Census ACS · #534 μSA
Albemarle Metro Area
The Albemarle, Nc Micropolitan Statistical Area has 63,557 residents. The median household income is $61,631 and the median home value is $214,300.
63,557
Population
161
People / sq mi
$61,631
Median Income
$214,300
Median Home Value
The Albemarle CBSA covers 395 sq mi of land at 160.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
Economy & Income
$61,631
Median Household Income
$31,623
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$214,300
Median Home Value
$830
Median Rent
73.6%
Homeownership
Education
87.1%
High School+
19.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
7.7%
Work From Home
28.7 min
Avg Commute
20.6%
Foreign Born
Albemarle spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Albemarle, Nc Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 63,557 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #534 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Albemarle metro area is $61,631, with a per capita income of $31,623.
The Albemarle, Nc CBSA spans the state of North Carolina.
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Data for the Albemarle, Nc CBSA (10620) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.