Albright, West Virginia
Albright: Town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States
About
Albright is a town located in the county of Preston in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 299 and a population density of 423 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 277 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Albright
| Population : | 277 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Preston County |
| Postal code : | 26519 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 0.71 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,211 feet / 369, 369 meters |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 06:54:58 (20th April 2024) |
| Density : | 391 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.94% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Albright is located at 39°29'38"N 79°38'34"W (39.4939800, -79.6428300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Albright decreased by 7.94% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 299 | - | census |
| 2011 | 282 | -6.03% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 284 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 283 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 284 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 285 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 283 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 283 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 283 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 282 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 277 | -1.81% | estimation process |
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People born in Albright (1)
American politician (1898-1972) Melvin Claude Snyder was born in Albright
Schools in Albright
College & universities near Albright, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162609 | Garrett College | McHenry (MD) | 21541 |
| 237561 | Monongalia County Technical Education Center | Morgantown (WV) | 26501-6841 |
| 237570 | Morgantown Beauty College Inc | Morgantown (WV) | 26505-5430 |
| 237996 | West Virginia Junior College-Morgantown | Morgantown (WV) | 26505 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Albright, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| FSB | Frostburg, MD | 101 Braddock Road | BUS |
| Code: C U M | Cumberland station | East Harrison and Queen City Street | RAIL |
| CUA | Cumberland, MD | 12401 Willowbrook Road SE | BUS |
Post offices near Albright
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Kingwood Post Office | Kingwood (WV) | 26537 |
Other cities in Preston County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Preston County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kingwood | 3,047 | City in Preston County, West Virginia, United States |
| Terra Alta | 1,504 | City in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Reedsville | 603 | Town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States |
| Rowlesburg | 567 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
| Masontown | 537 | Human settlement in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Newburg | 312 | Town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States |
| Tunnelton | 297 | Town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States |
| Brandonville | 105 | Human settlement in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Bruceton Mills | 84 | Human settlement in Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America |
