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Albany

Missouri · 1,679 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 $41,161. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $69,200. Households here earn about 28% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,679
−13%since 2000
from 1,937 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
688 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 793 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
−3%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Albany
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,161
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,912 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,277
+21%since 2000
from $17,552 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,200
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$501
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $281 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
33.2% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−22%since 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(1,569)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(35)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other1.6%(27)
Diversity Score9.7%(162)
Diversity Score
10
+832%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+45%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.9%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.3%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albany, Missouri?

Albany, Missouri has about 1,679 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Albany, Missouri?

The typical household in Albany, Missouri earns about $41,161 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 $69,200, and the typical rent is about $501 a month.

How educated are people in Albany, Missouri?

About 18.4% 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 15.0% 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 267 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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