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Albany

Vermont · 166 residents · 1.542 sq mi
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Albany has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $114,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
166
+1%since 2000
from 165 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
108 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 107 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+7%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1271501731962191990201020202024Albany
2024135
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,000
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$23,420
+62%since 2000
from $14,453 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
+29.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance16.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food7.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,700
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−17%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(159)
Black1.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(154)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(4)
Diversity Score10.2%(17)
Diversity Score
10
+233%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.6 min
+55%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 94.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
42.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albany, Vermont?

Albany, Vermont has about 166 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Albany, Vermont?

The typical household in Albany, Vermont earns about $64,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Albany, Vermont expensive?

In Albany, Vermont, the median home is worth about $114,700.

How educated are people in Albany, Vermont?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Albany, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Albany, Vermont?

About 2.3% of people in Albany, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Albany, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Albany, Vermont has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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