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Albion

County:
Edwards County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.136
State:
Illinois

Albion is a city located in Edwards County, Illinois. Albion has a 2025 population of 1,849. It is also the county seat of Edwards County. Albion is currently declining at a rate of -1.02% annually and its population has decreased by -4.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,941 in 2020.

The average household income in Albion is $61,247 with a poverty rate of 26.42%. The median age in Albion is 39.7 years: 40.8 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.

1.8K
Total Population
866
Density (mi²)
-19 -1.02%
Growth

Albion Population

Albion Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Albion includes 96.35% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (96.4%)

Two or more races (1.6%)

Asian (1.3%)

Other race (0.6%)

Black or African American (0.2%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,03096.35%
Two or more races331.57%
Asian271.28%
Other race130.62%
Black or African American40.19%

Albion Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Albion's average per capita income is $38,567. Household income levels show a median of $56,172. The poverty rate stands at 26.42%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$75,938-
Families$65,417$67,551
Households$56,172$61,247
Non Families$39,554$43,471

$38,567

Average Income

$56,172

Median Household Income

26.42%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)