Albany is a city located in Gentry County Missouri. Albany has a 2024 population of 1,717. It is also the county seat of Gentry County. Albany is currently growing at a rate of 0.7% annually and its population has increased by 2.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,669 in 2020.
The average household income in Albany is $56,467 with a poverty rate of 17.87%. The median age in Albany is 40.7 years: 34.4 years for males, and 45.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Albany was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,798 | 96.93% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 1.51% |
| Other race | 19 | 1.02% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 778 | 2.28 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Married | 372 | 3.03 | 91.7 | 8.3 |
| Non Family | 337 | 1.17 | 49 | 51 |
| Female | 48 | 3.13 | 20.8 | 79.2 |
| Male | 21 | 4.81 | 95.2 | 4.8 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
68.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 87 | 6.6% |
| Associates Degree | 53 | 4.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 157 | 11.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 142 | 10.77% |
| High School Graduate | 623 | 47.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 1.06% |
| Some College | 242 | 18.36% |
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 | 1,235 | 1,134 | 299 |
| Hispanic | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| Other Race | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Black | 9 | 9 | 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 white people with a rate of 24.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,219 | $61,953 | $36,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $43,750 | $0 | $57,250 |
| High School Graduate | $30,313 | $45,278 | $23,542 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,875 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,463 | $44,250 | $27,174 |
| Some College | $36,902 | $39,438 | $32,222 |
$36,463
Average Earnings
$44,250
Average Male
$27,174
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.19% of Albany residents speak only English, while 1.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,703 | 295 | 17.32% |
| Hispanic | 74 | 30 | 40.54% |
| Multiple | 28 | 1 | 3.57% |
17.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.51%
Male Poverty Rate
22.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Albany is Hispanic, with 40.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Albany is Multiple, with 3.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 27.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.02% |
| Some College | 5.4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 72.22% |
| Female Employed | 17.75% |
| Male Employed | 7.37% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,811 | $74,061 |
| Households | $46,905 | $56,467 |
| Married Families | $72,813 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,782 | $31,159 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.7%
Male Marriage Rate
45.2%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
151
Number of Veterans
145
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 79 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 50 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 133 | 9.45% |
| Other Race | 10 | 52.63% |
| Black | 8 | 80% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 10.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.6%
Labor Force Participation
55.3%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
72.29%
Born in Albany
98.81%
Native Born
1.19%
Foreign Born
0.97%
Non Citizen
0.22%
Naturalized
98.81% of Albany residents were born in the United States, with 72.29% having been born in Missouri. 0.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,777 | 12 | 0.68% |
| 2028 | 1,765 | 12 | 0.68% |
| 2027 | 1,753 | 12 | 0.69% |
| 2026 | 1,741 | 12 | 0.69% |
| 2025 | 1,729 | 12 | 0.7% |
| 2024 | 1,717 | 12 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 1,705 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2022 | 1,703 | 19 | 1.13% |
| 2021 | 1,684 | 15 | 0.9% |
| 2020 | 1,669 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2019 | 1,668 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2018 | 1,670 | -16 | -0.95% |
| 2017 | 1,686 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2016 | 1,687 | -9 | -0.53% |
| 2015 | 1,696 | -28 | -1.62% |
| 2014 | 1,724 | 4 | 0.23% |
| 2013 | 1,720 | -10 | -0.58% |
| 2012 | 1,730 | -14 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 1,744 | 16 | 0.93% |
| 2010 | 1,728 | 0 | 0% |