City safety & data profile

AlbemarleNC

Albemarle, NC is a 16K-resident city in Stanly County with a median household income of $46,881.

Stanly County, North Carolina. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Albemarle, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Albemarle has a population larger than 31% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $204,800, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

16K
Population
Top 69%
By size
$46,881
Median income
$204,800
Median home
24.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Albemarle

Albemarle posts a median household income higher than 6% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Albemarle area.

Top 94%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Albemarle

Where Albemarle income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$46,881 Bottom 6% higher than 6% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NC $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Albemarle, NC beyond the headline numbers

Albemarle sits inside Stanly County, North Carolina, at roughly 35.35°N, -80.20°W. Population 16,003, $46,881 median household income. Median home value $204,800, median rent $880. Poverty rate 24.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Albemarle's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 41.2%, then obesity at 38.3%. 1 hospital in/around Albemarle, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Albemarle from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
16,003
Albemarle
Median Income
$46,881
-31% vs avg
Median Home Value
$204,800
-10% vs avg
Median Age
39.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Stanly County) - Albemarle's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
65K+7%
Median Income
$60,704+43%
Median Home Value
$242,400+94%
Poverty Rate
15.2%-6%
Unemployment
4%-72%

Economics

Economics indicators for Albemarle, NC
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$880/mo
Poverty Rate
24.9% +75% vs avg
Unemployment 5.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 20.4%
Work From Home 8.2%
Public Transit 0.5%

Population

White 62.6%
African American 25.3%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
41.2%
Obesity
38.3%
Short Sleep Duration
36.5%
Physical Inactivity
28.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
18%
Current Smoking
17%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.2%
Diabetes
14.6%
Binge Drinking
13.4%
Lack of Health Insurance
12%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 57.9%
Annual Checkup 80.2%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.1%
Stroke
4.7%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
STANLY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
ALBEMARLE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Albemarle, NC? ▼
Albemarle, NC has a population of 16,003 people, located in Stanly County, North Carolina.
What is the median household income in Albemarle? ▼
The median household income in Albemarle, NC is $46,881 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 24.9%.
What is the median home value in Albemarle? ▼
The median home value in Albemarle, NC is $204,800. Median rent is $880/month.
What are the top health concerns in Albemarle? ▼
The top health indicators in Albemarle include High Blood Pressure (41.2%), Obesity (38.3%), Short Sleep Duration (36.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Albemarle? ▼
Albemarle has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Albemarle? ▼
The median age in Albemarle, NC is 39.5 years. 20.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Albemarle, NC is located in Stanly County, North Carolina. With a population of 16K and a $46,881 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Albemarle area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Albemarle's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Albemarle area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Stanly County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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