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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Albany

Missouri · 1,946 residents · 2.442 sq mi
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Albany has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,424. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $30,100. With a median age of 41.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 30% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,946
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,937 in 2000
1990 – 2025
797 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 793 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.6
−5%vs 2000
vs 43.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Albany
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,424
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,912 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,743
−44%vs 2000
vs $17,552 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.5%
+5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$30,100
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$236
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $281 in 2000
US average: $450
72.6%
+3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.2% in 2000
27.4% rent
1.6
−24%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,914)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(20)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,912)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(11)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other1.4%(28)
Diversity Score5.7%(110)
6
+445%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.3%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.6%
−6.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.9%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.2 min
+30%vs 2000
vs 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Albany, Missouri?

Albany, Missouri has about 1,946 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Albany, Missouri?

The typical household in Albany, Missouri earns about $18,424 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Albany, Missouri expensive?

In Albany, Missouri, the median home is worth about $30,100, and the typical rent is about $236 a month.

How educated are people in Albany, Missouri?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Albany, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Albany, Missouri?

About 16.5% of people in Albany, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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

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