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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Albany

California · 16,444 residents · 1.79 sq mi
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Albany is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $54,919. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $305,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,444
+1%since 1990
from 16,327 in 1990
1990 – 2025
9,187 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 9,121 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.3
+5%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K17K18K19K21K1990201020202024Albany
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,919
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,836 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$28,494
+57%since 1990
from $18,158 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.9%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$305,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $239,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$947
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $660 in 1990
US average: $602
50.6%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 45.8% in 1990
49.4% rent
5.6
−19%since 1990
from 6.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

64.0%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 55.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.8%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 91.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
34.0%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 30.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
−18%since 1990
from 26.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albany, California?

Albany, California has about 16,444 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Albany, California?

The typical household in Albany, California earns about $54,919 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 $305,500, and the typical rent is about $947 a month.

How educated are people in Albany, California?

About 64.0% 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 7.9% of people in Albany, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Albany, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Albany, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 117 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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