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Albemarle County, Virginia
Albemarle County, Virginia. Albemarle County had 118,356 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.3% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). It holds 15 places (1 city, village or borough and 14 census-designated) and 29 census tracts. GEOID 51003.
Albemarle County is one of the 5 counties of the Charlottesville, VA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
118,356
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 112,395 · ACS 2020-2024: 114,919
Median household income
$104,392
±$3,216 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$495,400
±$13,418 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,692
±$33 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
How many people live in Albemarle County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 112,395 residents in Albemarle County. The Census Bureau estimates 118,356 for July 1, 2025, up 5.3% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 114,919 over 720 square miles of land.
| Measure | Albemarle County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 114,919 | 8,705,170 | +7,514 |
| Households | 45,912±518 | 3,365,732 | +4,416 |
| Average household size | 2.33±0.03 | 2.52 | −0.09 |
| Housing units | 49,159±103 | 3,684,756 | +3,639 |
Albemarle County's population since 2000
From 79,236 in 2000 to 118,356 in 2025: up 49.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Albemarle County?
Albemarle County holds 15 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 14 census-designated places. The largest is Crozet with 9,289 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Crozet | 9,224 | $129,417 |
|---|---|---|
| Hollymead | 8,601 | $118,250 |
| University of Virginia | 7,909 | $52,546 |
| Pantops | 4,682 | $127,552 |
| Rivanna | 2,174 | $146,328 |
| Rio | 2,076 | $56,250 |
| Piney Mountain | 1,880 | $138,636 |
| EarlysvilleGEOID 5124272 | 1,153 | $142,060 |
| IvyGEOID 5140248 | 917 | $189,072 |
| EsmontGEOID 5125968 | 491 | not published |
| Scottsville | 524 | $40,417 |
| North GardenGEOID 5157368 | 461 | $108,258 |
| KeswickGEOID 5142216 | 321 | $250,000 or more |
| Free UnionGEOID 5129840 | 187 | not published |
| AftonGEOID 5100484 | 313 | $93,409 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Albemarle County?
The median resident of Albemarle County is 39.7 years old; 19.5% are under 18 and 20.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 73.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 9.0%. 10.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Albemarle County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.7±0.4 | 39.0 | +0.6 |
| Under 18 years | 19.5% | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.4%±0.1 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.5% | 11.0% | +1.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 73.4%±0.4 pts | 58.4% | −3.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.0%±0.3 pts | 18.3% | −0.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.8%±0.3 pts | 6.9% | +0.6 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8%±0.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.5%±0.6 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.4%±1.0 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.3%±0.6 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 10.2%±0.6 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.9%±0.7 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.2%±0.7 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 61.1%±1.4 pts | 42.2% | +6.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 31.3%±1.4 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.5%±0.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Albemarle County earn?
Half of Albemarle County's 45,912 households earn less than $104,392 a year (±$3,216), against $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 the median was $98,308 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,084 after inflation. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Albemarle County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $104,392±$3,216 | $93,170 | +$6,084 |
| Mean household income | $146,820±$6,188 | $128,260 | – |
| Per capita income | $59,653±$2,247 | $50,666 | +$4,519 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.7%±0.9 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.5%±2.4 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.6%±0.8 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.9%±1.0 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Albemarle County?
Owners occupy 65.9% of Albemarle County's occupied homes and renters 34.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $495,400 by its owner (±$13,418). The median renter pays $1,692 a month including utilities, and 40.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Albemarle County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $495,400±$13,418 | $383,700 | +$57,150 |
| Median gross rent | $1,692±$33 | $1,579 | +$125 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.5%±3.9 pts | 39.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,309±$64 | $2,127 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.9%±1.5 pts | 67.3% | +2.6 pts |
| Housing units | 49,159±103 | 3,684,756 | +3,639 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.7%±1.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.1%±1.4 pts | 61.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.0%±0.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.0%±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.9%±0.8 pts | 7.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Albemarle County building?
Builders took permits for 729 new housing units across Albemarle County in 2025 (548 single-family), 6.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Albemarle County get to work?
64.8% of Albemarle County's workers drive alone and 21.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.4%.
| Measure | Albemarle County | Virginia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.4%±1.0 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4%±0.7 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 64.8%±1.6 pts | 67.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.9%±1.0 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.8%±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.7%±1.6 pts | 18.3% | +13.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.2 min±0.7 | 27.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Albemarle County's census tracts?
Albemarle County is divided into 29 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $44,556 (Tract 109.01) to $188,082 (Tract 110).
All 29 census tracts of Albemarle County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Albemarle County compare with Virginia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 16th of 133 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 33rd of 133 |
| Residents per square mile | 56th of 133 |
| Median household income | 21st of 133 |
| Median home value | 12th of 133 |
| Median gross rent | 16th of 133 |
| Poverty rate | 102nd of 133 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8th of 133 |
| Median age | 89th of 133 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Albemarle County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.