Albemarle, NC

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 people live in Albemarle.

The People and Families of Albemarle

In Albemarle, about 52% of adults are married.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Albemarle.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Albemarle had a median family income of $41,729.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($8,600) in Albemarle than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Albemarle Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Albemarle, about 64% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Albemarle, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Albemarle, NC

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Albemarle Almanac

Albemarle Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Albemarle Public Libraries

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Albemarle Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Albemarle residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Albemarle, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Albemarle Hospitals

STANLY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
301 YADKIN ST
(704) 984-4000
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Albemarle

Albemarle High Schools (2004)

ALBEMARLE HIGH
311 PARK RIDGE ROAD
704-982-3711
Serves 687 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

ENDY ELEMENTARY
27670 BETTY RD
704-982-5193
Serves 432 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Albemarle Colleges

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Stanly Community College

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