Albemarle County: Demographics & People
About 114,919 people live in Albemarle County, in 45,912 households. Median age 39.7 years. (1.9y older than Virginia). Population is 9% Black and 8% Hispanic or Latino. County is gaining 2,471 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 29% adult obesity, 11% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 67 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 114,919; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 114,919 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 40,913 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 39.7y is 0.8 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 114,919 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 22,438 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 27,737.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 41,275.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 23,469 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 19.5% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 24.1% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 35.9% |
| Median age | 39.7 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 114,919 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 114,919 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 85,958 |
| Black residents | 10,584 |
| Asian residents | 6,680 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 399 |
| Census Demographics · Nhpi | 9 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 3,438 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 7,851 |
| Diversity Index | 42.3% |
| Asian population | 5.8% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 9.2% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 7.5% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 15.3% are foreign-born — above the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 114,919 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 102,800 |
| Residents born in this state | 51,718 |
| Residents born in another state | 49,155 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 17,548 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 5,518 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 1,927 |
| Foreign-born residents | 15.3% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
45,912 households.
| Family households | 28,396 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 45,912 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 2,471 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 113,960 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 111,489 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 2,471 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2022-2023
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Census Disability · Total Pop | 113,554 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 11,531 |
| Pct With Disability | 10.2% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 0 residents live in group quarters.
| Census Group Quarters · Total | 7,969 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 113,979 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 93,017 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 5,157 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 8,073 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 6,254 |
| Census Mobility · From Abroad | 1,478 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 20,962 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 18.4% |
| Pct White | 74.8% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29