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Albion

New York · 5,843 residents (2025 est.) · 2.92 sq mi
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Albion has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,581. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 1,932 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $82,300. Households here earn about 52% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,506
−26%since 2000
from 7,438 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,886 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 2,547 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
+25%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,843 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K1990201020202024Albion
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,581
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,010 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,030
+100%since 2000
from $13,531 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
−2%since 2010
from 0.424 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,300
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$881
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
37.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+1%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
15
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(5,230)
Black17.5%(1,303)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(693)
Asian0.6%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.1%(4,099)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(4,195)
Black6.3%(348)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(586)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.8%(377)
Diversity Score49.9%(2,750)
Diversity Score
50
−9%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.7%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+43%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.9%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.8%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2012
from 13.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.3%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2017
from 71.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 92.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 5.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albion, New York?

Albion, New York has about 5,506 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Albion, New York earns about $41,581 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Albion, New York expensive?

In Albion, New York, the median home is worth about $82,300, and the typical rent is about $881 a month.

How educated are people in Albion, New York?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Albion, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Albion, New York?

About 17.9% of people in Albion, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Albion, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Albion, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 357 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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