State
County
Land Area (mi²)
55.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,270.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.53% (-1,089)
Growth Since 2010
-9.66% (-7,482)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Albany, Georgia Population 2021
69,952
Albany is a city located in Dougherty County Georgia. It is also the county seat of Dougherty County. With a 2020 population of 69,952, it is the 12th largest city in Georgia and the 534th largest city in the United States . Albany is currently declining at a rate of -1.53% annually and its population has decreased by -9.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 77,434 in 2010. Albany reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 56 miles, Albany has a population density of 1,270 people per square mile.
The average household income in Albany is $49,481 with a poverty rate of 30.84%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $738 per month, and the median house value is $99,800. The median age in Albany is 34.3 years, 32.2 years for males, and 36.1 years for females.
Albany Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Albanywas:
- Black or African American: 74.35%
- White: 22.12%
- Two or more races: 1.58%
- Asian: 0.92%
- Other race: 0.71%
- Native American: 0.28%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.05%
The current population of Albany, Georgia is 69,952 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 72,130.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 77,434.
Albany, Georgia Population 2021
2020 and 2021 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 144,498 | -1,114 | -0.77% |
| 2020 | 145,612 | -1,114 | -0.77% |
| 2019 | 146,726 | -1,114 | -0.76% |
| 2018 | 147,840 | -250 | -0.17% |
| 2017 | 148,090 | -1,047 | -0.71% |
| 2016 | 149,137 | -1,250 | -0.84% |
| 2015 | 150,387 | -1,562 | -1.04% |
| 2014 | 151,949 | -718 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 152,667 | -1,309 | -0.86% |
| 2012 | 153,976 | -569 | -0.37% |
| 2011 | 154,545 | 400 | 0.26% |
| 2010 | 154,145 | 0.00% |
Albany Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 54,630 | 74.35% |
| White | 16,257 | 22.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1,158 | 1.58% |
| Asian | 673 | 0.92% |
| Some Other Race | 519 | 0.71% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 205 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 36 | 0.05% |
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Albany Population by Race
Albany Population Pyramid $2021
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Albany Population by Age
Albany Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 28,156 | 2.46 | 40.4 |
| Non Family | 11,712 | 1.21 | 35.8 |
| Married | 7,690 | 3.13 | 64.4 |
| Female | 7,292 | 3.5 | 24.7 |
| Male | 1,462 | 3.84 | 28.4 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
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Albany Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,193 | 4.76% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,737 | 12.44% |
| High School Graduate | 13,985 | 30.33% |
| Some College | 11,057 | 23.98% |
| Associates Degree | 3,896 | 8.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,185 | 11.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,059 | 8.80% |
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Albany Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Albany Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 32,318 | 26,204 | 5,031 |
| White | 12,144 | 10,606 | 3,742 |
| Hispanic | 724 | 477 | 185 |
| Asian | 446 | 395 | 152 |
| 2+ Races | 377 | 345 | 75 |
| Other Race | 286 | 254 | 164 |
| Native American | 187 | 157 | 41 |
| Islander | 26 | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 57.34%.
Albany Educational Attainment by Race
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$30,631
Average Earnings
$32,956
Average Male
$27,868
Average Female
Albany Earnings by Educational Attainment
Albany Language by Age
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Albany Language
96.60% of Albany residents speak only English, while 3.40% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.96% of the population.
Albany Language
Albany Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 51,695 | 18,164 | 35.14% |
| White | 14,842 | 2,292 | 15.44% |
| Multiple | 1,134 | 538 | 47.44% |
| Hispanic | 1,465 | 377 | 25.73% |
| Asian | 668 | 166 | 24.85% |
| Other | 500 | 156 | 31.20% |
| Native | 159 | 21 | 13.21% |
| Islander | 36 | 15 | 41.67% |
30.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.29%
Male Poverty Rate
32.96%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Albany
The race most likely to be in poverty in Albany is Multiple, with 47.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Albany is Native, with 13.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.50%.
Albany Poverty
Albany Poverty Rate by Education
Albany Marital Status
Marriage Rates
29.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.1%
Male Marriage Rate
26.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Albany Married by Age and Sex
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Albany Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Albany Marital Status by Race
Albany Marital Status
Albany Veterans by War
Albany Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,782 | 6.94% |
| White | 1,442 | 10.47% |
| Native American | 49 | 23.90% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 3.64% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 1.01% |
| Islander | 5 | 18.52% |
Albany Veterans by Race
Albany Veterans by Education
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10.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
Albany Veterans by Education
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58%
Labor Force Participation
50%
Employment Rate
13.7%
Unemployment Rate
Albany Employment by Age
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Albany Employment by Race
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Albany Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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78.58%
Born in Albany
98.24%
Native Born
1.76%
Foreign Born
1.04%
Non Citizen
0.72%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.24% of Albany residents were born in the United States, with 78.58% having been born in Georgia. 1.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Albany Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 69,952 | -1,089 | -1.53% |
| 2020 | 71,041 | -1,089 | -1.51% |
| 2019 | 72,130 | -1,089 | -1.49% |
| 2018 | 73,219 | -33 | -0.05% |
| 2017 | 73,252 | -705 | -0.95% |
| 2016 | 73,957 | -934 | -1.25% |
| 2015 | 74,891 | -1,049 | -1.38% |
| 2014 | 75,940 | -476 | -0.62% |
| 2013 | 76,416 | -1,121 | -1.45% |
| 2012 | 77,537 | -356 | -0.46% |
| 2011 | 77,893 | 473 | 0.61% |
| 2010 | 77,420 | 481 | 0.06% |
| 2000 | 76,939 | -1,183 | -0.15% |
| 1990 | 78,122 | 3,697 | 0.49% |
| 1980 | 74,425 | 1,802 | 0.25% |
| 1970 | 72,623 | 16,733 | 2.65% |
| 1960 | 55,890 | 24,735 | 6.02% |
| 1950 | 31,155 | 12,100 | 5.04% |
| 1940 | 19,055 | 4,548 | 2.76% |
| 1930 | 14,507 | 2,952 | 2.30% |
| 1920 | 11,555 | 3,365 | 3.50% |
| 1910 | 8,190 | 3,584 | 5.92% |
| 1900 | 4,606 | 598 | 1.40% |
| 1890 | 4,008 | 792 | 2.23% |
| 1880 | 3,216 | 0.00% |