CensusEasy
CITY

Albers

Illinois · 1,114 residents (2025 est.) · 0.992 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the St. Louis metro area
Compare
The short version

Albers is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,583. Population has grown 46% since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $210,200. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 31% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,280
+46%since 2000
from 878 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,290 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 885 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
+33%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,114 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6668791K1K2K1990201020202024Albers
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,583
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,964 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,509
+160%since 2000
from $19,017 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.4%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
+26%since 2010
from 0.292 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration14.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$210,200
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$988
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
17.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.2%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−9%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
RELATED:See current rent listings in Albers on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(864)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,220)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(21)
Asian0.9%(12)
Other2.1%(27)
Diversity Score11.3%(145)
Diversity Score
11
+399%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+30%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.9%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 82.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.6%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.9%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2012
from 6.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−91.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2017
from 82.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2016
from 90.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2016
from 8.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Albers

Indian Shores
Pop 1,167
Bethany Beach
Pop 1,104
Anna Maria
Pop 1,023
Southport
Pop 873
Places similar to Albers
Head to head

Compare Albers to nearby cities

ALBERS VS
Mascoutah
Income$97,375−11%
Home value$224,900+7%
Population9,239+729%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ALBERS VS
Highland
Income$82,551−25%
Home value$202,900−3%
Population10,042+801%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ALBERS VS
Shiloh
Income$99,573−9%
Home value$274,000+30%
Population14,604+1211%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ALBERS VS
O'Fallon
Income$105,982−3%
Home value$295,700+41%
Population32,656+2831%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Albers, Illinois?

Albers, Illinois has about 1,280 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Albers, Illinois?

The typical household in Albers, Illinois earns about $109,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Albers, Illinois expensive?

In Albers, Illinois, the median home is worth about $210,200, and the typical rent is about $988 a month.

How educated are people in Albers, Illinois?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Albers, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Albers, Illinois?

About 7.2% of people in Albers, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Albers, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Albers, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 543 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Illinois
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Albers with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →

Albers, Illinois: demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy