Population 114,919 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Albemarle County
Household size in Albemarle County
| Period | Albemarle County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Albemarle County are small: just 2.40 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.47, mirroring the country.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Albemarle County
| Period | Albemarle County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.8 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.5 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Albemarle County skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.2, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 39.0 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Albemarle County
| Period | Albemarle County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Albemarle County than nationally: 9.7%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Albemarle County
Renters in Albemarle County
| Period | Albemarle County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.6% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.7% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.1% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in Albemarle County rent their homes (34.1%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 39.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southeast. The renter share is down 0.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Albemarle County
| Period | Albemarle County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Albemarle County: 7.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across Virginia. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.2 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Albemarle County
| Period | Albemarle County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Albemarle County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Albemarle County
| Period | Albemarle County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,075 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,160 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,327 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,734 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$659 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in Albemarle County pays $1,734 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $659 a month from 2006–10, a 61% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 28.7% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Albemarle County
Bachelor's degrees in Albemarle County
| Period | Albemarle County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.1% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 54.2% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.9% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 61.3% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Albemarle County is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (61.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Few Virginia counties have a higher share of college graduates: only seven of 133.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Albemarle County
| Period | Albemarle County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.2% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.4% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.0% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Albemarle County is above the national rate: 94.0% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Albemarle County has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Virginia counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Albemarle County
| Period | Albemarle County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Albemarle County has been low: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Albemarle County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle County | 2.40 | 42.2 | 9.7% | 34.1% | 7.7% | 1991 | $1,734 | 61.3% | 94.0% | 3.3% |
| Charlottesville City | 2.17 | 34.7 | 9.4% | 55.8% | 9.4% | 1971 | $1,595 | 62.5% | 93.4% | 4.0% |
| Waynesboro City | 2.32 | 38.8 | 13.0% | 40.1% | 8.3% | 1973 | $1,105 | 26.4% | 89.5% | 4.9% |
| Augusta County | 2.46 | 44.5 | 9.0% | 19.8% | 7.2% | 1987 | $1,131 | 25.1% | 91.8% | 2.4% |
| Louisa County | 2.60 | 44.9 | 10.1% | 17.8% | 14.8% | 1995 | $1,329 | 29.6% | 90.0% | 5.7% |
| Staunton City | 2.17 | 41.6 | 12.0% | 39.1% | 10.0% | 1963 | $1,005 | 37.7% | 94.1% | 5.1% |
| Caroline County | 2.66 | 39.7 | 14.9% | 17.7% | 6.9% | 1991 | $1,417 | 21.6% | 89.2% | 4.8% |
| Bath County | 2.16 | 52.2 | 9.7% | 28.7% | 43.0% | 1974 | $653 | 16.4% | 84.6% | 1.2% |
| Essex County | 2.35 | 47.9 | 7.8% | 28.3% | 21.8% | 1980 | $1,056 | 16.8% | 84.3% | 3.5% |
| Westmoreland County | 2.35 | 48.9 | 15.8% | 19.9% | 25.0% | 1985 | $1,163 | 22.8% | 87.7% | 5.9% |
| Richmond County | 2.38 | 44.1 | 9.2% | 25.3% | 16.4% | 1979 | $1,038 | 16.4% | 81.6% | 2.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Albemarle County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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