Albemarle, NC Demographics

A map of Albemarle's Population by Race

Albemarle, North Carolina has an estimated population of 16,762, a slight increase from the 16,432 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.1% White, 25.2% Black, 6.2% Hispanic, 3.5% Asian, 1.9% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Albemarle, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Albemarle has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Albemarle, that probability was 55.2% in 2020 and 54.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Albemarle is ranked the 64th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Albemarle was ranked the 64th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Albemarle's White Population

10,404 residents of Albemarle, or 62.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Albemarle is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Albemarle ranks 473rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albemarle's White population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Albemarle's population has remained roughly unchanged at 62.1%.

Albemarle is more White than neighboring Badin (52.1% White). Albemarle is less White than neighboring New London (73.7% White), Millingport (93.5% White), Richfield (81% White), and Aquadale (100% White).

Albemarle's Black Population

4,232 residents of Albemarle, or 25.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Albemarle is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Albemarle ranks 239th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albemarle's Black population has grown by an estimated 9.3%. Black residents' share of Albemarle's population has increased from 23.6% to 25.2%.

Albemarle is more Black than neighboring New London (2.6% Black), Millingport (0% Black), Richfield (2.2% Black), and Aquadale (0% Black). Albemarle is less Black than neighboring Badin (37.2% Black).

Albemarle's Asian Population

588 residents of Albemarle, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Albemarle is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Albemarle ranks 78th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albemarle's Asian population has grown by an estimated 30.1%. Asian residents' share of Albemarle's population has increased from 2.8% to 3.5%.

Albemarle is more Asian than neighboring Badin (0% Asian), Millingport (2.9% Asian), and Aquadale (0% Asian). Albemarle is less Asian than neighboring New London (6.4% Asian), and Richfield (11.7% Asian).

Albemarle's Hispanic Population

1,044 residents of Albemarle, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Albemarle is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Albemarle ranks 379th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albemarle's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Albemarle's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.2%.

Albemarle is more Hispanic than neighboring Millingport (0% Hispanic), Richfield (3% Hispanic), and Aquadale (0% Hispanic). Albemarle is less Hispanic than neighboring New London (14% Hispanic), and Badin (7.4% Hispanic).

Albemarle's Native American/Other Population

170 residents of Albemarle, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Albemarle is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Albemarle ranks 471st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albemarle's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 60.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Albemarle's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Albemarle is more Native American/Other than neighboring New London (0.3% Native American/Other), Badin (0.5% Native American/Other), Millingport (0% Native American/Other), Richfield (0% Native American/Other), and Aquadale (0% Native American/Other).

Albemarle's Multiracial Population

324 residents of Albemarle, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Albemarle is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Albemarle ranks 157th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albemarle's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 59.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Albemarle's population has decreased from 4.8% to 1.9%.

Albemarle is more Multiracial than neighboring Aquadale (0% Multiracial). Albemarle is less Multiracial than neighboring New London (3% Multiracial), Badin (2.8% Multiracial), Millingport (3.6% Multiracial), and Richfield (2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.