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Albany

Texas · 2,034 residents · 1.567 sq mi
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Albany has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,161. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $66,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,034
+6%since 2000
from 1,921 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,298 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,226 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+4%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Albany
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,161
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,793
+13%since 2000
from $17,470 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing13.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$395
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $443 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.8%
−50.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
23.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+12%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(1,738)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(155)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.5%(374)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(1,762)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(214)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other1.5%(30)
Diversity Score28.1%(571)
Diversity Score
28
+44%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
−30%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.8%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albany, Texas?

Albany, Texas has about 2,034 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Albany, Texas?

The typical household in Albany, Texas earns about $46,161 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Albany, Texas expensive?

In Albany, Texas, the median home is worth about $66,300, and the typical rent is about $395 a month.

How educated are people in Albany, Texas?

About 29.0% of adults age 25 and over in Albany, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Albany, Texas?

About 14.6% of people in Albany, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Albany, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Albany, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 72 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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