102,076
Albany is a city located in Albany County New York. Albany has a 2024 population of 102,076. Albany is currently growing at a rate of 0.84% annually and its population has increased by 3.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 98,682 in 2020.
The average household income in Albany is $76,486 with a poverty rate of 23.34%. The median age in Albany is 32 years: 31.4 years for males, and 32.7 years for females.
Albany is located on the Hudson River about 135 miles north of New York City.
Population Density of Albany, New York
Together with Saratoga Springs, Troy, and Schenectady, Albany forms the Capital District, which in turn is made up mostly of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy MSA. This is the 4th largest MSA in the state of New York and the 58th largest in the U.S. with a population of 870,000. The largest limit of metropolitan area around this city has a population of 1.17 million.
Albany Population Diversity
Albany has always been a city of immigrants. Originally it was settled by immigrants from Germany and the Netherlands, although the English overtook the city at the beginning of the 19th century. By the mid-19th century, immigrants from Ireland outnumbered almost all other ethnicities. Later Italians and Poles rose to a majority. In the 20th century, the African-American population began to grow. In 1950, African-Americans accounted for 3% of the people, which doubled by 1960 and again in 1970. By 2010, the African-American population was 30%.
The most common ancestry groups in Albany are Irish (18%), Italian (12%), German (10%), English (5%), and Polish (4%). Albany is noted for having a population that reflects the characteristics of the U.S. consumer population as a whole, more so than any other major city. In fact, Albany is one of the most common test markets for new products.
Albany Population Growth
35 counties in New York experienced a population decline from 2010 to 2013, although downstate New York and Albany experienced population growth. While far from the fastest-growing region in the state, the Capital Region continues modest population growth, according to recent census estimates. Between 2010 and 2013, the region grew by 2,430 immigrants.
Dutch colonists formed the first European settlement in the Albany area in 1614 with the construction of Fort Nassau followed by Fort Orange being built a decade later in its place. The Dutch formed alliances with the Mohawk and Mahican people in the area and developed a fur trade that attracted more settlers. The English took over the nearby village of Beverwijck in 1664 and renamed it the city of Albany after the Duke of Albany. It was chartered under English rule in 1686 and became New York's capital in 1797 after the U.S. gained independence from England.
Throughout the 18th and 19th century, Albany was a major transportation and trade center, and its central location made it home to some of the world's earliest railroad systems. It was also one of the ten most populous cities in the country between 1810 and 1860.
Albany today is one of the oldest surviving settlements of the original 13 colonies, and it is the longest continuously chartered city in the country. It was one of the first cities on earth to install public sewer lines, water mains, electricity, and utilities that attracted new industry. It was also home to one of the world's first commercial airports, which later became Albany International Airport.
Albany Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Albany was:
- White: 53.67%
- Black or African American: 27.89%
- Two or more races: 7.58%
- Asian: 7.14%
- Other race: 3.53%
- Native American: 0.16%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.03%
State
New York
County
Albany County
Land Area (mi²)
21.4
sq mi
Density (mi²)
4,769.10
/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
3.44% (
3,394
)
The current population of Albany, New York is 102,076 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates (released May 2024). The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 98,682.
Population by Race
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Albany Population by Race
Albany Population Pyramid 2024
Albany Median Age
32
Total
31.4
Male
32.7
Female
Albany Adults
There are 84,671 adults, (13,643 of whom are seniors) in Albany.
Albany Age Dependency
40.4
Age Dependency Ratio
19.2
Old Age Dependency Ratio
21.1
Child Dependency Ratio
Albany Sex Ratio
Female | 51,833 | 51.99% |
Male | 47,859 | 48.01% |
Albany Population by Age
Albany Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
---|---|---|---|---|
All | 43,435 | 2.05 | 36.7 | 63.3 |
Non Family | 25,357 | 1.38 | 26.6 | 73.4 |
Married | 10,363 | 2.99 | 67.1 | 32.9 |
Female | 6,351 | 2.95 | 26.8 | 73.2 |
Male | 1,364 | 3.13 | 42 | 58 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.05
Average Household Size
36.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Albany Households and Families
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
Albany Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Albany Educational Attainment by Race
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 98.41%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 71.43%.
Albany Educational Attainment by Race
All
Male
Female
$46,506
Average Earnings
$51,574
Average Male
$41,997
Average Female
Albany Earnings by Educational Attainment
Albany Language by Age
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
Albany Language
82.63% of Albany residents speak only English, while 17.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.74% of the population.
Albany Language
Albany Poverty by Race
rate
23.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.01%
Male Poverty Rate
22.7%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Albany
The race most likely to be in poverty in Albany is Other, with 34.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Albany is White, with 15.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.88%.
Albany Poverty
rate
Albany Poverty Rate by Education
rate
Albany Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex
Albany Income by Household Type
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
mean
median
Income by Household Type
Albany Marital Status
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Marriage Rates
27.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.6%
Male Marriage Rate
25.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Albany Married by Age and Sex
male
female
Albany Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Albany Marital Status by Race
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Albany Marital Status
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
Albany Veterans by War
count
Albany Veterans by Age
count
Albany Veterans by Race
Albany Veterans by Education
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
Albany Veterans by Education
LaborForceParticipation
64%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Employment Rate
8%
Unemployment Rate
Albany Employment by Age
LaborForceParticipation
Albany Employment by Race
LaborForceParticipation
Albany Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.09%
Born in Albany
85.23%
Native Born
14.77%
Foreign Born
7.01%
Non Citizen
7.75%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
85.23% of Albany residents were born in the United States, with 67.09% having been born in New York. 7.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Albany Place of Birth
Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change
Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
---|---|---|---|
2029 | 106,320 | 849 | 0.8% |
2028 | 105,471 | 849 | 0.81% |
2027 | 104,622 | 848 | 0.82% |
2026 | 103,774 | 849 | 0.82% |
2025 | 102,925 | 849 | 0.83% |
2024 | 102,076 | 848 | 0.84% |
2023 | 101,228 | 344 | 0.34% |
2022 | 100,884 | 174 | 0.17% |
2021 | 100,710 | 2,028 | 2.06% |
2020 | 98,682 | 2,649 | 2.76% |
2019 | 96,033 | -989 | -1.02% |
2018 | 97,022 | -753 | -0.77% |
2017 | 97,775 | -210 | -0.21% |
2016 | 97,985 | -254 | -0.26% |
2015 | 98,239 | -153 | -0.16% |
2014 | 98,392 | -113 | -0.11% |
2013 | 98,505 | 86 | 0.09% |
2012 | 98,419 | 459 | 0.47% |
2011 | 97,960 | 214 | 0.22% |
2010 | 97,746 | 0 | 0% |
2000 | 95,658 | -5,424 | -5.37% |
1990 | 101,082 | -645 | -0.63% |
1980 | 101,727 | -14,054 | -12.14% |
1970 | 115,781 | -13,945 | -10.75% |
1960 | 129,726 | -5,269 | -3.9% |
1950 | 134,995 | 4,418 | 3.38% |
1940 | 130,577 | 3,165 | 2.48% |
1930 | 127,412 | 14,068 | 12.41% |
1920 | 113,344 | 13,091 | 13.06% |
1910 | 100,253 | 6,102 | 6.48% |
1900 | 94,151 | -772 | -0.81% |
1890 | 94,923 | 4,165 | 4.59% |
1880 | 90,758 | 21,336 | 30.73% |
1870 | 69,422 | 7,055 | 11.31% |
1860 | 62,367 | 11,604 | 22.86% |
1850 | 50,763 | 17,042 | 50.54% |
1840 | 33,721 | 9,512 | 39.29% |
1830 | 24,209 | 11,579 | 91.68% |
1820 | 12,630 | 1,868 | 17.36% |
1810 | 10,762 | 5,473 | 103.48% |
1800 | 5,289 | 1,791 | 51.2% |
1790 | 3,498 | -102,822 | -96.71% |
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