Albemarle County, Virginia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 16th-largest in Virginia

The population of Albemarle County, Virginia is 113,683 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 16th-largest county in Virginia. The median household income is $102,617, the median home value is $471,000, and the median age is 39.8.

The population of Albemarle County has grown 18.3% since 2010 (99,196 → 117,313), a +1.21% annualized rate.

Albemarle County within Virginia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

113,683

Population

+1.21%

Annual growth

158

People / sq mi

$102,617

Median Income

$471,000

Median Home Value

Albemarle County covers 720 sq mi of land at 157.8 people per square mile.

About Albemarle County, VA

Albemarle County is a county in Virginia with a population of 113,683. It ranks #16 among counties in Virginia by population. The median age is 39.8, in line with the national median. The population is 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

The median household income in Albemarle County is $102,617, above the US median of $74,580. 3.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $471,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,623. The homeownership rate of 66.0% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Albemarle County reflects 60.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 20.2% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.2 minutes each way.

Albemarle County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Albemarle County had a population of 99,196 in 2010 and 117,313 in 2024, a 18.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 117,313 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.21%.

117,313

Population (2024)

99,196

Population (2010)

117,313

Peak (2024)

1.21%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	99,196	-	-	estimate
2011	100,231	+1,035	+1.04%	estimate
2012	101,504	+1,273	+1.27%	estimate
2013	102,329	+825	+0.81%	estimate
2014	103,811	+1,482	+1.45%	estimate
2015	105,221	+1,410	+1.36%	estimate
2016	106,662	+1,441	+1.37%	estimate
2017	108,107	+1,445	+1.35%	estimate
2018	108,832	+725	+0.67%	estimate
2019	109,843	+1,011	+0.93%	estimate
2020	112,560	+2,717	+2.47%	estimate
2021	113,939	+1,379	+1.23%	estimate
2022	114,925	+986	+0.87%	estimate
2023	115,857	+932	+0.81%	estimate
2024	117,313	+1,456	+1.26%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	76.6%
Black or African American	8.8%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.6%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

39.8

Median Age

51.9%

Female

48.1%

Male

19.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.0%

5–9

5.4%

10–14

5.8%

15–19

9.0%

20–24

6.2%

25–34

12.5%

35–44

12.3%

45–54

11.3%

55–59

6.3%

60–64

6.2%

65–74

11.4%

75–84

5.9%

85+

2.6%

Children (under 15): 16.2% · Seniors (65+): 19.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$102,617+$11,643 vs state
Mean household income	$141,600
Per-capita income	$57,490
Poverty rate	3.7%-3.1% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.1%
Employment-to-population	59.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

35.5%

Finance & real estate

16.9%

Education & health care

6.8%

Information

6.4%

Construction

5.2%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.2%

Public administration

4.4%

Manufacturing

4.0%

The largest employment sector in Albemarle County is professional & business services, accounting for 35.5% of workers.

How residents commute

1.5%

Drive alone

2.6%

Carpool

66.2%

Public transit

20.2%

Work from home

22.2 min

Avg commute

Housing

$471,000+$110,300 vs state

Median home value

$1,623

Median rent

66.0%

Homeownership rate

48,360

Total housing units

93.2%

Occupied

6.8%

Vacant

34.0%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.6%

With health insurance

95.6%

With broadband internet

43.4%

Foreign-born

6.8%

Veterans (18+)

9.8%

With a disability

86.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

94.4%

High School+

60.6%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Albemarle County, Virginia has a population of 113,683 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 16th-largest county in Virginia. Population density is 158 people per square mile.

The population of Albemarle County has grown 18.3% since 2010 (99,196 → 117,313), a +1.21% annualized rate.

The median household income in Albemarle County, Virginia is $102,617, with mean (average) household income of $141,600 and per-capita income of $57,490. 3.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Albemarle County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (76.6%), Black or African American (8.8%), Hispanic or Latino (0.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Albemarle County, Virginia is 39.8 years. Residents are 51.9% female and 48.1% male.

The median home value in Albemarle County is $471,000 and median monthly rent is $1,623. 66.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 48,360 total housing units, 6.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Albemarle County, Virginia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 35.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

Virginia Beach is among the largest cities associated with Albemarle County, Virginia, with a population of 457,066.