State
Land Area
17.4 sq mi
Density
941.8/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.95%
Growth Since 2010
3.21%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
63,323
Albemarle is a city located in North Carolina. With a 2020 population of 16,414, it is the 62nd largest city in North Carolina and the 2171st largest city in the United States. Albemarle is currently growing at a rate of 0.95% annually and its population has increased by 3.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,903 in 2010. Spanning over 18 miles, Albemarle has a population density of 942 people per square mile.
The average household income in Albemarle is $52,499 with a poverty rate of 24.81%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $686 per month, and the median house value is $116,900. The median age in Albemarle is 39.3 years, 37.3 years for males, and 39.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 87.2 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Albemarle was:
| Year | Total Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 63,323 | 624 | 0.99% |
| 2019 | 62,699 | 624 | 1.00% |
| 2018 | 62,075 | 624 | 1.01% |
| 2017 | 61,451 | 659 | 1.07% |
| 2016 | 60,792 | 157 | 0.26% |
| 2015 | 60,635 | 16 | 0.03% |
| 2014 | 60,619 | -12 | -0.02% |
| 2013 | 60,631 | 175 | 0.29% |
| 2012 | 60,456 | -64 | -0.11% |
| 2011 | 60,520 | -56 | -0.09% |
| 2010 | 60,576 | 0.00% |
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,788 | 67.90% |
| Black or African American | 3,931 | 24.74% |
| Two or More Races | 477 | 3.00% |
| Some Other Race | 327 | 2.06% |
| Asian | 253 | 1.59% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 104 | 0.65% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.06% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,262 | 2.43 | 56.3 |
| Married | 2,687 | 3.11 | 77.5 |
| Non Family | 2,164 | 1.11 | 52.1 |
| Female | 1,125 | 3.08 | 19.1 |
| Male | 286 | 3.41 | 35 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 542 | 5.11% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,250 | 11.77% |
| High School Graduate | 3,335 | 31.41% |
| Some College | 2,502 | 23.57% |
| Associates Degree | 1,241 | 11.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,196 | 11.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 551 | 5.19% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,552 | 6,534 | 1,472 |
| Black | 2,320 | 1,798 | 152 |
| Hispanic | 401 | 269 | 28 |
| Asian | 166 | 144 | 68 |
| Other Race | 158 | 31 | |
| Multiple Races | 115 | 67 | 27 |
| Native American | 81 | 31 | |
| Islander | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40.96%.
$30,509
Average Earnings
$36,944
Average Male
$25,227
Average Female
93.47% of Albemarle residents speak only English, while 6.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.01% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,870 | 1,832 | 18.56% |
| Black | 3,846 | 1,688 | 43.89% |
| Hispanic | 872 | 169 | 19.38% |
| Other | 326 | 111 | 34.05% |
| Multiple | 467 | 100 | 21.41% |
| Native | 104 | 39 | 37.50% |
| Asian | 253 | 22 | 8.70% |
24.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.76%
Male Poverty Rate
28.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Albemarle is Black, with 43.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Albemarle is Asian, with 8.70% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.80%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.20%.
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.2%
Male Marriage Rate
41.2%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 817 | 9.36% |
| Black | 198 | 7.38% |
| Indian | 17 | 20.99% |
| 2 or More | 9 | 4.05% |
| Asian | 6 | 3.33% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 1.11% |
4.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
59.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.2%
Employment Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
96.44%
Native Born
3.56%
Foreign Born
2.56%
Non Citizen
96.44% of Albemarle residents were born in the United States, with 76.23% having been born in North Carolina. 2.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 16,414 | 154 | 0.95% |
| 2019 | 16,260 | 154 | 0.96% |
| 2018 | 16,106 | 147 | 0.92% |
| 2017 | 15,959 | 154 | 0.97% |
| 2016 | 15,805 | -12 | -0.08% |
| 2015 | 15,817 | 9 | 0.06% |
| 2014 | 15,808 | -30 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 15,838 | 31 | 0.20% |
| 2012 | 15,807 | -59 | -0.37% |
| 2011 | 15,866 | -17 | -0.11% |
| 2010 | 15,883 | 203 | 0.13% |
| 2000 | 15,680 | 741 | 0.49% |
| 1990 | 14,939 | -171 | -0.11% |
| 1980 | 15,110 | 3,984 | 3.11% |
| 1970 | 11,126 | -1,135 | -0.97% |
| 1960 | 12,261 | 463 | 0.39% |
| 1950 | 11,798 | 7,738 | 11.26% |
| 1940 | 4,060 | 567 | 1.52% |
| 1930 | 3,493 | 802 | 2.64% |
| 1920 | 2,691 | 0.00% |