Albany is a city located in Albany County, New York. Albany has a 2025 population of 102,925. Albany is currently growing at a rate of 0.83% annually and its population has increased by 4.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 98,682 in 2020.
The average household income in Albany is $80,262 with a poverty rate of 23.35%.The median age in Albany is 31.9 years: 31.5 years for males, and 32.5 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Albany includes 52.96% White, 26.56% Black or African American, 7.86% Asian, 4.32% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 52,998 | 52.96% |
Black or African American | 26,582 | 26.56% |
Two or more races | 8,102 | 8.1% |
Asian | 7,869 | 7.86% |
Other race | 4,326 | 4.32% |
Native American | 165 | 0.16% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Albany's average per capita income is $49,165. Household income levels show a median of $59,485. The poverty rate stands at 23.35%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $116,522 | $140,462 |
Families | $86,139 | $109,176 |
Households | $59,485 | $80,262 |
Non Families | $44,285 | $57,868 |
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