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Albany

Missouri · 1,730 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 $32,386. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $69,800. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
1,730
−11%since 2000
from 1,937 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
708 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 793 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.1
+1%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Albany
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,386
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,912 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,106
+3%since 2000
from $17,552 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$367
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $281 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.4%
−30.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,690)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other0.6%(11)
Diversity Score5.2%(91)
Diversity Score
5
+406%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+55%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% 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
4.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.5%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albany, Missouri?

Albany, Missouri has about 1,730 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Albany, Missouri?

The typical household in Albany, Missouri earns about $32,386 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 $69,800, and the typical rent is about $367 a month.

How educated are people in Albany, Missouri?

About 12.4% 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 13.4% of people in Albany, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Albany, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Albany, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 216 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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