Albemarle County, Virginia
Albemarle County: County in Virginia, United States
About
Albemarle County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 98,970 and a population density of 53 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 110,652 inhabitants. Its county seat is Charlottesville. The county was created 280 years ago in 1744.
Quick Facts about Albemarle County
| Population : | 110,652 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| Twitter username : | albemarlecounty |
| Area : | 1881 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.7% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.3% |
| Named for : | Willem van Keppel, 2nd Earl of Albemarle |
| Altitude : | 636 feet / 194 meters |
| Capital : | Charlottesville |
| Establishment : | May 05, 1744 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:37:55 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 59 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 10.56% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Albemarle County is located at 38°1'22"N 78°33'24"W (38.0228900, -78.5565400). It has 9 neighbors: Nelson County, Augusta County, Buckingham County, Charlottesville, Fluvanna County, Greene County, Louisa, Orange County and Rockingham County.
Albemarle County map
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The largest city of Albemarle County is Franklin with a population of 7,833. Other cities include and Lexington population 7,279. See all Albemarle County cities & populated places.
Albemarle County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Albemarle County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 7,833 | Independent city in Virginia, United States |
| Lexington | 7,279 | Independent city in Virginia, United States |
| Crozet | 2,138 | Census designated place |
| Waverly | 1,905 | Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia |
| Scottsville | 625 | Town in Virginia, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Albemarle County
Albemarle County has 9 neighbours.
- Nelson County county in Virginia, United States of America
- Augusta County county in Virginia, United States
- Buckingham County county in Virginia, United States
- Charlottesville The capital of Virginia. It is located in the Piedmont region of the state. Charlottesville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the University of Virginia and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.
- Fluvanna County county in Virginia, United States
- Greene County county in Virginia, United States
- Louisa county in Virginia, United States
- Orange County county in Virginia, United States
- Rockingham County county in Virginia, United States
- Charlottesville
Demographics
The population of Albemarle County increased by 10.56% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 98,970 | - | census |
| 2011 | 100,213 | 1.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 101,464 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 102,270 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 103,732 | 1.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 105,117 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 106,431 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 107,768 | 1.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 108,377 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 109,330 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 110,652 | 1.19% | estimation process |
People born in Albemarle County (38)
People born in Albemarle County, including politician Christopher H. Clark, politician Samuel Jordan Cabell, explorer Meriwether Lewis, .
List
- James Monroe (American congressman for New York (1799-1870)) he was born in 10/09/1799
- Walter Leake (American politician (1762-1825)) he was born in 25/05/1762
- John Walker (Virginia politician (1744-1809)) he was born in 13/02/1744
- Edward Coles (2nd governor of Illinois (1786-1868)) he was born in 15/12/1786
- Thomas Walker Gilmer (American politician (1802-1844)) he was born in 06/04/1802
- Chilton Allan (American politician (1786-1858)) he was born in 06/04/1786
- Daniel Woodson (Governor of Kansas territory (1824-1894)) he was born in 24/05/1824
- Dennis Herrold (American musician) he was born in 12/12/1927
- John Harvie (United States Founding Father. He signed the Articles of Confederation, served as mayor of Richmond, Virginia, and cast an electoral vote for George Washington.) he was born in 01/01/1742
- John William Clark Watson (American politician (1808-1890)) he was born in 27/02/1808
- Samuel Hopkins (American politician (1753-1819)) he was born in 09/04/1753
- James T. Farley (American politician (1829-1886)) he was born in 06/08/1829
- Joel Yancey (American politician (1773-1838)) he was born in 21/10/1773
- John J. Thomas (American politician (1813-1895)) he was born in 08/08/1813
- Thomas Bell Monroe (United States federal judge (1791-1865)) he was born in 07/10/1791
- Shelton Leake (American politician) he was born in 30/11/1812
- Tommy Tomlin (Player of American Football (1894-1949)) he was born in 17/08/1894
- Cabell Breckinridge (American politician from Kentucky (1788–1823)) he was born in 14/07/1788
Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 1,150,847 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Prince William County | 475,533 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Virginia Beach | 451,231 | The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business. |
| Loudoun County | 422,784 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesterfield County | 358,245 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Henrico County | 333,766 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesapeake | 247,011 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Norfolk | 242,803 | The most populous city in Virginia. |
| Arlington County | 240,119 | County in Virginia, United States; suburb of Washington, D. |
| Richmond | 232,226 | The capital of Virginia. |
| Arlington | 229,164 | A county in Virginia. |
| City of Portsmouth | 215,133 | Administrative division in Virginia, United States |
| Newport News | 179,062 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Alexandria | 158,726 | A city in Virginia. |
| Stafford County | 156,748 | County in Virginia, United States |
| East Hampton | 147,993 | Town in New York |
