Albemarle, North Carolina
Albemarle: City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States
About
Albemarle is a city located in the county of Buncombe in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,903 and a population density of 360 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 16,344 inhabitants.
The city was created 198 years ago in 1825.
Quick Facts about Albemarle
| Population : | 16,344 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Buncombe County |
| Postal code : | 28001–28002 |
| Area : | 44.17 km2 |
| Altitude : | 499 feet / 152 meters |
| Capital city : | Albemarle is capital of Stanly County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1826 (198 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 13:13:19 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 370 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.7% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Albemarle is located at 35°36'41"N 82°32'33"W (35.6115000, -82.5426300).
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Demographics
The population of Albemarle increased by 2.7% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 15,903 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,868 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,807 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,839 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,806 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 15,810 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 15,795 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 15,950 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,100 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,246 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,344 | 0.6% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 12,279 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 12,686 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,261 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 12,459 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 22.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.3% |
| White only, percent : | 95.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 93.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 651 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.4% |
Albemarle zip code is 28001.
County name: Stanly, County
fips: 37167
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $106,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,106 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $454 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $629 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,395 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.18 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 24,793 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 106,536 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 271,655 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 217,114 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $17,874 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $44,991 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,187 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,192 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 645 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 354 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 40 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,068 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 182 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 910 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,382.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.01 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $386,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,768 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,222 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,316 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,184 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.59 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 75.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 74.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 15,560 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 16,430 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 68,866 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 163,862 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,358 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $87,027 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $43,189 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 5.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 929 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 578 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 225 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 188 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 706 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 46 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 828 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,574.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.34 |
Other Places in Albemarle
1 Albemarle City Hall
144 N 2nd St, Albemarle, NC 28001 ➦ Show Map
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2 Albemarle City Wastewater Plant
1040 Coble Ave, Albemarle, NC 28001 ➦ Show Map
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3 Albemarle City Finance Department
144 N 2nd St, Albemarle, NC 28001 ➦ Show Map
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4 Albemarle City Manager
144 N 2nd St, Albemarle, NC 28001 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Albemarle (16)
People born in Albemarle, including country music musician from the United States Kellie Pickler, jazz singer June Tyson, Player of and Canadian football Danny Kepley, .
List
- Derek Colanduno (American skeptic) he was born in 19/01/1974
- Pat Cooper (American baseball player) he was born in 26/11/1917
- T. A. McLendon (Player of American football) he was born in 21/02/1983
- Tommy Smith (American baseball player) he was born in 01/08/1948
- Tripp Merritt (American football coach) he was born in 05/03/1968
- Unknown Hinson (voice actor from the United States) he was born in 27/10/1954
- Monty Montgomery (baseball player) he was born in 01/09/1946
- Bradley Holt (American baseball player) he was born in 13/10/1986
- Willie Drye (American journalist) he was born in 22/10/1949
- Josh Baldwin (American Christian musician) he was born in 09/07/1979
- R. J. Prince (American football wide receiver) he was born in 19/04/1995
- Martha Boger (U.S. military veteran) she was born in 01/01/1915
- Ann Henning Moore (U.S. military veteran) she was born in 01/01/1924
Schools in Albemarle
College & universities near Albemarle, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199111 | University of North Carolina at Asheville | Asheville (NC) | 28804-8510 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Albemarle, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Albemarle
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gra Post Office | Asheville (NC) | 28804 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Albemarle , North Carolina City in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States with a population of 16,003 people.
Other cities in Buncombe County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Buncombe County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville | 92,852 | The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina. |
| Wilson | 49,479 | The most populous city in Wilson County, North Carolina. |
| Black Mountain | 8,256 | Town in North Carolina, USA |
| Woodfin | 6,679 | City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Walkertown | 5,290 | City in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Swannanoa | 4,576 | Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina |
| Royal Pines | 4,272 | Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina |
| Weaverville | 4,039 | Town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Fairview | 3,984 | Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina |
| Avery Creek | 1,950 | Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina |
| Biltmore Forest | 1,431 | Town of the United States |
| Bent Creek | 1,287 | Census-designated place in Buncombe County, North Carolina |
| Montreat | 939 | Town |
Distance to Other Cities
Albemarle distances to largest North Carolina cities
