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Albion

Indiana · 2,222 residents · 1.908 sq mi
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Albion has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,531. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $91,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,222
−3%since 2000
from 2,284 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,165 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,197 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
+20%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Albion
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,531
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,282 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,000
+28%since 2000
from $16,405 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade52.3%
US avg: 10%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
44.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−8%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(2,215)
Black0.9%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(30)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(129)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(2,010)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino5%(110)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other1%(23)
Diversity Score17%(378)
Diversity Score
17
+202%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+89%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.8%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albion, Indiana?

Albion, Indiana has about 2,222 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Albion, Indiana?

The typical household in Albion, Indiana earns about $51,531 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Albion, Indiana expensive?

In Albion, Indiana, the median home is worth about $91,500, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Albion, Indiana?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Albion, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Albion, Indiana?

About 14.3% of people in Albion, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Albion, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Albion, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 399 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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