Albemarle County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Name: Albemarle County, Virginia Demographics
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Albemarle County, Virginia has a population of 114,919, the 16th most populous county in Virginia. The median household income is $104,392 and the median home value is $495,400. The poverty rate is 7.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Albemarle County Quick Facts

Population 114,919

Median Household Income $104,392

Median Home Value $495,400

Poverty Rate 7.7%

Unemployment Rate 3.4%

Median Age 39.7 years

Homeownership Rate 65.9%

Affordability Ratio 4.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 61.1%

High School Graduation 94.2%

Cities/Places 15

Population 114,919 16th of 133

Median Income $104,392 12% higher than state

Poverty Rate 7.7%

Unemployment 3.4%

How Albemarle County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	113,683	114,919	+1.1%
Median household income	$102,617	$104,392	+1.7%
Median home value	$471,000	$495,400	+5.2%

Median Household Income

Albemarle

$104,392

$93,170

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Albemarle

$495,400

$383,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.3%

$25K-$50K 13.2%

$50K-$100K 25.6%

$100K+ 51.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.1%

$10K-$15K

1.9%

$15K-$20K

1.9%

$20K-$25K

2.4%

$25K-$30K

2.3%

$30K-$35K

2.8%

$35K-$40K

2.8%

$40K-$45K

2.1%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

6.2%

$60K-$75K

7.6%

$75K-$100K

11.8%

$100K-$125K

10.1%

$125K-$150K

8.2%

$150K-$200K

13.5%

$200K+

20.0%

Employment

3.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%

61.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 65.9%

Renter 34.1%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,692/mo 19.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.5%

18-34

24.1%

35-54

23.7%

55-74

23.8%

75+

8.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 61 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Albemarle County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Crozet	9,289	$129,417	7.1%	$547,200
University of Virginia	9,065	$52,546	23.8%	$442,600
Hollymead	8,482	$118,250	4.3%	$435,300
Pantops	4,665	$127,552	3.5%	$522,900
Piney Mountain	2,288	$138,636	2.7%	$296,000
Rivanna	2,211	$146,328	4.6%	$852,400
Rio	1,252	$56,250	22.2%	N/A
Earlysville	1,222	$142,060	5.6%	$478,400
Ivy	794	$189,072	3.1%	$645,600
Esmont	751	N/A	6.5%	$205,700
Scottsville	510	$40,417	21.8%	$309,600
North Garden	475	$108,258	4.1%	$553,600
Keswick	402	$250,000+	0.0%	$1,133,100
Afton	266	$93,409	18.4%	$372,700
Free Union	124	N/A	0.0%	$1,527,400

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Population Overview

Albemarle County is located in Virginia with a total population of 114,919. It is the 16th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Albemarle County is 39.7 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Albemarle County is $104,392. This is 12% higher than the state median of $93,170. It is also 29% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.7%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $495,400. Housing costs are 29% higher than the state median of $383,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x. 65.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Albemarle County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.0%. The Black or African American population (9.0%) is well below the state average of 18.3%.

Education

61.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Albemarle County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 45% higher than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.2%. Notably, 31.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Albemarle County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Virginia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Albemarle County, Virginia?

Albemarle County has a population of 114,919, making it the 16th most populous county in Virginia.

What is the median income in Albemarle County?

The median household income in Albemarle County is $104,392 with a poverty rate of 7.7%.

How many cities are in Albemarle County, Virginia?

Albemarle County contains 15 Census-designated places.