Albemarle County, VA

County

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2023 Population
113,683
1.04% 1-year growth
2023 Median Age
39.8
0.252% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$102,617
5.02% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
56,119
2.83% 1-year growth

About

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Albemarle County, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (74%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.79%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.52%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.83%), and White (Hispanic) (2.55%).

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.

94.3% of the residents in Albemarle County, VA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Albemarle County, VA are University of Virginia-Main Campus (10,004 degrees awarded in 2023) and Piedmont Virginia Community College (791 degrees).

United StatesVirginiaCharlottesville, VA

Population & Diversity

Albemarle County, VA is home to a population of 114k people, from which 94.3% are citizens. As of N/A, NaNk% of Albemarle County, VA residents were born outside of the country (N/A people).

In 2023, there were 8.42 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (84.1k people) in Albemarle County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.99k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.28k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.3%
2023 Citizenship
94.4%
2022 Citizenship

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Albemarle County, VA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    84.1k ± 357
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    9.99k ± 407
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    6.28k ± 335
7.34%
Hispanic Population
8.35k people

In 2023, there were 8.42 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (84.1k people) in Albemarle County, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.99k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.28k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

7.34% of the people in Albemarle County, VA are hispanic (8.35k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. El Salvador
    107,827 ± 8,012 people
  2. India
    97,961 ± 7,641 people
  3. Mexico
    63,695 ± 6,173 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 107,827 Virginia residents, followed by India with 97,961 and Mexico with 63,695.

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Economy

The economy of Albemarle County, VA employs 56.1k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Albemarle County, VA were Educational Services (11,095 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,802 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (6,804 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($112,143), Utilities ($96,563), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($90,061).

Employment

Occupations

56.1k
2023 Value
± 1,830
2.83%
1 Year growth
± 4.49%

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Albemarle County, VA, are Management Occupations (8,582 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (5,897 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,589 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Albemarle County, VA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

56.1k
2023 Value
± 1,830
2.83%
1 Year growth
± 4.49%

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Albemarle County, VA, are Educational Services (11,095 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,802 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (6,804 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$65,865
Median earning men ± $2,554
$49,379
Median earning women ± $1,827

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($128,947), Information ($108,589), and Public Administration ($93,182).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,601), Public Administration ($70,870), and Construction ($58,424).

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 264
    Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  2. 174
    Construction
  3. 157
    Other Services (except Public Administration)

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

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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

2024 Election Results
  1. N/AKamala Harris (51.8%)
    Democratic Party
  2. N/ADonald J. Trump (46.1%)
    Republican Party
  3. N/AOther (0.905%)
    Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

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Senator Elections

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  1. N/AN/A
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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

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

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Education

In 2023, universities in Albemarle County, VA awarded 10,795 degrees. The student population of Albemarle County, VA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 13,915 male students and 17,183 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Albemarle County, VA are White (5,716 and 58.3%), followed by Asian (1,287 and 13.1%), Unknown (1,072 and 10.9%), and Black or African American (632 and 6.44%).

The largest universities in Albemarle County, VA by number of degrees awarded are University of Virginia-Main Campus (10,004 and 92.7%) and Piedmont Virginia Community College (791 and 7.33%).

The most popular majors in Albemarle County, VA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,098 and 10.2%), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (957 and 8.87%), and Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods (554 and 5.13%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2023 in Albemarle County, VA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 16.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 41.6%. The number of students enrolled in N/A was N/A (N/A% men and N/A% women).

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
    492 degrees awarded
  2. Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods
    406 degrees awarded
  3. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    1,098 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Albemarle County, VA was Econometrics & Quantitative Economics with 492 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. University of Virginia-Main Campus
    10,004 degrees awarded
  2. Piedmont Virginia Community College
    791 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Virginia-Main Campus with 10,004 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 5,163 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Albemarle County, VA, which is 0.917 times less than the 5,632 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,716 degrees mean that there were 4.44 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 1,287 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($18,823) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,500) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

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

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2023, NaNk% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while NaNk% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Housing & Living

Median household income in Albemarle County, VA is $102,617. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Albemarle County, VA was Census Tract 110, Albemarle County, VA with a value of $183,186, followed by Census Tract 102.02, Albemarle County, VA and Census Tract 112.02, Albemarle County, VA, with respective values of $182,241 and $149,107.

Housing

Rent vs Own

N/A%
Homeownership
N/A
68.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

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

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Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (N/A)
  1. Census Tract 110, Albemarle County, VA
  2. Census Tract 102.02, Albemarle County, VA
  3. Census Tract 112.02, Albemarle County, VA

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (N/A) in Albemarle County, VA was Census Tract 110, Albemarle County, VA with a value of $183,186, followed by Census Tract 102.02, Albemarle County, VA and Census Tract 112.02, Albemarle County, VA, with respective values of $182,241 and $149,107.

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

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$102,617
Median Household Income
± $3,655
N/A
Number of Households
± N/A

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Albemarle County, VA is from Virginia.
0.472
2023 Wage GINI in Virginia
0.475
2022 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2023, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.599% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

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Commute Time

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Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Albemarle County, VA have a similar commute time (N/A minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, N/A% of the workforce in Albemarle County, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

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Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

N/A% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Albemarle County, VA (N/A out of N/A people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 18 - 24.

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.

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Children in Poverty

In 2024, 8.5% of the children was living in poverty in Albemarle County, VA. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 2.5%.

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Health

94.6% of the population of Albemarle County, VA has health coverage, with 55.2% on employee plans, 7.63% on Medicaid, 15.4% on Medicare, 14.3% on non-group plans, and 2.03% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Albemarle County, VA see 719 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.91% decrease from the previous year (733 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 962 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 473 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

719 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Albemarle County, VA

Primary care physicians in Albemarle County, VA see an average of 719 patients per year. This represents a 1.91% decrease from the previous year (733 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

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By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

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Uninsured People

5.45%
Uninsured
55.2%
Employer Coverage
7.63%
Medicaid
15.4%
Medicare
14.3%
Non-Group
2.03%
Military or VA

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Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 42.9 in Albemarle County, VA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, 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 28.6% in Albemarle County, VA.

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