Virginia

Albemarle

112,395

2020 population

1790

first census record

census records

About Albemarle

Albemarle, Virginia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 12,585. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 112,395.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Dahlgren's Raid: Albemarle County (1864), Engagement at Meechum's River Station, and 102 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census Year	Population	Chart
2020	112,395
2010	98,970
2000	79,236
1990	108,381
1980	95,699
1970	76,660
1960	60,396
1950	52,631
1940	44,052
1930	42,226
1920	36,693
1910	36,636
1900	34,922
1890	32,379
1880	32,618
1870	27,544
1860	26,625
1850	25,800
1840	22,924
1830	22,618
1820	19,750
1810	18,268
1800	16,439
1790	12,585

Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Albemarle

Military engagements that took place in Albemarle, Virginia.

Dahlgren's Raid: Albemarle County (1864)

1864

Engagement at Meechum's River Station

1865

Historic places in Albemarle

National Register of Historic Places listings in Albemarle, Virginia.

Earlysville Union Church

Proffit Historic District

Cove Presbyterian Church

Daughters of Zion Cemetery

Charlottesville

Mirador (Boundary Increase)

Clark, George Rogers, Sculpture

Charlottesville

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Frequently asked about Albemarle

When does Albemarle first appear in the US census?

Albemarle, Virginia first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 12,585.

What is the population of Albemarle?

At the most recent federal census (2020), Albemarle had a recorded population of 112,395.

Were any battles fought in Albemarle?

2 documented military engagements took place in Albemarle, including Dahlgren's Raid: Albemarle County (1864), Engagement at Meechum's River Station.

How many historic places are in Albemarle?

102 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Albemarle, Virginia.

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