Albany, GA Metro Area

Metro Area

Population: 146,768 (2023 estimate)

Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA)

Metro area data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) are defined by the Office of Management and Budget and group counties with a central urban core plus surrounding communities that are economically tied to it. Metro areas often cross county and state lines, making them the best unit for understanding regional labor markets, housing costs, and commute patterns.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — Albany, GA Metro Area

What is the median household income in Albany, GA Metro Area?: The median household income in Albany, GA Metro Area is $54,219 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in Albany, GA Metro Area?: The poverty rate in Albany, GA Metro Area is 16.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in Albany, GA Metro Area?: $148,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in Albany, GA Metro Area?: The median gross rent in Albany, GA Metro Area is $922 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of Albany, GA Metro Area residents have a college degree?: 23.0% of adults in Albany, GA Metro Area hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).

Population

146,768

Median Income

$54,219

Median Home Value

$148,800

Poverty Rate

16.5%

Unemployment (ACS 2023)

8.2%

Median Age

38.0 yrs

Since 2019 Median Income: +$9,375 (+20.9%) Home Value: +$31,100 (+26.4%) Poverty Rate: -3.5 pp (-17.5%) Bachelor's+: +3.0 pp (+15%) Unemployment: -2.4 pp (-22.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 146,768

Median Age 38.0

Female 52.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 2.9% White (non-Hisp.) 40.3% Black 52.7% Asian 1.2% Two or More 3.7% Other 1.4%

Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Indian

0.2%

Chinese

0.2%

Filipino

0.2%

Korean

0.2%

Vietnamese

0.2%

Japanese

0.1%

Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Mexican

1.2%

Puerto Rican

0.4%

Cuban

0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $54,219 ±$2,113

Per Capita Income $75,551

Median Family Income $66,843

Poverty Rate 16.5%

Child Poverty Rate 25.3%

Working-Age Poverty Rate —

SNAP Recipients 23.5%

Social Security Income —

Retirement Income 24.0%

Household Income Distribution

< $10k

8.2%

$10–15k

6.2%

$15–25k

10.3%

$25–35k

8.7%

$35–50k

13.7%

$50–75k

17.0%

$75–100k

11.6%

$100–150k

14.9%

$150–200k

5.3%

$200k+

4.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 67,030

Owner-Occupied 56.3%

Renter-Occupied 43.7%

Vacancy Rate 14.3%

Median Home Value $148,800

Median Gross Rent $922

Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 20.7%

Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 43.8%

Home Value Distribution

< $50k

11.2%

$50–100k

19.8%

$100–200k

19.4%

$200–300k

23.1%

$300–500k

10.0%

$500k–$1M

3.3%

$1M+

0.7%

Gross Rent Distribution

< $500

8.8%

$500–1k

50.4%

$1–1.5k

32.1%

$1.5–2k

7.2%

$2–2.5k

0.3%

$2.5–3.5k

0.5%

$3.5k+

0.7%

Vehicle Availability

No vehicle

8.8%

1 vehicle

36.5%

2 vehicles

33.5%

21.2%

Housing Type

Single-fam. det.

64.5%

Single-fam. att.

1.8%

2–4 units

8.5%

5–19 units

5.2%

20+ units

1.8%

Mobile home

9.9%

Housing Age

Pre-1940

4.2%

1940–1969

4.3%

1970–1999

17.7%

2000–2009

12.4%

2010+

7.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 86.4%

Bachelor's or Higher 23.0%

Graduate Degree 10.7%

Some College / Associate 21.5%

Less Than High School 4.0%

Enrolled in School —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 57.5%

Unemployment Rate 8.2%

Work from Home 7.0%

Self-Employed 5.8%

Government Workers 19.5%

Private For-Profit 74.4%

Industry

Edu/Health

26.7%

Retail

12.2%

Manufacturing

9.3%

Prof. Services

9.2%

Public Admin

7.4%

Arts/Entmt.

7.2%

Transportation

6.8%

Construction

5.9%

Finance

4.5%

Agriculture

2.2%

Wholesale

1.9%

Information

1.1%

Occupation

Management

37.2%

Sales

21.4%

Food Prep

16.4%

Production

16.3%

Construction

8.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.6 min

Drove Alone 78.8%

Carpool 10.6%

Public Transit 0.8%

Work from Home 7.0%

Walked 1.2%

Bicycle —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 57,471

Avg. Household Size 2.00

Avg. Family Size —

Married-Couple Households 36.2%

Single-Mother Households —

Single-Father Households —

Living Alone —

Households with Children 12.1%

Multigenerational —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.2%

5–9

6.6%

10–14

7.1%

15–19

7.1%

20–24

6.8%

25–34

12.6%

35–44

12.2%

45–54

12.0%

55–64

6.2%

65–74

6.4%

75–84

10.4%

85+

4.7%

Under 18: 24.2% Working age (18–64): 75.8% 65 and over: 16.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.5%

Naturalized Citizen 53.5%

Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.4%

Foreign-Born Origin

Latin America

39.7%

Asia

30.8%

Africa

14.2%

Europe

11.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.7%

With a Disability 17.1%

Cognitive Difficulty —

Ambulatory Difficulty —

Health Insurance

Insured 87.2%

Uninsured 12.8%

Employer Insurance —

Medicaid —

Medicare —

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 81.2%

Has a Computer 90.9%

Same House 1 Year Ago 84.8%

Moved from Abroad 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023