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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Albany Metro

Albany, GA · 4 counties · 148,922 residents · 1,590.97 sq mi
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Albany has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,091. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $117,141. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
148,922
−3%since 2000
from 153,759 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
94 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 97 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+18%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
141K146K151K157K162K1990201020202024Albany
2024146K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,091
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,703 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,524
+45%since 2000
from $16,860 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,141
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,806 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$792
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $462 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
45.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+16%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.8%(75,097)
Black48.4%(74,440)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(1,968)
Asian0.5%(830)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.7%(99,558)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic41%(61,005)
Black52.3%(77,846)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(3,924)
Asian1.1%(1,641)
Other1.9%(2,892)
Diversity Score68.5%(102,013)
Segregation Score49.6%(73,806)
Diversity Score
69
+6%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
50
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+68%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.2%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
−65.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

AlbanyCENTRAL66,907
What's inside

4 component counties

Dougherty CountyCENTRAL82,616Lee CountyCENTRAL34,179Worth County20,059Terrell County8,656
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Pop 139,440
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albany, GA?

Albany, GA has about 148,922 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Albany, GA?

The typical household in Albany, GA earns about $48,091 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Albany, GA expensive?

In Albany, GA, the median home is worth about $117,141, and the typical rent is about $792 a month.

How educated are people in Albany, GA?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Albany, GA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Albany, GA?

About 23.0% of people in Albany, GA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Albany, GA grown since 1990?

Yes, Albany, GA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,963 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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