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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Albany

New York · 95,658 residents · 21.404 sq mi
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Albany has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,041. Population has declined 5% since 1990. Median home value is $97,000. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the New York median. 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

95,658
−5%since 1990
from 101,082 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,469 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 4,723 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.4
+1%since 1990
from 31.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
93K95K98K100K102K1990201020202024Albany
2024100K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,041
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,152 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,281
+33%since 1990
from $13,742 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.7%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 18.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$97,000
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $101,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$570
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $456 in 1990
US average: $602
37.6%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 38.3% in 1990
62.4% rent
3.2
−20%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(76,316)
Black20.7%(20,919)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(3,225)
Asian2.3%(2,283)
Diversity Score52.9%(53,423)
2000
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(58,459)
Black27.2%(26,042)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(5,349)
Asian3.2%(3,089)
Diversity Score65.2%(62,348)
65
+23%since 1990
from 53 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

32.5%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 29.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.2%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 77.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
15.4%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.9 min
−26%since 1990
from 16.1 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, New York?

Albany, New York has about 95,658 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Albany, New York?

The typical household in Albany, New York earns about $30,041 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Albany, New York expensive?

In Albany, New York, the median home is worth about $97,000, and the typical rent is about $570 a month.

How educated are people in Albany, New York?

About 32.5% of adults age 25 and over in Albany, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Albany, New York?

About 21.7% of people in Albany, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Albany, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Albany, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5,424 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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