CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Albany

New York · 97,856 residents · 21.404 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Albany metro area
Compare
The short version

Albany has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,158. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $177,200. At a median age of 30.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 25.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
97,856
+2%since 2000
from 95,658 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,572 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 4,469 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.3
−4%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
93K95K98K100K102K1990201020202024Albany
2024100K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,158
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,041 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,341
+28%since 2000
from $18,281 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,200
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$816
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $570 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 37.6% in 2000
63.4% rent
Vacancy rate
15.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+40%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Albany on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(58,459)
Black27.2%(26,042)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(5,349)
Asian3.2%(3,089)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.2%(62,348)
2010
White, non-Hispanic54%(52,857)
Black29.1%(28,479)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(8,396)
Asian5%(4,850)
Other4.2%(4,091)
Diversity Score77.3%(75,639)
Diversity Score
77
+19%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 32.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+52%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
12.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
24.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.1%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
11.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Albany

Fort Myers
Pop 101,581
Davenport
Pop 100,358
Miami Gardens
Pop 113,579
Peoria
Pop 110,920
Places similar to Albany
Head to head

Compare Albany to nearby cities

ALBANY VS
Roessleville
Income$96,058+145%
Home value$264,500+49%
Population10,968−89%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ALBANY VS
Loudonville
Income$142,829+265%
Home value$391,200+121%
Population10,527−90%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ALBANY VS
Rensselaer
Income$70,080+79%
Home value$208,900+18%
Population9,421−91%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ALBANY VS
Westmere
Income$88,378+126%
Home value$313,400+77%
Population8,334−92%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Albany, New York?

Albany, New York has about 97,856 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Albany, New York earns about $39,158 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 $177,200, and the typical rent is about $816 a month.

How educated are people in Albany, New York?

About 37.2% 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 25.3% 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 3,226 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
New York
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Albany with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →