Albemarle County, VA

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2021 Population

111,438

2.41% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

39.3

0.254% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

6.88%

10.2% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$90,568

7% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$386,400

2.77% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

54,797

3.05% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Albemarle County, VA had a population of 111k people with a median age of 39.3 and a median household income of $90,568. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Albemarle County, VA grew from 108,819 to 111,438, a 2.41% increase and its median household income grew from $84,643 to $90,568, a 7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Albemarle County, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.72%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.54%), White (Hispanic) (3.55%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.96%).

None of the households in Albemarle County, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.2% of the residents in Albemarle County, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Albemarle County, VA are University of Virginia-Main Campus (8,698 degrees awarded in 2021) and Piedmont Virginia Community College (233116) (1,112 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Albemarle County, VA was $386,400, and the homeownership rate was 66%.

Most people in Albemarle County, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Albemarle County, VA was 2 cars per household.

Albemarle County, VA borders Augusta County, VA, Buckingham County, VA, Fluvanna County, VA, Greene County, VA, Louisa County, VA, Nelson County, VA, Orange County, VA, Rockingham County, VA, and Charlottesville city, VA.

United States Virginia Charlottesville, VA

Population & Diversity

Albemarle County, VA is home to a population of 111k people, from which 94.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 10.4% of Albemarle County, VA residents were born outside of the country (11.6k people).

In 2021, there were 8.76 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (85.1k people) in Albemarle County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.71k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.17k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.2%

2021 Citizenship

94.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.2% of Albemarle County, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Albemarle County, VA was 94.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Albemarle County, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Albemarle County, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
85.1k ± 120
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
9.71k ± 351
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.17k ± 261

5.87%

Hispanic Population

6.54k people

5.87% of the people in Albemarle County, VA are hispanic (6.54k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Albemarle County, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
109,039 ± 8,055 people
India
96,011 ± 7,565 people
Mexico
59,097 ± 5,948 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 109,039 Virginia residents, followed by India with 96,011 and Mexico with 59,097.

Foreign-Born Population

10.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

11.6k people

10.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

11.2k people

As of 2021, 10.4% of Albemarle County, VA residents (11.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Albemarle County, VA was 10.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Albemarle County, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,249 ± 289
Gulf War (2001-)
1,543 ± 292
Gulf War (1990s)
560 ± 160

Albemarle County, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.46 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Albemarle County, VA employs 54.8k people. The largest industries in Albemarle County, VA are Educational Services (11,130 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,049 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (6,226 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($110,682), Finance & Insurance ($95,745), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($79,600).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,894. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

54.8k

2021 Value

± 1,834

3.05%

1 Year growth

± 4.52%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Albemarle County, VA grew at a rate of 3.05%, from 53.2k employees to 54.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Albemarle County, VA, are Management Occupations (8,006 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (6,064 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,035 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Albemarle County, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

54.8k

2021 Value

± 1,834

3.05%

1 Year growth

± 4.52%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Albemarle County, VA grew at a rate of 3.05%, from 53.2k employees to 54.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Albemarle County, VA, are Educational Services (11,130 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,049 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (6,226 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Albemarle County, VA, though some of these residents may live in Albemarle County, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,947

Median earning men ± $3,165

$44,094

Median earning women ± $1,431

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($115,833), Information ($106,196), and Public Administration ($86,488).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($61,983), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,649), and Information ($54,815).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,445
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
764
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
726
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.32M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$856k
Manufacturing
$736k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $37.7B, followed by Electronics ($29B) and Machinery ($23.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$313B

2020 Value in Virginia

$612B

Projected 2050 Value in Virginia

95.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Virginia trade was $313B. This is expected to increase 95.3% to $612B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Virginia to other states, or from other states to Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $26B, followed by Maryland with $18.5B and Pennsylvania and $12.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Albemarle County, VA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.57%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (65.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (32.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.57%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Albemarle County, VA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Albemarle County, VA awarded 9,810 degrees. The student population of Albemarle County, VA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 13,723 male students and 17,279 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Albemarle County, VA are White (5,795 and 64.6%), followed by Asian (1,191 and 13.3%), Hispanic or Latino (612 and 6.83%), and Black or African American (582 and 6.49%).

The largest universities in Albemarle County, VA by number of degrees awarded are University of Virginia-Main Campus (8,698 and 88.7%) and Piedmont Virginia Community College (233116) (1,112 and 11.3%).

The most popular majors in Albemarle County, VA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,289 and 13.1%), General Business Administration & Management (529 and 5.39%), and General Economics (528 and 5.38%).

The median tuition cost in Albemarle County, VA for a public four year colleges is $16,547 for in-state students and $50,518 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Albemarle County, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 20.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 39.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 31,002 (44.3% men and 55.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 31,002 students enrolled in Albemarle County, VA, 44.3% men and 55.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 17,567 records, of which 56.5% were women and 43.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Economics
509 degree-majors awarded
Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods
349 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,289 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Albemarle County, VA was General Economics with 509 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Albemarle County, VA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Virginia-Main Campus
8,698 degrees awarded
Piedmont Virginia Community College (233116)
1,112 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Virginia-Main Campus with 8,698 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 4,411 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Albemarle County, VA, which is 0.817 times less than the 5,399 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,795 degrees mean that there were 4.87 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 1,191 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($16,547) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,238) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.836% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.859% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.68M), Bachelors Degree (1.44M), and Some college (1.41M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Albemarle County, VA was $386,400 in 2021, which is 1.58 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $376,000 to $386,400, a 2.77% increase. The homeownership rate in Albemarle County, VA is 66%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Albemarle County, VA have an average commute time of 21.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Albemarle County, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Albemarle County, VA is $90,568. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Albemarle County, VA was Census Tract 110 with a value of $164,272, followed by Census Tract 112.02 and Census Tract 102.02, with respective values of $139,543 and $131,683.

In 2022, 13.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Albemarle County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.686%.

Housing

Property

$386,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$10,153

$28,425

Median Property Taxes

±$1,107

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Albemarle County, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Albemarle County, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66%

Homeownership

2021

68%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66% of the housing units in Albemarle County, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Albemarle County, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 110
Census Tract 112.02
Census Tract 102.02

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Albemarle County, VA was Census Tract 110 with a value of $164,272, followed by Census Tract 112.02 and Census Tract 102.02, with respective values of $139,543 and $131,683.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Albemarle County, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$90,568

Median Household Income

± $3,359

43.1k

Number of Households

± 1,556

In 2021, the median household income of the 43.1k households in Albemarle County, VA grew to $90,568 from the previous year's value of $84,643.

The following chart displays the households in Albemarle County, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Albemarle County, VA is from Virginia.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.381% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (69.9%)
Worked At Home (15.5%)
Carpooled (8.68%)

In 2021, 69.9% of workers in Albemarle County, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.5%) and those who carpooled to work (8.68%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Albemarle County, VA have a shorter commute time (21.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.68% of the workforce in Albemarle County, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Albemarle County, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Albemarle County, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Albemarle County, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 13.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Albemarle County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.686%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

6.88% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Albemarle County, VA (7.12k out of 103k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Albemarle County, VA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 7% of the children was living in poverty in Albemarle County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 100 in Albemarle County, VA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 23.6 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.3% of the population of Albemarle County, VA has health coverage, with 56.4% on employee plans, 6.22% on Medicaid, 14.7% on Medicare, 14.8% on non-group plans, and 2.12% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Albemarle County, VA see 696 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.42% decrease from the previous year (706 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 979 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 601 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

696 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Albemarle County, VA

Primary care physicians in Albemarle County, VA see an average of 696 patients per year. This represents a 1.42% decrease from the previous year (706 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Albemarle County, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 21.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.72%

Uninsured

56.4%

Employer Coverage

6.22%

Medicaid

14.7%

Medicare

14.8%

Non-Group

2.12%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Albemarle County, VA declined by 11.2% from 6.45% to 5.72%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Albemarle County, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 33.5 in Albemarle County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Albemarle County, VA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 27.7% in Albemarle County, VA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Albemarle County, VA.

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