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Albemarle, North Carolina

Introduction to Albemarle, North Carolina

Albemarle, North Carolina, in Stanly county, is 21 miles E of Concord, North Carolina (center to center) and 37 miles E of Charlotte, North Carolina.About 15,680 people live in Albemarle.

Albemarle History

The area now known as the City of Albemarle was originally settled by the mound-building and hunter-gathering Native Americans. It was first settled by the Europeans in the mid 1700s. The area's first post office was established in 1826. At that time, it was named Smith's Store and was part of Montgomery County. Later in 1841, it was ceded to the newly formed Stanly County. Soon after, the city became the county seat of Stanly County. Albemarle was incorporated in 1857 and renamed in honor of George Monck, the Duke of Albemarle.

Albemarle and nearby Attractions

  • Stanly County Museum
  • Morrow Mountain State Park
  • Stanly County Sports Hall of Fame Museum
  • Stony Mountain Vineyards
  • Badin Historic Museum

Things To Do In Albemarle

Albemarle has several well maintained parks and a soccer complex including City Lake Park, Rock Creek Park, Montgomery Park, Albemarle Soccer Complex, and Ingram Park. Golf enthusiasts can spend their leisure time at the Mt. Brook Golf Course. The city also offers several shopping centers such as Albemarle Mall, Eastgate Shopping Center, and Quenby Mall. Albemarle's Parks and Recreation Department also sponsors and organizes several special events throughout the year.

Albemarle Transportation

Flights can be availed from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport.

Albemarle Higher Education

Stanly Community College is located in the city. Other universities and colleges that offer facilities for higher studies are the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, High Point University, and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.

High Points

Albemarle strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Albemarle Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Albemarle, NC

Comparing Albemarle to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity98
Female Share of the Population97
Senior Citizens86
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Age of the Population64
Well-Paid Single Women46
Well-Paid Single Men36
Male Share of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
Median Family Income46
People in Middle Class or Better46
People Above Poverty35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work68
Public Transportation Use58
Working at Home56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Affordability of Rents86
People Living Alone77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Housing Recently Built42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime24
Low Property Crime24

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