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Albany, OR · 1 counties · 132,843 residents (2025 est.) · 2,289.508 sq mi
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Albany has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,329. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $376,400. It ranks in the top 5% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
130,706
+27%since 2000
from 103,069 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
57 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 45 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
+7%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:132,843 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
87K99K111K123K135K1990201020202024Albany
2024131K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,329
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,518 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,924
+98%since 2000
from $17,633 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.9%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$376,400
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,320
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $580 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+51%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(94,012)
Black0.3%(285)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(4,514)
Asian0.8%(789)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.4%(13,777)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(106,209)
Black0.4%(513)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(13,937)
Asian1%(1,353)
Other6.7%(8,694)
Diversity Score40.5%(52,903)
Segregation Score19.1%(24,940)
Diversity Score
40
+203%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
19
−7%since 2020
from 21 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+68%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.3%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 16.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.0%
+12.7 ptssince 2017
from 78.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 92.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 5.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

AlbanyCENTRAL56,894
What's inside

1 component county

Linn CountyCENTRAL132,843
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albany, OR?

Albany, OR has about 130,706 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Albany, OR?

The typical household in Albany, OR earns about $76,329 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Albany, OR expensive?

In Albany, OR, the median home is worth about $376,400, and the typical rent is about $1,320 a month.

How educated are people in Albany, OR?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Albany, OR hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Albany, OR?

About 13.0% of people in Albany, OR live below the federal poverty line.

Has Albany, OR grown since 1990?

Yes, Albany, OR has grown since 1990. The population has added about 39,479 residents, a change of about 43 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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