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METRO AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Albany Metro

Albany, OR · 1 counties · 103,069 residents · 2,289.508 sq mi
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Albany has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,518. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $122,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

103,069
+13%since 1990
from 91,227 in 1990
1990 – 2025
45 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 40 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
+8%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
87K99K111K123K135K1990201020202024Albany
2024131K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,518
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,209 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,633
+54%since 1990
from $11,443 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.4%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$122,900
+83%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$580
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $376 in 1990
US average: $602
67.9%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 65.6% in 1990
32.1% rent
3.3
+62%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97%(88,487)
Black0.3%(231)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(2,135)
Asian0.7%(626)
Diversity Score12.6%(11,486)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(94,012)
Black0.3%(285)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(4,514)
Asian0.8%(789)
Diversity Score13.4%(13,777)
13
+6%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.4%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.9%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
−30%since 1990
from 22.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albany, OR?

Albany, OR has about 103,069 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Albany, OR?

The typical household in Albany, OR earns about $37,518 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 $122,900, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Albany, OR?

About 13.4% 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 11.4% 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 11,842 residents, a change of about 13 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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