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Albany

Kentucky · 2,033 residents · 2.274 sq mi
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Albany has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,343. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $58,000. The poverty rate of 44.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,033
−8%since 2000
from 2,220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
894 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 976 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.7
+5%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Albany
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,343
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,558 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,672
−2%since 2000
from $12,919 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
44.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 35.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$285
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $257 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.9%
−30.6 ptssince 2000
from 54.5% in 2000
49.6% rent
Vacancy rate
19.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+36%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(2,133)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(69)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(173)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(1,861)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(127)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0.5%(9)
Diversity Score16.9%(343)
Diversity Score
17
+116%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
52.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 52.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+61%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albany, Kentucky?

Albany, Kentucky has about 2,033 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Albany, Kentucky?

The typical household in Albany, Kentucky earns about $16,343 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Albany, Kentucky expensive?

In Albany, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $58,000, and the typical rent is about $285 a month.

How educated are people in Albany, Kentucky?

About 4.8% of adults age 25 and over in Albany, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Albany, Kentucky?

About 44.1% of people in Albany, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Albany, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Albany, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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