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Albany

Georgia · 69,647 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 $38,826. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $100,300. The poverty rate of 29.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
69,647
−9%since 2000
from 76,939 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,265 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,397 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
+16%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
66K69K73K76K79K1990201020202024Albany
202467K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,826
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,639 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,351
+31%since 2000
from $15,485 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$766
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $466 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
36.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 47.4% in 2000
63.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+7%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic32.7%(25,193)
Black64.5%(49,643)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(950)
Asian0.6%(451)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.3%(44,874)
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.7%(13,724)
Black74.6%(51,952)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(1,644)
Asian0.7%(508)
Other2.2%(1,551)
Diversity Score49.9%(34,739)
Diversity Score
50
−14%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+64%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.0%
−62.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albany, Georgia?

Albany, Georgia has about 69,647 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Albany, Georgia?

The typical household in Albany, Georgia earns about $38,826 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 $100,300, and the typical rent is about $766 a month.

How educated are people in Albany, Georgia?

About 20.8% 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 29.7% 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 8,475 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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