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Albany

Louisiana · 1,235 residents · 1.34 sq mi
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Albany has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,976. Population has grown 43% since 2000. 21% 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 $161,200. Households here earn about 28% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,235
+43%since 2000
from 865 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
922 / sq mi
+43%since 2000
from 646 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+12%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5508211K1K2K1990201020202024Albany
2024991
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,976
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,208 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,766
+45%since 2000
from $16,407 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,200
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$642
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
50.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−16%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(841)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(37)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(1,044)
Black8.2%(101)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(39)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.1%(335)
Diversity Score
27
+528%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+27.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+23%since 2000
from 27.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−15.4 ptssince 2011
from 18.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.9%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
64.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albany, Louisiana?

Albany, Louisiana has about 1,235 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Albany, Louisiana?

The typical household in Albany, Louisiana earns about $64,976 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Albany, Louisiana expensive?

In Albany, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $161,200, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in Albany, Louisiana?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Albany, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Albany, Louisiana?

About 7.4% of people in Albany, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Albany, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Albany, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 595 residents, a change of about 93 percent over that period.

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

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