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Albany County

New York · 314,848 residents · 522.888 sq mi
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Albany County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,327. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $230,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
314,848
+7%since 2000
from 294,565 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
602 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 563 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+6%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
290K297K305K312K319K1990201020202024Albany County
2024317K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,327
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,935 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,592
+65%since 2000
from $23,345 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$230,300
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,057
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $611 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
44.7% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+28%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Albany County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(240,913)
Black10.7%(31,514)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(9,079)
Asian2.7%(8,022)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.8%(108,264)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic67%(210,895)
Black12.9%(40,667)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(21,595)
Asian7.7%(24,363)
Other4.2%(13,372)
Diversity Score63.7%(200,679)
Segregation Score40.5%(127,661)
Diversity Score
64
+73%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
41
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+68%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.2%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−90.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albany County, New York?

Albany County, New York has about 314,848 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Albany County, New York?

The typical household in Albany County, New York earns about $68,327 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Albany County, New York expensive?

In Albany County, New York, the median home is worth about $230,300, and the typical rent is about $1,057 a month.

How educated are people in Albany County, New York?

About 43.6% of adults age 25 and over in Albany County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Albany County, New York?

About 12.1% of people in Albany County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Albany County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Albany County, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22,254 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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