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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Albany

Indiana · 2,367 residents · 1.981 sq mi
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Albany has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,087. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $34,800. Households here earn about 27% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,367
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2,368 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,195 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,195 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.4
−12%vs 2000
vs 37.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Albany
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,087
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,314 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,148
−39%vs 2000
vs $16,620 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.7%
+6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$34,800
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $63,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$261
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $383 in 2000
US average: $450
69.1%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.4% in 2000
30.9% rent
1.7
−14%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(2,330)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(3)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(35)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(2,349)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other0.3%(7)
Diversity Score1.9%(45)
2
+27%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.7%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.4%
−14.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.2%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.1 min
+43%vs 2000
vs 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albany, Indiana?

Albany, Indiana has about 2,367 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Albany, Indiana?

The typical household in Albany, Indiana earns about $21,087 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Albany, Indiana expensive?

In Albany, Indiana, the median home is worth about $34,800, and the typical rent is about $261 a month.

How educated are people in Albany, Indiana?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Albany, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Albany, Indiana?

About 12.7% of people in Albany, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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