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Albion

New York · 5,637 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 $39,718. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 1,801 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $68,400. Households here earn about 44% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,637
−24%since 2000
from 7,438 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,930 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 2,547 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+15%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K1990201020202024Albion
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,718
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,010 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,735
+83%since 2000
from $13,531 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services14.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,400
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$768
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
43.5% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(4,257)
Black9.3%(523)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(407)
Asian0.5%(29)
Other5.7%(321)
Diversity Score48.9%(2,757)
Diversity Score
49
−11%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+29%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.2%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albion, New York?

Albion, New York has about 5,637 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Albion, New York earns about $39,718 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 $68,400, and the typical rent is about $768 a month.

How educated are people in Albion, New York?

About 6.3% 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 17.8% 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 226 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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