Total Population
295
Population
Growth Rate
-0.12%
Median Age
46
Diversity Index
7.300
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
120
Total Housing Units
130
Owner Occupied
99
Renter Occupied
21
Vacant
10
Median Home Value
$97,917
Average Home Value
$115,909
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.17%
Income Projection
Median Household
$42,264 $45,011
Average Household
$51,608 $57,165
Per Capita
$20,581 $22,910
Workforce
Total Businesses
12
Total Employed
70
Workers 16+
153
2021 Public Administration
Businesses
3
Employed
29
2021 Arts/Entertainment/Rec
Businesses
1
Employed
20
2021 Food & Beverage Stores
Businesses
1
Employed
7
2021 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
7
2021 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
2
Employed
6
2021 Auto Repair/Maintenance
Businesses
1
Employed
5
Some
High School
25
Graduated
High School
100
Associates
Degree
16
Bachelor's
Degree
21
Graduate
Degree
8
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
104
Non-Resident Commuters
25
Drive Alone
115
Carpooled
37
Public
0
Work At Home
0