Albia is a city located in Monroe County Iowa. Albia has a 2024 population of 3,639. It is also the county seat of Monroe County. Albia is currently declining at a rate of -0.6% annually and its population has decreased by -2.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,725 in 2020.
The average household income in Albia is $76,166 with a poverty rate of 13.68%. The median age in Albia is 39.7 years: 38.3 years for males, and 45.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Albia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,401 | 91.79% |
| Two or more races | 235 | 6.34% |
| Asian | 57 | 1.54% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.22% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,611 | 2.21 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Non Family | 714 | 1.03 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
| Married | 654 | 3.17 | 91.9 | 8.1 |
| Female | 142 | 3.65 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Male | 101 | 2.38 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
73.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 109 | 4.35% |
| Associates Degree | 366 | 14.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 524 | 20.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 160 | 6.38% |
| High School Graduate | 906 | 36.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52 | 2.07% |
| Some College | 391 | 15.59% |
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 | 2,341 | 2,180 | 634 |
| 2+ Races | 99 | 99 | 24 |
| Asian | 57 | 57 | 26 |
| Hispanic | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 45.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,489 | $55,417 | $48,611 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,935 | $0 | $56,548 |
| High School Graduate | $41,761 | $67,801 | $25,640 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,875 | $0 | $34,375 |
| Overall | $46,192 | $57,143 | $39,703 |
| Some College | $39,669 | $51,117 | $35,444 |
$46,192
Average Earnings
$57,143
Average Male
$39,703
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.18% of Albia residents speak only English, while 3.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,274 | 447 | 13.65% |
| Multiple | 235 | 41 | 17.45% |
13.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.08%
Male Poverty Rate
13.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Albia is Multiple, with 17.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Albia is White, with 13.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 14.36% |
| High School | 13.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 78.43% |
| Female Employed | 9.72% |
| Male Employed | 0.68% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,180 | $103,743 |
| Households | $58,894 | $76,166 |
| Married Families | $98,833 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,449 | $40,568 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.7%
Male Marriage Rate
41.1%
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
189
Number of Veterans
170
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 59 |
| Korea | 54 |
| Vietnam | 47 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 106 |
| 35 to 54 | 76 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 189 | 7.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
71.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.8%
Employment Rate
2.8%
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
76.63%
Born in Albia
96.92%
Native Born
3.08%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
3.08%
Naturalized
96.92% of Albia residents were born in the United States, with 76.63% having been born in Iowa. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,532 | -22 | -0.62% |
| 2028 | 3,554 | -21 | -0.59% |
| 2027 | 3,575 | -21 | -0.58% |
| 2026 | 3,596 | -22 | -0.61% |
| 2025 | 3,618 | -21 | -0.58% |
| 2024 | 3,639 | -22 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 3,661 | -17 | -0.46% |
| 2022 | 3,678 | -35 | -0.94% |
| 2021 | 3,713 | -12 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 3,725 | 51 | 1.39% |
| 2019 | 3,674 | -30 | -0.81% |
| 2018 | 3,704 | -28 | -0.75% |
| 2017 | 3,732 | -28 | -0.74% |
| 2016 | 3,760 | -30 | -0.79% |
| 2015 | 3,790 | 37 | 0.99% |
| 2014 | 3,753 | -19 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 3,772 | -47 | -1.23% |
| 2012 | 3,819 | 4 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 3,815 | 34 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 3,781 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,706 | -164 | -4.24% |
| 1990 | 3,870 | -314 | -7.5% |
| 1980 | 4,184 | 33 | 0.79% |
| 1970 | 4,151 | -431 | -9.41% |
| 1960 | 4,582 | -256 | -5.29% |
| 1950 | 4,838 | -319 | -6.19% |
| 1940 | 5,157 | 732 | 16.54% |
| 1930 | 4,425 | -642 | -12.67% |
| 1920 | 5,067 | 98 | 1.97% |
| 1910 | 4,969 | 2,080 | 72% |
| 1900 | 2,889 | -643 | -18.2% |