Albany is a city located in Alameda County California. Albany has a 2024 population of 18,721. Albany is currently declining at a rate of -1.97% annually and its population has decreased by -7.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,225 in 2020.
The average household income in Albany is $166,873 with a poverty rate of 9.1%. The median age in Albany is 37.2 years: 36.7 years for males, and 37.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Albany was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,465 | 47.26% |
| Asian | 6,029 | 30.1% |
| Two or more races | 2,842 | 14.19% |
| Black or African American | 803 | 4.01% |
| Other race | 771 | 3.85% |
| Native American | 117 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,746 | 2.54 | 50.5 | 49.5 |
| Married | 4,082 | 3.16 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
| Non Family | 2,569 | 1.39 | 41.5 | 58.5 |
| Female | 883 | 2.95 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
| Male | 212 | 3.01 | 28.8 | 71.2 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
50.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 166 | 1.2% |
| Associates Degree | 538 | 3.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,675 | 33.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,734 | 41.42% |
| High School Graduate | 1,282 | 9.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 217 | 1.57% |
| Some College | 1,230 | 8.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,592 | 6,499 | 5,362 |
| Asian | 4,367 | 4,180 | 3,364 |
| 2+ Races | 1,388 | 1,386 | 921 |
| Hispanic | 1,360 | 1,291 | 822 |
| Black | 581 | 554 | 306 |
| Other Race | 424 | 386 | 205 |
| Native American | 109 | 104 | 32 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 99.86%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 81.34%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,611 | $84,375 | $64,722 |
| Graduate Degree | $102,624 | $111,806 | $96,099 |
| High School Graduate | $45,399 | $51,438 | $37,961 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,375 | $26,667 | $43,333 |
| Overall | $81,828 | $89,420 | $74,837 |
| Some College | $54,688 | $60,000 | $43,333 |
$81,828
Average Earnings
$89,420
Average Male
$74,837
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
64.14% of Albany residents speak only English, while 35.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 20.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5,826 | 681 | 11.69% |
| White | 8,836 | 549 | 6.21% |
| Hispanic | 2,299 | 361 | 15.7% |
| Multiple | 2,842 | 192 | 6.76% |
| Other | 685 | 148 | 21.61% |
| Black | 783 | 32 | 4.09% |
| Native | 117 | 12 | 10.26% |
9.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.62%
Male Poverty Rate
7.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Albany is Other, with 21.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Albany is Black, with 4.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.68% |
| Some College | 15.33% |
| High School | 11.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 26.54% |
| Female Unemployed | 24.06% |
| Male Employed | 6.08% |
| Female Employed | 2.11% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $153,031 | $193,554 |
| Households | $124,469 | $166,873 |
| Married Families | $185,924 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $86,921 | $106,867 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.5%
Male Marriage Rate
50.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
449
Number of Veterans
358
Male Veterans
91
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 158 |
| Second Gulf War | 150 |
| First Gulf War | 86 |
| World War II | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 120 |
| 35 to 54 | 107 |
| 18 to 34 | 102 |
| 75+ | 64 |
| 55 to 64 | 56 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 292 | 3.88% |
| Hispanic | 96 | 6.25% |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 3.91% |
| Asian | 57 | 1.19% |
| Black | 29 | 4.85% |
| Native American | 5 | 4.59% |
| Other Race | 5 | 0.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.2%
Labor Force Participation
65.9%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
45.98%
Born in Albany
72.95%
Native Born
27.05%
Foreign Born
12.61%
Non Citizen
14.44%
Naturalized
72.95% of Albany residents were born in the United States, with 45.98% having been born in California. 12.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,841 | -376 | -2.18% |
| 2028 | 17,217 | -376 | -2.14% |
| 2027 | 17,593 | -376 | -2.09% |
| 2026 | 17,969 | -376 | -2.05% |
| 2025 | 18,345 | -376 | -2.01% |
| 2024 | 18,721 | -376 | -1.97% |
| 2023 | 19,097 | -252 | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 19,349 | -465 | -2.35% |
| 2021 | 19,814 | -411 | -2.03% |
| 2020 | 20,225 | -32 | -0.16% |
| 2019 | 20,257 | -95 | -0.47% |
| 2018 | 20,352 | 184 | 0.91% |
| 2017 | 20,168 | 210 | 1.05% |
| 2016 | 19,958 | 131 | 0.66% |
| 2015 | 19,827 | 270 | 1.38% |
| 2014 | 19,557 | 271 | 1.41% |
| 2013 | 19,286 | 245 | 1.29% |
| 2012 | 19,041 | 246 | 1.31% |
| 2011 | 18,795 | 180 | 0.97% |
| 2010 | 18,615 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 16,444 | 117 | 0.72% |
| 1990 | 16,327 | 1,197 | 7.91% |
| 1980 | 15,130 | 456 | 3.11% |
| 1970 | 14,674 | -130 | -0.88% |
| 1960 | 14,804 | -2,786 | -15.84% |
| 1950 | 17,590 | 6,097 | 53.05% |
| 1940 | 11,493 | 2,924 | 34.12% |
| 1930 | 8,569 | 6,107 | 248.05% |
| 1920 | 2,462 | 1,654 | 204.7% |
| 1910 | 808 | -16,033 | -95.2% |