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.

raftingWhitewater 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.

butterflyCheat 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.

blast furnaceMuddy 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.

Population

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Population

Population2000201020232028
Albright244277225219

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population201020232028
0-41387
5-9151312
10-14181513
15-191999
20-241389
25-2910511
30-34151311
35-39222015
40-44192114
45-49231317
50-54211213
55-59262617
60-64201717
65-69172016
70-74121422
75-79535
80-84335
85+456
18+218183181
Median Age434548

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

Albright2023
Total225.00
White Alone96.00
Black Alone0.00
American Indian Alone0.44
Asian Alone0.00
Pacific Islander Alone0.00
Some Other Race0.44
Two or More Races3.11
Hispanic Origin0.44
Diversity Index8.60

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Growth Rate

Albright2023 - 2028
Population-0.54%
Households-0.22%
Families-0.27%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income2%

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households891029089
Housing Units100112102102
Owner Occupied Units6469
Renter Occupied Units2620
Vacant Units1213

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

Albright20232028
Median Home Value$95,455$120,455
Average Home Value$132,031$146,739
<$50,0001214
$50,000 - $99,9992216
$100,000 - $149,999911
$150,000 - $199,99910
$200,000 - $249,9991317
$250,000 - $299,99969
$300,000 - $399,99900
$400,000 - $499,99902
$500,000 - $749,99910
$1,000,000 +00

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later3
2000-20098
1990-19998
1980-198920
1970-197927
1960-19691
1950-19598
1940-19492
1939 or Before48

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

Albright20232028
Median Household$45,641$50,445
Average Household$53,930$58,870
Per Capita$21,572$23,924

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income Base

Albright2023
<$15,00010
$15,000 - $24,99915
$25,000 - $34,9996
$35,000 - $49,99918
$50,000 - $74,99921
$75,000 - $99,99913
$100,000 - $149,9996
$150,000 - $199,9991
$200,000+0

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+134
In-County Residents115
Out-of-County Residents10
Drive Alone101
Carpooled10
Public Transport0
Work at Home18
Less than 5 minutes1
5-9 minutes3
10-14 minutes41
15-19 minutes9
20-24 minutes11
25-29 minutes11
30-34 minutes14
35-39 minutes7
40-44 minutes1
45-59 minutes5
60-89 minutes10
90+ minutes3
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees84
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt0
Mining0
Utilities3
Construction9
Manufacturing0
Wholesale Trade0
  
Retail Trade7
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers0
Furn & Home Furnish Str0
Electronics & Appl Store0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip0
Food & Beverage Stores7
Health/Pers Care Stores0
Gasoline Stations0
Clothing/Accessory Store0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music0
General Merchandise Str0
Misc Store Retailers0
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse0
Information0
  
Finance & Insurance0
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn0
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other0
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing0
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv0
Legal Services0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt0
Educational Services0
HealthCare/Social Assist0
Arts/Entertainment/Rec29
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs1
Accommodation1
Food Srv/Drinking Places0
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin6
Auto Repair/Maintenance5
Public Administration Emp29

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

Albright2023
Some High School23
Graduated High School78
Associates Degree10
Bachelor's Degree10
Graduate Degree4

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses13
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus0
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus1
Construction Bus3
Manufacturing Bus0
Wholesale Trade Bus0
  
Retail Trade Bus1
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus0
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus0
Electronics & Appl Store Bus0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus0
Food & Beverage Stores Bus1
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus0
Gasoline Stations Bus0
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus0
General Merchandise Str Bus0
Misc Store Retailers Bus0
Nonstore Retailers Bus0
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus0
Information Bus0
  
Finance & Insurance Bus0
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus0
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus0
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus0
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus0
Legal Services Bus0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus0
Educational Services Bus0
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus0
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus2
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus1
Accommodation Bus1
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus0
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus2
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus1
Public Administration Bus3

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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