Albemarle County, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Albemarle County, VA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above averageHealthier than 95% of counties in Virginia
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B
Income Around averageWealthier than 84% of counties in Virginia
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A+
Education Top gradeBetter educated than 95% of counties in Virginia
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Albemarle County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 114,898 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 158.2 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.18% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.5 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 45,895 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Albemarle County grew by 23.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 114,898 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Albemarle County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 23.5% of residents. That is 2.2 points above Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 27,058 23.5% +2.2 pts
- Millennials 29–44 23,381 20.3% -2.1 pts
- Gen X 45–60 21,810 19.0% -1.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 20,493 17.8% +1.3 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Virginia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.1% of the people living in Albemarle County and men 47.9%.
- Women 52.1% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 47.9% Virginia 49.4%
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Economy
Albemarle County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Albemarle County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $104,612 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.19% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Albemarle County is about 12% higher than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Albemarle County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $379,048 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,691 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.9% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Albemarle County is about 18.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,691 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Albemarle County spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 171 hours, about 7.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Albemarle County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.6 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.1 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 171 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,312 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 21.7% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,291 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 962 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Virginia:
Lexington city (10.6 min), Covington city (12.2 min), Norton city (13.1 min).
Slowest:
Amelia County (43.7 min), Craig County (41.3 min), Buckingham County (41.3 min).
The average commute time in Albemarle County is 21 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Virginia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Albemarle County has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Albemarle County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.3% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | 2.52 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.6), Arlington County (0.6), Alexandria city (0.5).
Lowest:
Greensville County (0.2), Lunenburg County (0.2), Buchanan County (0.2).
Health
Albemarle County has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Albemarle County | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.0 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.8% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.8), Arlington County (0.8), Fairfax County (0.8).
Lowest:
Emporia city (0.7), Petersburg city (0.8), Galax city (0.8).
Albemarle County, VA Compared With Nearby Counties
How Albemarle County, VA compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle County, VA | 114,898 | $104,612 #1/3 | $379,048 #2/3 | 20.6 min #1/3 |
| Greene County, VA | 21,143 | $90,893 | $265,113 | 30.0 min |
| Fluvanna County, VA | 28,092 | $97,117 | $411,111 | 31.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Albemarle County, Virginia.
How many people live in Albemarle County, Virginia?
About 114,898 people live in Albemarle County, Virginia, in 45,895 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 38.5, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Albemarle County, Virginia urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Albemarle County, Virginia has 158 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is about 1.8 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Albemarle County, Virginia?
The median home costs 3.6 times the median household income ($379,048 against $104,612), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,691 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Albemarle County, Virginia?
Unemployment in Albemarle County, Virginia is only 3.4%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Albemarle County, Virginia have a college degree?
53.3% of adults in Albemarle County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 5 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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