Albany County's estimated 2026 population is 323,892 with a growth rate of 0.61% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Albany County is the 14th largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 304,085 and has seen a growth of 6.51% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Albany County includes 70.79% White, 12.27% Black or African American, 7.28% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (70.79%)
Black or African American (12.27%)
Asian (7.28%)
Two or more races (6.99%)
Other race (2.54%)
Native American (0.08%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.06%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 223,239 | 70.79% |
| Black or African American | 38,696 | 12.27% |
| Asian | 22,969 | 7.28% |
| Two or more races | 22,035 | 6.99% |
| Other race | 8,010 | 2.54% |
| Native American | 238 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 187 | 0.06% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Albany County's average per capita income is $59,724. Household income levels show a median of $83,149. The poverty rate stands at 12.92%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $134,482 | $159,934 |
| Families | $115,490 | $137,324 |
| Households | $83,149 | $107,762 |
| Non Families | $55,086 | $68,732 |
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