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Albany

Wisconsin · 1,018 residents · 1.27 sq mi
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Albany has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,833. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $118,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,018
−15%since 2000
from 1,191 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
802 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 938 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+12%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9911K1K1K1K1990201020202024Albany
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,833
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,109 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,232
+11%since 2000
from $19,186 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $454 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.4%
−21.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
35.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+39%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,165)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(14)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(52)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(969)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(24)
Asian0.7%(7)
Other0.4%(4)
Diversity Score9.6%(97)
Diversity Score
10
+119%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+32%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.0%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.0%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albany, Wisconsin?

Albany, Wisconsin has about 1,018 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Albany, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Albany, Wisconsin earns about $40,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Albany, Wisconsin expensive?

In Albany, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $118,600, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Albany, Wisconsin?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Albany, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Albany, Wisconsin?

About 20.1% of people in Albany, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Albany, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Albany, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 122 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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