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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Albany

California · 16,327 residents · 1.79 sq mi
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Albany is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $34,836. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $239,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

16,327
−1%vs 2000
vs 16,444 in 2000
1990 – 2025
9,121 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 9,187 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.5
−5%vs 2000
vs 36.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$34,836
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $54,919 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,158
−36%vs 2000
vs $28,494 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.6%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$239,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $305,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$660
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $947 in 2000
US average: $450
45.8%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 50.6% in 2000
54.2% rent
6.9
+24%vs 2000
vs 5.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(9,461)
Black3.9%(644)
Hispanic / Latino8%(1,312)
Asian24.9%(4,094)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.7%(11,293)
1990
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(11,580)
Black6.1%(1,003)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(1,265)
Asian19.8%(3,229)
Other3.2%(515)
Diversity Score65.5%(10,689)
65
−5%vs 2000
vs 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

55.5%
−8.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
91.9%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
30.1%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 34.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.3 min
+22%vs 2000
vs 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Albany, California?

Albany, California has about 16,327 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Albany, California?

The typical household in Albany, California earns about $34,836 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Albany, California expensive?

In Albany, California, the median home is worth about $239,600, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in Albany, California?

About 55.5% of adults age 25 and over in Albany, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Albany, California?

About 9.6% of people in Albany, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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