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 $46,905 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Albany city?
- The poverty rate in Albany city is 11.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Albany city?
- $96,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Albany city?
- The median gross rent in Albany city is $520 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Albany city residents have a college degree?
- 22.7% of adults in Albany city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,855
Median Income
$46,905
Median Home Value
$96,700
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.9%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$7,574 (+19.3%)
Home Value:
+$23,200 (+31.6%)
Poverty Rate:
-3.5 pp (-24%)
Bachelor's+:
+4.7 pp (+26.1%)
Unemployment:
-0.6 pp (-17.1%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,855
Median Age
40.0
Female
51.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
White (non-Hisp.) 93.6%
Black 0.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Other 1.0%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.0%
Puerto Rican
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$46,905
±$9,350
-$22,015 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$56,626
Median Family Income
$64,811
Poverty Rate
11.1%
+2.7 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
17.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
10.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
26.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.6%
$10–15k
7.1%
$15–25k
10.4%
$25–35k
11.7%
$35–50k
16.6%
$50–75k
20.6%
$75–100k
9.1%
$100–150k
15.7%
$150–200k
2.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
889
Owner-Occupied
68.9%
Renter-Occupied
31.1%
Vacancy Rate
12.5%
Median Home Value
$96,700
-$118,900 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$520
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
8.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
12.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
17.4%
$50–100k
36.0%
$100–200k
24.4%
$200–300k
9.1%
$300–500k
2.1%
$500k–$1M
0.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
43.6%
$500–1k
55.9%
$1–1.5k
0.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.3%
1 vehicle
39.8%
2 vehicles
37.5%
3+
20.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
74.5%
Single-fam. att.
2.5%
2–4 units
2.2%
5–19 units
1.1%
20+ units
2.8%
Mobile home
5.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
19.6%
1940–1969
1.1%
1970–1999
33.9%
2000–2009
1.1%
2010+
4.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
92.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
22.7%
-9.2 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
10.8%
Some College / Associate
18.4%
Less Than High School
1.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
57.6%
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
-1.2 pp vs. state
Work from Home
6.9%
Self-Employed
8.5%
Government Workers
14.2%
Private For-Profit
77.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
31.2%
Manufacturing
14.4%
Retail
13.8%
Arts/Entmt.
9.6%
Construction
7.0%
Public Admin
5.9%
Agriculture
5.3%
Transportation
4.0%
Prof. Services
3.8%
Finance
2.2%
Wholesale
0.8%
Occupation
Production
25.0%
Management
24.9%
Food Prep
22.8%
Sales
16.3%
Construction
11.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
18.6 min
Drove Alone
80.6%
Carpool
3.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
6.9%
Walked
2.8%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
778
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
47.8%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
19.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.5%
5–9
5.8%
10–14
5.3%
15–19
5.1%
20–24
5.2%
25–34
13.5%
35–44
12.9%
45–54
11.9%
55–64
5.2%
65–74
5.3%
75–84
11.6%
85+
7.7%
Under 18: 21.3%
Working age (18–64): 78.7%
65 and over: 22.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.2%
Naturalized Citizen
18.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
10.4%
With a Disability
19.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
88.6%
Uninsured
11.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
89.2%
Has a Computer
93.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
91.8%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023