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Albany

California · 20,271 residents · 1.79 sq mi
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Albany is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,132. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $907,700. Households here earn about 31% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,271
+23%since 2000
from 16,444 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11,325 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 9,187 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K17K18K19K21K1990201020202024Albany
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,132
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,919 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,474
+84%since 2000
from $28,494 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.0%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$907,700
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,927
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $947 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 50.6% in 2000
51.1% rent
Afford Score
8.8
+58%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.1%(8,945)
Black3.4%(691)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(2,665)
Asian30.3%(6,143)
Other8.9%(1,813)
Diversity Score85.8%(17,397)
Diversity Score
86
+25%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
40.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 34.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+52%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
36.0%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
70.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
31.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−89.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albany, California?

Albany, California has about 20,271 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Albany, California?

The typical household in Albany, California earns about $103,132 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 $907,700, and the typical rent is about $1,927 a month.

How educated are people in Albany, California?

About 72.8% 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 8.5% 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 3,944 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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