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Albemarle

County:
Stanly County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
18.199

Albemarle is a city located in Stanly County, North Carolina. Albemarle has a 2026 population of 17,816. It is also the county seat of Stanly County. Albemarle is currently growing at a rate of 1.34% annually and its population has increased by 8.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,399 in 2020.

The median household income in Albemarle is $46,881 with a poverty rate of 24.89%. The median age in Albemarle is 39.5 years: 35.6 years for males, and 42.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.8 males.

17.8K
Total Population
979
Density (mi²)
236 1.34%
Growth

Albemarle Population

Albemarle Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202617,8162361.34%
202517,5802361.36%
202417,3443712.19%
202316,9732911.74%
202216,6822371.44%
202116,445100.06%
202016,3992051.27%
201916,1941140.71%
201816,0801390.87%
201715,9411420.9%
201615,799-17-0.11%
201515,81670.04%
201415,809-34-0.21%
201315,843320.2%
201215,811-58-0.37%
201115,869-15-0.09%
201015,884-19-0.12%
200015,6807414.96%
199014,939-171-1.13%
198015,1103,98435.81%
197011,126-1,135-9.26%
196012,2614633.92%
195011,7987,738190.59%
19404,06056716.23%
19303,49380229.8%
19202,69100%

Median Age

Overall: 39.5 years
Female: 42.1 years
Male: 35.6 years

Albemarle Adults

There are 13,096 adults, (3,415 of whom are seniors) in Albemarle.

Sex Ratio

Female: 8,787 (52.4%)
Male: 7,975 (47.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Albemarle includes 62.62% White, 25.25% Black or African American, 3.54% other race, 3.51% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White10,49762.62%
Black or African American4,23325.25%
Two or more races6623.95%
Other race5933.54%
Asian5883.51%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1510.9%
Native American380.23%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race5743.42%
Two or more races3382.02%
White930.55%
Native American380.23%
Black or African American10.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White10,40462.07%
Black or African American4,23225.25%
Asian5883.51%
Two or more races3241.93%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1510.9%
Other race190.11%

Albemarle Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Albemarle 's average per capita income is $39,474. Household income levels show a median of $46,881. The poverty rate stands at 24.89%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$96,290-
Families$69,893$81,235
Households$46,881$65,491
Non Families$26,262$37,051

$39,474

Average Income

$46,881

Median Household Income

24.89%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)