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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Albany

Georgia · 76,939 residents · 55.064 sq mi
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Albany has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,639. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $69,200. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 27.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

76,939
−2%since 1990
from 78,122 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,397 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,419 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.1
+6%since 1990
from 29.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
66K69K73K76K79K1990201020202024Albany
202467K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,639
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,885 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,485
+48%since 1990
from $10,496 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.1%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 27.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$466
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $332 in 1990
US average: $602
47.4%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 47.2% in 1990
52.6% rent
2.4
−6%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic44.1%(34,472)
Black54.9%(42,893)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(649)
Asian0.5%(413)
Diversity Score64%(49,985)
2000
White, non-Hispanic32.7%(25,193)
Black64.5%(49,643)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(950)
Asian0.6%(451)
Diversity Score58.3%(44,874)
58
−9%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.2%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 17.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.5%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 66.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.4%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.2 min
−19%since 1990
from 13.9 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, Georgia?

Albany, Georgia has about 76,939 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Albany, Georgia?

The typical household in Albany, Georgia earns about $28,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Albany, Georgia expensive?

In Albany, Georgia, the median home is worth about $69,200, and the typical rent is about $466 a month.

How educated are people in Albany, Georgia?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Albany, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Albany, Georgia?

About 27.1% of people in Albany, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Albany, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Albany, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,183 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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