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Albright, WV
Town in Preston County, West Virginia.
Population
254
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,095
ZIP codes
0
Albright and its ZIP codes
Albright at a glance
- Albright is about 15 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Albright, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Preston County. PPP loans are for Albright.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,547
7,365 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,260
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$237M
FY 2026, $6,941 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Albright, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
566
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
55
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 18°F
57.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Albright, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
23.0%
U.S. 12.8% +10.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Albright
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KingwoodCity | 2.7 mi | 2.4 |
| Terra AltaTown | 6.3 mi | 1.2 |
| ReedsvilleTown | 8.7 mi | 0.7 |
| TunneltonTown | 9 mi | 0.3 |
| MasontownTown | 9.4 mi | 0.3 |
| ArthurdaleCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 5 |
| RowlesburgTown | 10 mi | 1 |
| Hutton, MDCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Bruceton MillsTown | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| Crellin, MDCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| BrandonvilleTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| AuroraCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| Oakland, MDTown | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| NewburgTown | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| BrookhavenCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 9.2 |
| Mountain Lake Park, MDTown | 15 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Albright, WV in?
- Albright is in Preston County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Albright, WV?
- About 254 people live in Albright, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Albright?
- Nearby places include Kingwood (2.7 mi), Terra Alta (6.3 mi), Reedsville (8.7 mi), Tunnelton (9 mi), Masontown (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023