Albemarle, North Carolina
About Albemarle
Set in the central part of North Carolina, Albemarle is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 17,344.
Officially, Albemarle is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 18 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 964 residents per square mile.
📰 Albemarle News Today
- Karen McDaniel Obituary (1964 - 2026) - Albemarle, NC - Greensboro News & Record Legacy obituary · Aug 16
- Stanly Community College trustee resigns after online post draws accusations of racism NC Newsline · Jul 30
- Man arrested in Albemarle shooting that injured two men Queen City News · Jul 12
- 5 teens charged with murder months after deadly Stanly County shooting WBTV · Jul 23
- Albemarle Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Albemarle Unique
- The only place in America named Albemarle — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of North Carolina — one of 776 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 17,344.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Albemarle
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Albemarle
- Applebee's — american
- Blue Bay — seafood
- Delights — ramen
- Dickey's Barbecue Pit — barbecue
- East Coast Wings + Grill — wings
- El Ranchito — mexican
- Famosos Tacos & Tequila — mexican
- Mazatlan Family Mexican Restaurant — mexican
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Pizzantica — italian
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Stanly County Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Albemarle
- American Legion Post 76 Fair reviews ★
- Albemarle Soccer Complex reviews ★
- Chuck Morehead Memorial Park reviews ★
- City Lake Park reviews ★
- Don Montgomery Park reviews ★
- Hearne Park reviews ★
- Peggy Jo Park reviews ★
- Rock Creek Park reviews ★
- Vista Park reviews ★
- Wiscasset Ball Park reviews ★
- Wiscassett Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Albemarle
- Albemarle High
- Albemarle Middle
- Central Elementary
- East Albemarle Elementary
- Endy Elementary
- Millingport Elementary
- Stanly Academy Learning Center
- Stanly County Virtual Education
- Stanly Early College High
- Stanly STEM Early College
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Stanly Regional Medical Center ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.