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Albany

Texas · 1,854 residents · 1.567 sq mi
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Albany has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,456. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $85,700. Households here earn about 32% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,854
−3%since 2000
from 1,921 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,183 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,226 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+6%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Albany
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,456
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,738
+42%since 2000
from $17,470 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing11.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,700
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$587
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $443 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
22.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+53%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(1,525)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino14%(259)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other4%(73)
Diversity Score39.7%(736)
Diversity Score
40
+104%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+13%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.3%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.3%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.5%
−61.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albany, Texas?

Albany, Texas has about 1,854 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Albany, Texas?

The typical household in Albany, Texas earns about $43,456 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 $85,700, and the typical rent is about $587 a month.

How educated are people in Albany, Texas?

About 26.9% 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 14.3% of people in Albany, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Albany, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Albany, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 108 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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