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Albany, New York
Albany, city, in Albany County, New York. Albany had 101,698 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 99,224 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 100,492 (±63). GEOID 3601000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
101,698
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 99,224 · ACS 2020-2024: 100,492 ±63
Median household income
$61,986
±$2,652 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$234,700
±$6,884 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$1,216
±$37 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Albany and what county is it in?
Albany is a city in Albany County, New York. It covers 21.4 square miles of land, 4,636 residents per square mile in 2020.
Albany is in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Albany, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 101,698 people lived in Albany on July 1, 2025, up 2.6% since 2020, while New York shrank 1.0%. The 2020 Census counted 99,224 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 100,492 (±63).
| Measure | Albany | Albany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 100,492 ±63 | 317,018 | +3,014 |
| Households | 44,357 ±1,011 | 134,703 | +3,102 |
| Average household size | 2.00 ±0.05 | 2.21 | −0.11 |
| Housing units | 50,408 ±877 | 147,662 | +1,595 |
Albany's population since 2000
From 95,658 in 2000 to 101,698 in 2025: up 6.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Albany as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Albany?
The median resident of Albany is 32.0 years old; 13.9% are under 18 and 14.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 50.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 24.6%. 15.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Albany | Albany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.0 ±0.6 | 38.4 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 13.9% ±0.9 pts | 18.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.0% ±0.7 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Male | 48.2% ±1.0 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.0% ±1.1 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 50.1% ±1.3 pts | 68.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 24.6% ±1.3 pts | 11.5% | −2.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 7.7% ±0.9 pts | 7.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.5% ±1.0 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.2% ±1.4 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.5% ±1.6 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.4% ±0.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 15.5% ±1.0 pts | 12.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.2% ±0.8 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.3% ±1.0 pts | 93.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 45.3% ±1.7 pts | 46.4% | +5.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 21.2% ±1.5 pts | 22.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.4% ±1.5 pts | 86.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6% ±0.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Albany earn?
Half of Albany's 44,357 households earn less than $61,986 a year (±$2,652), against $85,333 in Albany County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 the median was $56,397 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,589 after inflation. 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Albany | Albany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,986 ±$2,652 | $85,333 | +$5,589 |
| Mean household income | $83,745 ±$3,073 | $111,519 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,843 ±$1,292 | $48,210 | +$1,939 |
| People below the poverty line | 22.9% ±1.8 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.3% ±5.2 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.3% ±1.7 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.8% ±1.3 pts | 95.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.1% ±1.5 pts | 90.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Albany?
Owners occupy 38.2% of Albany's occupied homes and renters 61.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $234,700 by its owner (±$6,884). The median renter pays $1,216 a month including utilities, and 42.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Albany | Albany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $234,700 ±$6,884 | $294,600 | +$14,283 |
| Median gross rent | $1,216 ±$37 | $1,313 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.9% ±3.4 pts | 37.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,847 ±$62 | $1,998 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 38.2% ±2.0 pts | 56.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 61.8% ±2.0 pts | 43.4% | – |
| Housing units | 50,408 ±877 | 147,662 | +1,595 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.8% ±0.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.6% ±0.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 27.9% ±1.4 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.0% ±1.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 42.5% ±2.2 pts | 26.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 24.0% ±2.2 pts | 12.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Albany building?
Builders took permits for 354 new housing units in Albany in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 3.5 per 1,000 residents against 1.9 across New York.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Albany work and get to work?
55.2% of Albany's workers drive alone and 13.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.8%.
| Measure | Albany | Albany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.4% ±1.4 pts | 63.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.8% ±1.2 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 55.2% ±2.3 pts | 66.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.4% ±1.4 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 10.2% ±1.5 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Walked | 8.5% ±1.1 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.2% ±1.5 pts | 15.2% | +10.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.0 min ±0.8 | 21.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Albany?
29 census tracts lie mostly in Albany (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $28,311 (Tract 5.01) to $111,646 (Tract 4.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 20Albany County | 6,733 | $83,597 |
| Tract 15Albany County | 5,729 | $38,365 |
| Tract 4.04Albany County | 5,337 | not published |
| Tract 26Albany County | 4,700 | $69,874 |
| Tract 16Albany County | 4,569 | $61,154 |
| Tract 4.03Albany County | 4,561 | $111,646 |
| Tract 17Albany County | 4,510 | $87,940 |
| Tract 18.02Albany County | 4,170 | $80,266 |
| Tract 5.01Albany County | 3,813 | $28,311 |
| Tract 14Albany County | 3,770 | $64,348 |
| Tract 21Albany County | 3,658 | $39,671 |
| Tract 18.04Albany County | 3,633 | $105,027 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Albany) · Census block assignment files
How does Albany compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Albany is the 333rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 6th-most populous of 594 in New York.
Albany ranks 1,341st of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 6th | 594 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 120th | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 156th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 1,341st | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 1,073rd | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 801st | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 628th | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 94th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 440th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 1,563rd | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,606th | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 616th | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 1,388th | 1,652 |
Albany's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
Every place in New York, sortable · Compare Albany with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Albany?
3 of the 57 figures for Albany on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Albany are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Albany.