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

Total Population

225

Population
Growth Rate

-0.54%

Median Age

45

Diversity Index

8.600

Housing & Income

Households

90

Total Housing Units

102


Owner Occupied

64

Renter Occupied

26

Vacant

12

Median Home Value

$95,455


Average Home Value

$132,031

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.09%

Income Projection

Median Household

$45,641 $50,445


Average Household

$53,930 $58,870


Per Capita

$21,572 $23,924

Workforce

Total Businesses

13

Total Employed

84

Workers 16+

134

2023 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

3

Employed

29

2023 Arts / Entertainment / Rec

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

29

2023 Construction Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

3

Employed

9

2023 Food & Beverage Retailers

N

Businesses

1

Employed

7

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

1

Employed

7

2023 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

6

Some
High School

23

Graduated
High School

78

Associates
Degree

10

Bachelor's
Degree

10

Graduate
Degree

4

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

115

Non-Resident Commuters

10

Drive Alone

101

Carpooled

10

Public

0

Work At Home

18

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