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The current estimated population of Albright is 300, with 50% male and 50% female. The population has remained relatively stable, supported by its small-town atmosphere and location near outdoor recreational areas.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1856
  • County: Preston County
  • Land area: 0.25 square miles
  • Population density: 1,200 people per square mile
  • Area code: 304
  • Zip code: 26519

Geography and Location

Albright is located in northern West Virginia, in Preston County, near the Cheat River. The town is situated in the Appalachian Mountains and is surrounded by forests and rolling hills, offering numerous opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and whitewater rafting. Albright is located near U.S. Route 119, providing access to larger towns and cities in the region. The town experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers, typical of the Appalachian region.

Demographics

Median resident age: 33.5 years
Median household income: $21,389
Median house value: $44,200

Population by Race

Races in Albright:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.8%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)

Ancestries: German (25.1%), United States (13.0%), Irish (4.9%), Polish (4.0%), Italian (3.6%), Scotch-Irish (3.6%).

Elevation: 1210 feet

Land area: 0.3 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Albright

  • High school or higher: 74.2%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 3.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.6%
  • Unemployed: 0.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 24.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Albright town

  • Never married: 26.4%
  • Now married: 49.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.9%
  • Divorced: 12.9%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +52 (+26.7%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Albright:

  • PRESTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 5 miles; KINGWOOD, WV)
  • GARRETT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; OAKLAND, MD)
  • MONONGALIA COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 25 miles; MORGANTOWN, WV)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Albright:

  • MORGANTOWN MUNI-WALTER L. BILL HART FLD (about 21 miles; MORGANTOWN, WV; Abbreviation: MGW)
  • HARRISON/MARION REGIONAL (about 43 miles; CLARKSBURG, WV; Abbreviation: CKB)
  • ARNOLD PALMER REGIONAL (about 56 miles; LATROBE, PA; Abbreviation: LBE)

Other public-use airports nearest to Albright:

  • TITUS FIELD (about 15 miles; ARTHURDALE, WV; Abbreviation: 70D)
  • GARRETT COUNTY (about 22 miles; OAKLAND, MD; Abbreviation: 2G4)
  • ROY AIRFIELD (about 26 miles; GRAFTON, WV; Abbreviation: 71D)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Albright:

  • WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY (about 25 miles; MORGANTOWN, WV; Full-time enrollment: 19,666)
  • FAIRMONT STATE COLLEGE (about 35 miles; FAIRMONT, WV; Full-time enrollment: 5,317)
  • CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (about 43 miles; CALIFORNIA, PA; Full-time enrollment: 5,183)
  • FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY (about 50 miles; FROSTBURG, MD; Full-time enrollment: 4,672)
  • WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 52 miles; YOUNGWOOD, PA; Full-time enrollment: 3,223)
  • CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY (about 69 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; Full-time enrollment: 7,903)
  • ART INSTITUTE PITTSBURGH (about 70 miles; PITTSBURGH, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,246)

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