Albemarle is a city located in Stanly County North Carolina. Albemarle has a 2024 population of 17,121. Albemarle is currently growing at a rate of 1.09% annually and its population has increased by 4.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,379 in 2020.
The average household income in Albemarle is $66,439 with a poverty rate of 22.53%. The median age in Albemarle is 39.8 years: 37.3 years for males, and 42.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Albemarle was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,521 | 63.66% |
| Black or African American | 3,714 | 22.47% |
| Other race | 712 | 4.31% |
| Asian | 622 | 3.76% |
| Two or more races | 615 | 3.72% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 184 | 1.11% |
| Native American | 159 | 0.96% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,722 | 2.35 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
| Non Family | 2,558 | 1.19 | 49.6 | 50.4 |
| Married | 2,413 | 3.08 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
| Female | 1,290 | 3.11 | 30.5 | 69.5 |
| Male | 461 | 2.9 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
57.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,091 | 9.14% |
| Associates Degree | 1,535 | 12.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,121 | 17.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 444 | 3.72% |
| High School Graduate | 3,653 | 30.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 516 | 4.32% |
| Some College | 2,582 | 21.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,224 | 7,454 | 1,734 |
| Black | 2,409 | 1,957 | 338 |
| Hispanic | 735 | 496 | 326 |
| Asian | 371 | 228 | 83 |
| Other Race | 347 | 230 | 227 |
| 2+ Races | 208 | 147 | 110 |
| Islander | 159 | 159 | 56 |
| Native American | 159 | 100 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 65.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,585 | $47,500 | $32,614 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,679 | $61,339 | $51,361 |
| High School Graduate | $36,261 | $39,079 | $33,295 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,809 | $34,861 | $24,375 |
| Overall | $40,296 | $47,198 | $36,047 |
| Some College | $43,444 | $51,681 | $37,367 |
$40,296
Average Earnings
$47,198
Average Male
$36,047
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.11% of Albemarle residents speak only English, while 10.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,959 | 1,773 | 17.8% |
| Black | 3,636 | 1,731 | 47.61% |
| Hispanic | 1,324 | 60 | 4.53% |
| Multiple | 593 | 32 | 5.4% |
| Other | 698 | 21 | 3.01% |
22.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.56%
Male Poverty Rate
23.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Albemarle is Black, with 47.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Albemarle is Other, with 3.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.65% |
| Some College | 20.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 35.6% |
| Female Employed | 16.86% |
| Female Unemployed | 8% |
| Male Employed | 7.08% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,500 | $80,769 |
| Households | $52,825 | $66,439 |
| Married Families | $93,393 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,500 | $37,220 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.5%
Male Marriage Rate
36.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
991
Number of Veterans
873
Male Veterans
118
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 417 |
| Vietnam | 305 |
| First Gulf War | 171 |
| Korea | 91 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 281 |
| 75+ | 237 |
| 65 to 74 | 192 |
| 55 to 64 | 152 |
| 18 to 34 | 129 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 871 | 9.62% |
| Islander | 48 | 30.19% |
| Asian | 39 | 9.26% |
| Other Race | 21 | 4.83% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 2.55% |
| Black | 7 | 0.26% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 1.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.5%
Labor Force Participation
52.7%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.47%
Born in Albemarle
93.38%
Native Born
6.62%
Foreign Born
3.03%
Non Citizen
3.59%
Naturalized
93.38% of Albemarle residents were born in the United States, with 69.47% having been born in North Carolina. 3.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 18,050 | 186 | 1.04% |
| 2028 | 17,864 | 186 | 1.05% |
| 2027 | 17,678 | 185 | 1.06% |
| 2026 | 17,493 | 186 | 1.07% |
| 2025 | 17,307 | 186 | 1.09% |
| 2024 | 17,121 | 185 | 1.09% |
| 2023 | 16,936 | 284 | 1.71% |
| 2022 | 16,652 | 238 | 1.45% |
| 2021 | 16,414 | 35 | 0.21% |
| 2020 | 16,379 | 185 | 1.14% |
| 2019 | 16,194 | 114 | 0.71% |
| 2018 | 16,080 | 139 | 0.87% |
| 2017 | 15,941 | 142 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 15,799 | -17 | -0.11% |
| 2015 | 15,816 | 7 | 0.04% |
| 2014 | 15,809 | -34 | -0.21% |
| 2013 | 15,843 | 32 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 15,811 | -58 | -0.37% |
| 2011 | 15,869 | -15 | -0.09% |
| 2010 | 15,884 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 15,680 | 741 | 4.96% |
| 1990 | 14,939 | -171 | -1.13% |
| 1980 | 15,110 | 3,984 | 35.81% |
| 1970 | 11,126 | -1,135 | -9.26% |
| 1960 | 12,261 | 463 | 3.92% |
| 1950 | 11,798 | 7,738 | 190.59% |
| 1940 | 4,060 | 567 | 16.23% |
| 1930 | 3,493 | 802 | 29.8% |
| 1920 | 2,691 | -15,359 | -85.09% |