951 (15.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Albemarle County

Business (6,219 | 12.4%), social sciences (5,799 | 11.6%), science & technology (5,412 | 10.8%), education (4,232 | 8.4%), and bio, nature & agricultural (4,194 | 8.4%) are the most common fields of study among 50,179 individuals in Albemarle County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Albemarle County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,2514.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4,1948.4%
Physical & Health Sciences2,1654.3%
Psychology3,1976.4%
Social Sciences5,79911.6%
Engineering3,2876.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies5351.1%
Science & Technology5,41210.8%
Business6,21912.4%
Education4,2328.4%
Literature & Languages3,7567.5%
Liberal Arts & History3,2546.5%
Visual & Performing Arts2,8735.7%
Communications1,4142.8%
Arts & Humanities1,5913.2%
Total50,179100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Albemarle County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Albemarle County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Albemarle County are males with 2 vehicles (12,932, accounting for 49.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (11,193, making up 50.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Albemarle County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle390 (1.5%)734 (2.8%)
1 Vehicle3,989 (15.1%)5,424 (21.0%)
2 Vehicles12,932 (49.0%)11,193 (43.4%)
3 Vehicles6,003 (22.8%)5,528 (21.4%)
4 Vehicles2,010 (7.6%)1,942 (7.5%)
5 or more Vehicles1,040 (3.9%)991 (3.8%)
Total26,364 (100.0%)25,812 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Albemarle County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Albemarle County are 15 to 19 minutes (9,439 commuters, 21.4%), 20 to 24 minutes (7,740 commuters, 17.5%), and 10 to 14 minutes (7,301 commuters, 16.6%).
Commute Time in Albemarle County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,0942.5%
5 to 9 Minutes3,8128.6%
10 to 14 Minutes7,30116.6%
15 to 19 Minutes9,43921.4%
20 to 24 Minutes7,74017.5%
25 to 29 Minutes3,5278.0%
30 to 34 Minutes5,48612.4%
35 to 39 Minutes9282.1%
40 to 44 Minutes1,0062.3%
45 to 59 Minutes1,8204.1%
60 to 89 Minutes1,0552.4%
90 or more Minutes9142.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Albemarle County

The most common commute times in Albemarle County are 15 to 19 minutes (4,758 commuters, 21.3%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (4,681 commuters, 21.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Albemarle County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes587 (2.6%)507 (2.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,917 (8.6%)1,895 (8.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes3,388 (15.1%)3,913 (18.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes4,758 (21.3%)4,681 (21.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes3,946 (17.6%)3,794 (17.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,737 (7.8%)1,790 (8.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes2,936 (13.1%)2,550 (11.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes541 (2.4%)387 (1.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes542 (2.4%)464 (2.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes794 (3.5%)1,026 (4.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes663 (3.0%)392 (1.8%)
90 or more Minutes574 (2.6%)340 (1.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Albemarle County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Albemarle County are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (3,596, 16.1%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (3,749, 17.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Albemarle County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM489 (2.2%)133 (0.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM407 (1.8%)282 (1.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM761 (3.4%)292 (1.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,451 (6.5%)987 (4.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,588 (7.1%)1,829 (8.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM3,358 (15.0%)2,909 (13.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3,193 (14.3%)3,099 (14.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3,596 (16.1%)3,749 (17.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2,024 (9.0%)2,692 (12.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2,036 (9.1%)1,677 (7.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM833 (3.7%)859 (4.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM399 (1.8%)253 (1.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,100 (4.9%)1,585 (7.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,148 (5.1%)1,393 (6.4%)
Total22,383 (100.0%)21,739 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Albemarle County

Occupancy by Ownership in Albemarle County

Of the total 44,031 dwellings in Albemarle County, owner-occupied units account for 29,604 (67.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 14,427 (32.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Albemarle County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units29,60467.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units14,42732.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units44,031100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Albemarle County

Occupancy by Household Size in Albemarle County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household13,14229.8%
2-Person Household16,18136.7%
3-Person Household6,36514.5%
4+ Person Household8,34319.0%
Total Housing Units44,031100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Albemarle County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Albemarle County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household6,971 (53.0%)6,171 (47.0%)
2-Person Household11,487 (71.0%)4,694 (29.0%)
3-Person Household4,652 (73.1%)1,713 (26.9%)
4+ Person Household6,494 (77.8%)1,849 (22.2%)
Total Housing Units29,604 (67.2%)14,427 (32.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Albemarle County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Albemarle County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,371 (64.2%)764 (35.8%)
High School Diploma3,226 (61.8%)1,998 (38.3%)
College/Associate Degree5,146 (57.9%)3,748 (42.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher19,861 (71.5%)7,917 (28.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Albemarle County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Albemarle County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years7,53017.1%
35 to 44 Years6,77015.4%
45 to 54 Years7,42816.9%
55 to 64 Years8,22618.7%
65 to 74 Years7,70817.5%
75 to 84 Years4,2269.6%
85 Years and Over2,1434.9%
Total44,031100.0%

Housing Finances in Albemarle County

Median Income by Occupancy in Albemarle County

Median Income by Occupancy in Albemarle County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied29,604 (67.2%)$120,224
Renter-Occupied14,427 (32.8%)$62,776
Average44,031 (100.0%)$97,708

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Albemarle County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Albemarle County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000181 (0.6%)579 (4.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999254 (0.9%)152 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $14,999388 (1.3%)535 (3.7%)
$15,000 to $19,999342 (1.2%)487 (3.4%)
$20,000 to $24,999602 (2.0%)759 (5.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,303 (4.4%)1,306 (9.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,010 (6.8%)1,735 (12.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,682 (12.4%)2,951 (20.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,349 (11.3%)1,913 (13.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,988 (20.2%)2,121 (14.7%)
$150,000 or more11,505 (38.9%)1,889 (13.1%)
Total29,604 (100.0%)14,427 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Albemarle County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Albemarle County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300663 (2.2%)82 (0.6%)
$300 to $4992,670 (9.0%)144 (1.0%)
$500 to $7994,848 (16.4%)618 (4.3%)
$800 to $9992,220 (7.5%)767 (5.3%)
$1,000 to $1,4994,340 (14.7%)4,516 (31.3%)
$1,500 to $1,9994,520 (15.3%)4,748 (32.9%)
$2,000 to $2,4993,413 (11.5%)1,709 (11.8%)
$2,500 to $2,9993,000 (10.1%)460 (3.2%)
$3,000 or more3,930 (13.3%)533 (3.7%)
Total29,604 (100.0%)14,427 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Albemarle County

Housing Structures in Albemarle County

Housing Structures in Albemarle County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached26,97861.3%
Single Unit, Attached5,71413.0%
2 Unit Apartments5591.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,1992.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,9564.4%
10 or more Apartments6,49614.7%
Mobile Home / Other1,1292.6%
Total44,031100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Albemarle County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Albemarle County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached23,636 (87.6%)3,342 (12.4%)
Single Unit, Attached4,166 (72.9%)1,548 (27.1%)
2 Unit Apartments54 (9.7%)505 (90.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments248 (20.7%)951 (79.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments239 (12.2%)1,717 (87.8%)
10 or more Apartments527 (8.1%)5,969 (91.9%)
Mobile Home / Other734 (65.0%)395 (35.0%)
Total29,604 (67.2%)14,427 (32.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Albemarle County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Albemarle County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room65 (0.2%)478 (3.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms310 (1.1%)3,052 (21.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms5,232 (17.7%)6,585 (45.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms8,607 (29.1%)2,936 (20.3%)
8 or more Rooms15,390 (52.0%)1,376 (9.5%)
Total29,604 (100.0%)14,427 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Albemarle County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Albemarle County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas4,487 (15.2%)2,619 (18.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas4,026 (13.6%)546 (3.8%)
Electricity18,162 (61.4%)10,615 (73.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene1,652 (5.6%)342 (2.4%)
Coal or Coke46 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels987 (3.3%)227 (1.6%)
No Fuel Used244 (0.8%)78 (0.5%)
Total29,604 (100.0%)14,427 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Albemarle County

Household Vehicle Usage in Albemarle County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle447 (1.5%)1,637 (11.4%)
1 Vehicle7,070 (23.9%)6,686 (46.3%)
2 Vehicles13,181 (44.5%)4,656 (32.3%)
3 or more Vehicles8,906 (30.1%)1,448 (10.0%)
Total29,604 (100.0%)14,427 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Albemarle County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Albemarle County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units11,37618,228
Median Property Value$446,700$451,500
Median Household Income$92,617$8,146
Monthly Housing Costs$645$3,716
Real Estate Taxes$3,491$173

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Albemarle County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Albemarle County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000515 (4.5%)122 (0.7%)
$50,000 to $99,999105 (0.9%)107 (0.6%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,492 (21.9%)3,836 (21.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9993,374 (29.7%)6,883 (37.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9992,238 (19.7%)4,873 (26.7%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,163 (10.2%)1,205 (6.6%)
$1,000,000 or more1,489 (13.1%)1,202 (6.6%)
Total11,376 (100.0%)18,228 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Albemarle County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Albemarle County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000322 (2.8%)364 (2.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999844 (7.4%)113 (0.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999821 (7.2%)488 (2.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999930 (8.2%)482 (2.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,766 (15.5%)1,080 (5.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,383 (12.2%)1,916 (10.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,951 (17.2%)1,966 (10.8%)
$150,000 or more3,359 (29.5%)4,037 (22.2%)
Total11,376 (100.0%)18,228 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Albemarle County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Albemarle County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x2,245 (19.7%)136,812 (750.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,454 (12.8%)3,526 (19.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,638 (14.4%)4,729 (25.9%)
4.0x or more5,980 (52.6%)3,523 (19.3%)
Total11,376 (100.0%)18,228 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Albemarle County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Albemarle County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800638 (5.6%)59 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,499857 (7.5%)818 (4.5%)
$800 to $1,4999,694 (85.2%)1,111 (6.1%)
Total11,376 (100.0%)18,228 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Albemarle County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Albemarle County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Albemarle County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years6,708 (98.6%)93 (1.4%)
6 to 18 Years18,310 (96.0%)763 (4.0%)
19 to 25 Years10,042 (92.2%)853 (7.8%)
26 to 34 Years11,123 (89.3%)1,336 (10.7%)
35 to 44 Years12,379 (92.2%)1,046 (7.8%)
45 to 54 Years11,337 (90.2%)1,234 (9.8%)
55 to 64 Years13,139 (92.8%)1,019 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years12,356 (99.6%)56 (0.4%)
75 Years and older9,274 (99.8%)23 (0.3%)
Total104,668 (94.2%)6,423 (5.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Albemarle County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Albemarle County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born6,708 (98.6%)93 (1.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen18,310 (96.0%)763 (4.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen10,042 (92.2%)853 (7.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Albemarle County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Albemarle County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0006,334 (91.3%)601 (8.7%)
$25,000 to $49,9999,511 (89.7%)1,086 (10.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99911,639 (92.8%)903 (7.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99911,131 (88.6%)1,426 (11.4%)
$100,000 and over58,952 (96.5%)2,113 (3.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Albemarle County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Albemarle County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,755 (25.8%)5,299 (77.9%)
6 to 18 Years3,340 (17.5%)15,775 (82.7%)
19 to 25 Years716 (6.6%)9,628 (88.4%)
25 to 34 Years1,119 (9.0%)10,372 (83.3%)
35 to 44 Years1,213 (9.0%)11,562 (86.1%)
45 to 54 Years861 (6.9%)10,794 (85.9%)
55 to 64 Years1,407 (9.9%)12,056 (85.2%)
65 to 74 Years11,377 (91.7%)8,780 (70.7%)
75 Years and over9,214 (99.1%)6,295 (67.7%)
Total31,002 (27.9%)90,561 (81.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Albemarle County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Albemarle County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years17 (0.6%)40 (1.4%)
5 to 17 Years388 (4.6%)192 (2.4%)
18 to 34 Years539 (4.1%)719 (5.1%)
35 to 64 Years1,554 (8.1%)1,411 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years651 (11.5%)811 (12.0%)
75 Years and over1,454 (37.8%)2,563 (47.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Albemarle County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Albemarle County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years17 (0.6%)40 (1.4%)
5 to 17 Years12 (0.1%)30 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years110 (0.8%)43 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years375 (1.9%)242 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years293 (5.2%)158 (2.3%)
75 Years and over943 (24.5%)1,151 (21.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Albemarle County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years11 (0.1%)14 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years56 (0.4%)49 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years328 (1.7%)313 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years110 (1.9%)132 (2.0%)
75 Years and over194 (5.1%)414 (7.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Albemarle County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years340 (4.1%)138 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years402 (3.1%)534 (3.8%)
35 to 64 Years429 (2.2%)537 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years51 (0.9%)180 (2.7%)
75 Years and over343 (8.9%)876 (16.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Albemarle County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3 (0.0%)32 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years15 (0.1%)49 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years768 (4.0%)667 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years290 (5.1%)545 (8.1%)
75 Years and over779 (20.3%)1,718 (31.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Albemarle County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years73 (0.9%)67 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years131 (1.0%)68 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years288 (1.5%)218 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years61 (1.1%)197 (2.9%)
75 Years and over343 (8.9%)920 (16.9%)

Technology Access in Albemarle County

Computing Device Access in Albemarle County

Computing Device Access in Albemarle County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop38,10286.5%
Smartphone38,91688.4%
Tablet29,70467.5%
No Computing Device2,1905.0%
Total44,031100.0%

Internet Access in Albemarle County

Internet Access in Albemarle County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet910.2%
Broadband Home30,37769.0%
Cellular Data Only7,53617.1%
Satellite Internet2,7226.2%
No Internet4,2889.7%
Total44,031100.0%

Albemarle County Summary

Albemarle County, Virginia is located in the central part of the state, just west of Charlottesville. It is bordered by Greene County to the north, Fluvanna County to the east, Louisa County to the south, and Nelson County to the west. The county is home to a population of approximately 97,000 people, making it the fifth most populous county in Virginia.

History

Albemarle County was established in 1744 from the western portion of Goochland County. It was named after William Anne Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle, who was a British general and colonial governor of Virginia. The county was originally divided into four districts: Charlottesville, Scottsville, Milton, and Free Union.
The county was home to several prominent figures in American history, including Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe. Jefferson and Madison both owned plantations in the county, and Monroe was born in Albemarle County.

Geography

Albemarle County is located in the Piedmont region of Virginia, and is characterized by rolling hills and valleys. The county is home to the Blue Ridge Mountains, which form its western border. The county is drained by the Rivanna River, which flows through the county from north to south.
The county has a total area of 726 square miles, of which 717 square miles is land and 9 square miles is water. The county is home to several state parks, including Shenandoah National Park, which is located in the northern part of the county.

Economy

Albemarle County has a diverse economy, with a mix of agriculture, manufacturing, and service industries. The county is home to several large employers, including the University of Virginia, the University of Virginia Medical Center, and the Albemarle County Public Schools.
Agriculture is an important part of the county’s economy, with the county’s farms producing a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, wheat, hay, and tobacco. The county is also home to several wineries and breweries, as well as a number of small businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Albemarle County had a population of 97,570. The racial makeup of the county was 79.2% White, 14.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 3.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $63,902, and the median income for a family was $77,868. The per capita income for the county was $35,945. About 8.2% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.
Albemarle County is a diverse and vibrant community, with a rich history and a strong economy. The county is home to a variety of industries, from agriculture to manufacturing, and is a great place to live and work.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Albemarle County?
Per Capita income in Albemarle County is $55,347.
What is the Median Family Income in Albemarle County?
Median Family Income in Albemarle County is $126,769.
What is the Median Household income in Albemarle County?
Median Household Income in Albemarle County is $97,708.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Albemarle County?
Income or Wage Gap in Albemarle County is 22.4%.
Women in Albemarle County earn 77.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Albemarle County?
Family Income Deficit in Albemarle County is $11,643.
Families that are below poverty line in Albemarle County earn $11,643 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Albemarle County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Albemarle County is 0.48.
What is the Total Population of Albemarle County?
Total Population of Albemarle County is 112,513.
What is the Total Male Population of Albemarle County?
Total Male Population of Albemarle County is 54,068.
What is the Total Female Population of Albemarle County?
Total Female Population of Albemarle County is 58,445.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Albemarle County?
There are 92.51 Males per 100 Females in Albemarle County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Albemarle County?
There are 108.10 Females per 100 Males in Albemarle County.
What is the Median Population Age in Albemarle County?
Median Population Age in Albemarle County is 39.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Albemarle County
Average Family Size in Albemarle County is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Albemarle County
Average Household Size in Albemarle County is 2.4 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Albemarle County?
There are 56,637 People in the Labor Forcein in Albemarle County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Albemarle County?
60.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Albemarle County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Albemarle County?
Unemployment Rate in Albemarle County is 3.1%.