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Albany

Kentucky · 1,760 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 $27,135. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 460 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $77,100. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 48% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,760
−21%since 2000
from 2,220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
774 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 976 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+10%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Albany
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,135
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,558 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,513
+43%since 2000
from $12,919 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 35.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,100
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$419
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $257 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 54.5% in 2000
53.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(1,597)
Black0.7%(12)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(97)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(66)
Diversity Score22.9%(404)
Diversity Score
23
+194%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.7%
+22.8 ptssince 2000
from 52.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+62%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 43.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albany, Kentucky?

Albany, Kentucky has about 1,760 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Albany, Kentucky?

The typical household in Albany, Kentucky earns about $27,135 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 $77,100, and the typical rent is about $419 a month.

How educated are people in Albany, Kentucky?

About 16.9% 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 29.7% 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 302 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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