Census Bureau data for Albany city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Albany city
- What is the median household income in Albany city?
- The median household income in Albany city is $40,301 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Albany city?
- The poverty rate in Albany city is 21.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Albany city?
- $102,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Albany city?
- The median gross rent in Albany city is $610 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Albany city residents have a college degree?
- 16.9% of adults in Albany city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,972
Median Income
$40,301
Median Home Value
$102,500
Poverty Rate
21.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.2%
Median Age
46.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$21,477 (+114.1%)
Home Value:
+$38,200 (+59.4%)
Poverty Rate:
-13.0 pp (-37.8%)
Bachelor's+:
+5.6 pp (+49.6%)
Unemployment:
-5.7 pp (-57.6%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,972
Median Age
46.0
Female
56.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 91.3%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 2.5%
Other 3.0%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Cuban
3.4%
Mexican
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$40,301
±$6,275
-$22,116 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$69,133
Median Family Income
$42,250
Poverty Rate
21.4%
+9.6 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
50.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
32.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
13.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.8%
$10–15k
15.9%
$15–25k
13.7%
$25–35k
8.3%
$35–50k
21.0%
$50–75k
9.0%
$75–100k
5.3%
$100–150k
19.4%
$150–200k
1.1%
$200k+
1.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,064
Owner-Occupied
41.4%
Renter-Occupied
58.6%
Vacancy Rate
20.4%
Median Home Value
$102,500
-$89,800 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$610
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
29.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
37.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
18.5%
$50–100k
28.8%
$100–200k
32.5%
$200–300k
3.7%
$300–500k
1.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
46.5%
$500–1k
40.3%
$1–1.5k
8.2%
$1.5–2k
5.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
10.6%
1 vehicle
39.2%
2 vehicles
34.0%
3+
16.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
59.7%
Single-fam. att.
0.5%
2–4 units
3.7%
5–19 units
2.9%
20+ units
5.9%
Mobile home
22.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
5.5%
1940–1969
3.3%
1970–1999
22.2%
2000–2009
11.9%
2010+
2.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
73.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
16.9%
-10.1 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
7.7%
Some College / Associate
8.8%
Less Than High School
10.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
52.2%
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
-0.6 pp vs. state
Work from Home
4.0%
Self-Employed
10.0%
Government Workers
11.3%
Private For-Profit
78.7%
Industry
Arts/Entmt.
22.0%
Edu/Health
18.9%
Retail
15.9%
Manufacturing
12.4%
Prof. Services
6.9%
Wholesale
6.6%
Transportation
4.7%
Finance
2.3%
Public Admin
1.9%
Agriculture
1.8%
Construction
1.3%
Occupation
Management
33.6%
Sales
27.8%
Food Prep
21.1%
Production
12.3%
Construction
5.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
16.1 min
Drove Alone
83.4%
Carpool
12.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
4.0%
Walked
0.1%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
847
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
35.8%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
11.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.2%
5–9
1.3%
10–14
10.3%
15–19
1.7%
20–24
5.1%
25–34
14.9%
35–44
10.3%
45–54
12.4%
55–64
4.4%
65–74
11.4%
75–84
15.6%
85+
4.8%
Under 18: 16.7%
Working age (18–64): 83.3%
65 and over: 24.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
3.8%
Naturalized Citizen
9.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
3.8%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.1%
With a Disability
30.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
94.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
71.7%
Has a Computer
72.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago
88.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023