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Albion

New York · 6,056 residents · 2.92 sq mi
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Albion has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,576. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 1,382 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,400. Households here earn about 36% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,056
−19%since 2000
from 7,438 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,074 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 2,547 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.7
+11%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K1990201020202024Albion
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,576
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,010 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,423
+44%since 2000
from $13,531 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,400
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.2%
−26.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
42.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−6%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(4,882)
Black9%(547)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(383)
Asian0.7%(41)
Other2.9%(177)
Diversity Score41.4%(2,509)
Diversity Score
41
−25%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+24.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+34%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
16.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.6%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albion, New York?

Albion, New York has about 6,056 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Albion, New York earns about $35,576 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 $65,400, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Albion, New York?

About 12.9% 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 15.4% of people in Albion, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Albion, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Albion, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 193 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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