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Albany

California · 18,539 residents · 1.79 sq mi
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Albany is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,994. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $625,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,539
+13%since 2000
from 16,444 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10,357 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 9,187 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
+2%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K17K18K19K21K1990201020202024Albany
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,994
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,919 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,819
+29%since 2000
from $28,494 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$625,400
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,409
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $947 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.6%
−15.0 ptssince 2000
from 50.6% in 2000
51.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.7
+56%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic49.3%(9,136)
Black3.3%(621)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(1,891)
Asian31%(5,754)
Other4.7%(879)
Diversity Score79.6%(14,762)
Diversity Score
80
+16%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
37.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 34.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+35%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
53.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
22.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
4.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
67.6%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
32.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.9%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albany, California?

Albany, California has about 18,539 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Albany, California?

The typical household in Albany, California earns about $71,994 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 $625,400, and the typical rent is about $1,409 a month.

How educated are people in Albany, California?

About 68.8% 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 8.7% 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 2,212 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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