Albany, Georgia Population 2022
Albany is a city located in Dougherty County Georgia. Albany has a 2020 population of 68,863. It is also the county seat of Dougherty County. Albany is currently declining at a rate of -1.56% annually and its population has decreased by -11.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 77,420 in 2010.
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%
2021 and 2022 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% |
Population by Race
| 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% |
Albany Population Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
Albany Educational Attainment by Race
| 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%.
$30,631
Average Earnings
$32,956
Average Male
$27,868
Average Female
Albany Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| 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 | 156 | NaN% | |
| 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 Other, with NaN% 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 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
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
| 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 Education
10.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
58%
Labor Force Participation
50%
Employment Rate
13.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 68,863 | -1,089 | -1.56% |
| 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% |