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Albemarle, NC

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Albemarle, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

16,762population

39.5median age

This community is a community of 16,762 with a median age of 39.5. The population is predominantly White (62.1%) with a significant Black community (25.2%). Median household income is $46,881. 88.1% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 20.4% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 56.3%, with a median home value of $204,800.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

62.1%10,404

Black

25.2%4,232

Hispanic/Latino

6.2%1,044

Asian

3.5%588

Two or More

1.9%324

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.9%151

Other

0.1%19

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.6%654

High School Diploma

26.3%3,075

Some College (<1 yr)

8%936

Some College (1+ yr)

14.8%1,727

Associate's Degree

13%1,524

Bachelor's Degree

15.4%1,801

Master's Degree

4.2%487

Professional Degree

0.7%82

Doctorate

0.1%15

HS or Higher

88.1%

BA or Higher

20.4%

Graduate+

Housingi

$204,800median home value

$880median rent

56.3%homeownership

7,920total units

14.5%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 56.3%

Renter 43.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.8%105

$50K–$100K

13.1%498

$100K–$150K

15.9%607

$150K–$200K

16.9%642

$200K–$300K

26.6%1,012

$300K–$500K

22.5%856

$500K–$1M

2.3%89

Rent Distribution

Under $500

407

$500–$750

607

$750–$1,000

635

$1,000–$1,250

416

$1,250–$1,500

405

$1,500–$2,000

143

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%110

2010–2019

5.2%414

2000–2009

6.9%545

1990–1999

7.3%581

1980–1989

12.7%1,008

1970–1979

12.3%972

1960–1969

11.4%901

1950–1959

14.3%1,130

1940–1949

7.6%600

1939 or earlier

20.9%1,659

Heating Fuel

Electricity

65.8%4,451

Utility Gas

23.9%1,618

Fuel Oil

5.7%386

Bottled/LP Gas

3.5%234

No Fuel

0.7%45

Wood

0.5%35

Household Economyi

$46,881median household income

$28,131per capita income

24%poverty rate

5.6%unemployment

7,587labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

11.3%765

$10K–$15K

6.8%462

$15K–$20K

2.8%188

$20K–$25K

6.7%451

$25K–$30K

6.4%430

$30K–$35K

7.3%494

$35K–$40K

3.9%261

$40K–$45K

3.8%256

$45K–$50K

2.7%183

$50K–$60K

7.9%538

$60K–$75K

6%403

$75K–$100K

12.5%849

$100K–$125K

5.2%354

$125K–$150K

7.8%530

$150K–$200K

5.6%376

$200K+

3.4%229

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

606

Residentsi

674

Avg. Tenant Renti

$358/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

22 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing200 homes66% occupied$345/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers282 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 820 homes85% occupied$301/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC82 homes98% occupied$396/mo rent

811/PRAC22 homes85% occupied$381/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $46,881/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

77.1%

Very low income$14K–$23K/yr

19.3%

Low income$23K–$38K/yr

2.4%

Moderate / aboveOver $38K/yr

1.2%

Who Receives This Housing

70% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

60% of subsidized households are minority

28.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

53.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

8455%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

345

India

Philippines

Canada

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,912

Avg. Commutei

24.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,163

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

964(7.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.7%Insured

10.3%Uninsured