Albemarle County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Albemarle County is located in Virginia with a total population of 113,683. It is the 16th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Albemarle County is 39.8 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Albemarle County is $102,617. This is 13% higher than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.8%. This is 32% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $471,000. Housing costs are 31% higher than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.6x. 66.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Albemarle County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 8.8%. The Black or African American population (8.8%) is well below the state average of 18.4%.

Education

60.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Albemarle County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 46% higher than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.5%. Notably, 30.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.