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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Albany

Oregon · 40,852 residents · 17.838 sq mi
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Albany has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,409. Population has grown 39% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $124,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

40,852
+39%since 1990
from 29,463 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,290 / sq mi
+39%since 1990
from 1,652 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.6
+6%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
27K35K43K51K60K1990201020202024Albany
202457K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,409
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,474 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,570
+62%since 1990
from $11,444 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.6%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$124,500
+82%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$594
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $396 in 1990
US average: $602
59.5%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 51.9% in 1990
40.5% rent
3.2
+49%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(28,463)
Black0.4%(127)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(790)
Asian0.7%(214)
Diversity Score14.2%(4,184)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(36,361)
Black0.5%(192)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(2,489)
Asian1.1%(457)
Diversity Score18.6%(7,581)
19
+31%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.4%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.7%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 81.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.0%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.7 min
−31%since 1990
from 17.1 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, Oregon?

Albany, Oregon has about 40,852 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Albany, Oregon?

The typical household in Albany, Oregon earns about $39,409 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Albany, Oregon expensive?

In Albany, Oregon, the median home is worth about $124,500, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Albany, Oregon?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Albany, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Albany, Oregon?

About 11.6% of people in Albany, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Albany, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Albany, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,389 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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

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