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Albany

Minnesota · 1,796 residents · 2.176 sq mi
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Albany has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,577. Population has grown 16% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $86,700. Households here earn about 33% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,796
+16%since 1990
from 1,548 in 1990
1990 – 2025
825 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 711 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.8
Unchangedsince 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Albany
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,577
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,630 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,383
+54%since 1990
from $10,658 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.3%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$86,700
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$377
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
70.1%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 72.6% in 1990
29.9% rent
2.7
+21%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,541)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score2.4%(37)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,773)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score1.5%(28)
2
−36%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.9%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.0%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 63.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.5%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−41%since 1990
from 22.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albany, Minnesota?

Albany, Minnesota has about 1,796 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Albany, Minnesota?

The typical household in Albany, Minnesota earns about $31,577 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Albany, Minnesota expensive?

In Albany, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $86,700, and the typical rent is about $377 a month.

How educated are people in Albany, Minnesota?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Albany, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Albany, Minnesota?

About 10.3% of people in Albany, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Albany, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Albany, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 248 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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