Albemarle County

As of the 2020 Census, Albemarle County, VA, had a population of approximately 112,395. The racial makeup was 77.6% White, 9.4% Black or African American, 6.5% Asian, 2.1% from two or more races, and 4.9% Hispanic or Latino of any race. The median household income was $81,178. About 11.8% of the population was 65 years and older. The county's total area is 726 square miles, with Charlottesville serving as an independent city and the county seat.

As of early 2023, Albemarle County, VA, reports a median home price of $420,000. The area has seen a year-over-year appreciation of approximately 5%. The average rental cost for a two-bedroom apartment is around $1,450 per month. The homeownership rate is about 65%, with a vacancy rate close to 7%. The average property tax rate stands at 0.80%, and the median household income is $80,000. Housing inventory remains low, contributing to a competitive market.

Sources can vary; please verify with up-to-date local statistics.

Albemarle County, VA conducts local elections for positions such as Board of Supervisors, School Board, and Constitutional Officers.

In the 2021 general election:

• Board of Supervisors: Candidates included Donna Price (D) and Mike Hallahan (I) for Scottsville District, with Price winning by a margin of over 400 votes.
• School Board: In the Samuel Miller District, Graham Paige ran unopposed and received 4,544 votes.
• Constitutional Officers: Jon Zug (D) was re-elected as the Clerk of the Court with 20,134 votes.

Turnout was approximately 45.2% of the 81,450 registered voters.

For 2023, elections will focus mainly on state and local legislative positions, with candidate listings and detailed electoral data available on the Albemarle County Voter Registration and Elections website.

In Albemarle County, VA, educational attainment is relatively high compared to national and state averages. Approximately 91.1% of adults over 25 have a high school diploma or higher, compared to 88.5% for the U.S. nationally and 89.5% for Virginia. Additionally, 58.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average of 33.1% and the Virginia state average of 38.8%. This data reflects a strong educational foundation within the county, indicating that its residents are more likely to have completed higher education compared to both national and state benchmarks.

As of recent data, Albemarle County, VA, boasts a diverse employment landscape. Key industries include healthcare and social assistance, educational services, and retail trade. Specifically, healthcare and social assistance employ roughly 20% of the workforce, while educational services account for about 17%. Retail trade comprises around 12% of local employment.

Comparatively, at the national level, healthcare and social assistance employ approximately 14% of workers, and educational services 9%. For Virginia, these figures are about 15% for healthcare and 10% for educational services. Thus, Albemarle County shows a higher reliance on both healthcare and education sectors than both state and national averages.

In total, Albemarle County has an employed population of around 55,000 individuals. The county's unemployment rate typically trends lower than state and national rates, standing at approximately 2.8%, compared to Virginia's 3.2% and the national average of 3.5%.

Albemarle County, Virginia, showcases a notable economic profile. As of the latest data, the median household income in Albemarle County is approximately $81,600. For comparison, the median household income in Virginia is around $74,222, while the national median is approximately $68,703. This indicates that Albemarle County's median income is higher than both the state and national averages.

These figures reflect the relatively strong economic standing of Albemarle County, making it a prosperous region within the state of Virginia and across the nation.

As of the most recent data, Albemarle County, Virginia, has a crime rate significantly lower than the national average. According to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting Program, the crime rate (crimes per 1,000 residents) in Albemarle County for 2022 was as follows:

For comparison, the national average for violent crimes is about 4.0 per 1,000 residents, and for property crimes, it’s approximately 22.0 per 1,000 residents. Albemarle County generally maintains a lower rate of violent crimes and slightly higher property crime rates than the national average.