Alberta Public RecordsVirginia

Alberta, Virginia—a small town in Brunswick County—has limited public transit options, with over 90% of its roughly 270 residents commuting by personal vehicle. The average commute time is about 25–30 minutes, with U.S. Route 1 and I-85 serving as key transportation arteries. Vehicle ownership is high, with most households owning two or more cars. Public transit use is negligible, and walkability is low. Major employment centers are located in nearby cities such as South Hill and Emporia, as well as local employers like the Southside Virginia Community College.

Alberta, a small town in Brunswick County, VA, is served by Brunswick County Public Schools, including the nearby Brunswick High School. The area has one public high school and no colleges within town limits; around 15% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The local school’s GreatSchools rating averages 3 out of 10. Adult education is mainly available through community programs in Lawrenceville. School safety is average with basic security measures in place, and educational programs include STEM and vocational training, serving fewer than 400 high school students in total.

Alberta, a small town in Brunswick County, VA, has a homeownership rate of approximately 65%, with median home values around $110,000. Rental options are limited, with median rents near $800/month. The housing market remains stable, with slight annual appreciation below 2%. Most homes are single-family, with some older historic properties. Neighborhoods are quiet and residential. Property taxes are low, with Brunswick County’s rate at $0.61 per $100 assessed value, making it attractive for budget-minded buyers.

Brunswick, VA—including its largest community, Alberta—has limited healthcare facilities, with no hospitals directly in the town; the nearest is Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center, about 15 miles away in Emporia. Local clinics like the Brunswick Health Department serve primary needs. The county’s uninsured rate is about 13%, and 17.4% of residents are over age 65. Major health issues include hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. Healthcare access is constrained by provider shortages: Brunswick County has about 1 primary care physician per 4,000 residents, below state averages. Medicaid covers approximately 23% of the population.

Alberta, a small town in Brunswick County, Virginia, had a 2020 population of approximately 262. The median age was about 41 years. Gender distribution is roughly even, with about 48% male and 52% female. Racially, the town is about 48% White, 47% African American, and 5% identifying as two or more races or other. Hispanic or Latino residents make up approximately 2% of the population.