Total Population
222
Population
Growth Rate
-0.55%
Median Age
46
Diversity Index
7.800
Albright
History of Albright
Albright’s history harkens back to the Revolutionary War era, as the current town sits near the site of Butler’s Fort on the Cheat River. The current town was incorporated in 1914 and named for a local property owner, David Albright. Albright flourished as a coal town into the 1960s.
Albright Today: What Makes Us Unique
Albright has an incredible reputation as an outdoor recreation playground. From whitewater rafting to rock climbing, outdoor enthusiasts travel from great distances to experience the wonders of the Albright area.
Whitewater Rafting
The Cheat River Water Trail offers river options for all experiences. SImple float trips are available through the trail. Experienced whitewater enthusiasts find their ultimate test in the Cheat Canyon Section near Albright. Guided adventures are possible on the Cheat River’s premiere Class V whitewater run. The nearby Cheat Narrows offers a Class II to Class V option as well.
Cheat Canyon Wildlife Management Area
Covering nearly 4,000 acres, the Cheat Canyon WMA offers seemingly endless opportunities for hunting, fishing, hiking and other outdoor endeavors. In addition, the nearby Coopers Rock State Forest offers even more of those similar activities.
Muddy Creek Park
Built in 1852, the Virginia Iron Furnace is located within Muddy Creek Park, just a few miles outside in Albright. The site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The furnace, also known as the Muddy Creek Furnace and the Josephine Furnace, is a historic water powered blast furnace. It was used as an iron smelter well into the late nineteenth century.
Albright
Population
Housing & Income
Households
91
Total Housing Units
101
Owner Occupied
70
Renter Occupied
20
Vacant
10
Median Home Value
$111,111
Average Home Value
$130,208
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
3.02%
Income Projection
Median Household
$43,256 $45,597
Average Household
$54,369 $63,483
Per Capita
$23,686 $27,488
Workforce
Total Businesses
14
Total Employed
75
Workers 16+
214
2022 Public Administration
Businesses
3
Employed
29
2022 Arts/Entertainment/Rec
Businesses
1
Employed
20
2022 Construction Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
9
2022 Food & Beverage Stores
Businesses
1
Employed
7
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
2
Employed
7
2022 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
2
Employed
6
Some
High School
17
Graduated
High School
78
Associates
Degree
13
Bachelor's
Degree
17
Graduate
Degree
6
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
183
Non-Resident Commuters
16
Drive Alone
140
Carpooled
32
Public
0
Work At Home
40