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Albany

Oregon · 56,472 residents · 17.838 sq mi
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Albany has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,172. Population has grown 38% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $244,000.

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
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
56,472
+38%since 2000
from 40,852 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,166 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 2,290 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+9%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K35K43K51K60K1990201020202024Albany
202457K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,172
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,409 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,802
+55%since 2000
from $18,570 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,000
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,047
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $594 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
41.3% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+24%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(36,361)
Black0.5%(192)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(2,489)
Asian1.1%(457)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.6%(7,581)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(42,824)
Black0.8%(435)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(7,949)
Asian1.7%(975)
Other4.3%(2,408)
Diversity Score45.1%(25,490)
Diversity Score
45
+143%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+76%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.2%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−77.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albany, Oregon?

Albany, Oregon has about 56,472 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Albany, Oregon?

The typical household in Albany, Oregon earns about $62,172 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 $244,000, and the typical rent is about $1,047 a month.

How educated are people in Albany, Oregon?

About 27.7% 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 10.9% 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 27,009 residents, a change of about 92 percent over that period.

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