Albany is a city located in Linn County Oregon. Albany has a 2024 population of 57,178. It is also the county seat of Linn County. Albany is currently growing at a rate of 0.22% annually and its population has increased by 0.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 56,676 in 2020.
The average household income in Albany is $82,726 with a poverty rate of 11.87%. The median age in Albany is 36.5 years: 35.3 years for males, and 37.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Albany was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46,617 | 82.73% |
| Two or more races | 4,900 | 8.7% |
| Other race | 2,975 | 5.28% |
| Asian | 894 | 1.59% |
| Native American | 645 | 1.14% |
| Black or African American | 278 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.07% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 21,484 | 2.58 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
| Married | 10,496 | 3.22 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Non Family | 7,643 | 1.43 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
| Female | 2,126 | 3.3 | 51 | 49 |
| Male | 1,219 | 2.98 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
60.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,864 | 4.98% |
| Associates Degree | 3,961 | 10.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,048 | 18.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,566 | 9.53% |
| High School Graduate | 8,899 | 23.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 879 | 2.35% |
| Some College | 11,195 | 29.92% |
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 | 30,821 | 29,193 | 9,292 |
| Hispanic | 3,814 | 2,941 | 454 |
| 2+ Races | 2,425 | 1,963 | 399 |
| Other Race | 1,530 | 1,229 | 131 |
| Asian | 714 | 645 | 418 |
| Native American | 451 | 445 | 81 |
| Black | 223 | 211 | 92 |
| Islander | 28 | 20 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 98.67%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 58.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,704 | $61,397 | $45,863 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,271 | $71,923 | $64,967 |
| High School Graduate | $33,892 | $38,924 | $27,234 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,220 | $44,552 | $17,222 |
| Overall | $45,500 | $52,296 | $38,263 |
| Some College | $44,728 | $54,454 | $33,423 |
$45,500
Average Earnings
$52,296
Average Male
$38,263
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.1% of Albany residents speak only English, while 10.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42,535 | 4,514 | 10.61% |
| Hispanic | 7,816 | 1,228 | 15.71% |
| Multiple | 4,772 | 765 | 16.03% |
| Other | 2,949 | 595 | 20.18% |
| Asian | 894 | 122 | 13.65% |
| Native | 645 | 80 | 12.4% |
| Black | 246 | 11 | 4.47% |
| Islander | 39 | 1 | 2.56% |
11.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.31%
Male Poverty Rate
11.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Albany is Other, with 20.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Albany is Islander, with 2.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.94% |
| Some College | 8.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 20.37% |
| Female Unemployed | 12.82% |
| Female Employed | 6.52% |
| Male Employed | 5.84% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,786 | $97,110 |
| Households | $69,777 | $82,726 |
| Married Families | $96,245 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,599 | $51,262 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.4%
Male Marriage Rate
47.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
3,826
Number of Veterans
3,592
Male Veterans
234
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,241 |
| Second Gulf War | 996 |
| First Gulf War | 840 |
| Korea | 322 |
| World War II | 85 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 948 |
| 35 to 54 | 914 |
| 75+ | 892 |
| 55 to 64 | 628 |
| 18 to 34 | 444 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,481 | 9.76% |
| 2+ Races | 281 | 9.15% |
| Hispanic | 148 | 3% |
| Native American | 44 | 8.98% |
| Asian | 10 | 1.15% |
| Other Race | 10 | 0.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
54.99%
Born in Albany
94.25%
Native Born
5.75%
Foreign Born
3.59%
Non Citizen
2.16%
Naturalized
94.25% of Albany residents were born in the United States, with 54.99% having been born in Oregon. 3.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 57,806 | 125 | 0.22% |
| 2028 | 57,681 | 126 | 0.22% |
| 2027 | 57,555 | 126 | 0.22% |
| 2026 | 57,429 | 125 | 0.22% |
| 2025 | 57,304 | 126 | 0.22% |
| 2024 | 57,178 | 125 | 0.22% |
| 2023 | 57,053 | 92 | 0.16% |
| 2022 | 56,961 | -46 | -0.08% |
| 2021 | 57,007 | 331 | 0.58% |
| 2020 | 56,676 | 1,399 | 2.53% |
| 2019 | 55,277 | 745 | 1.37% |
| 2018 | 54,532 | 964 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 53,568 | 800 | 1.52% |
| 2016 | 52,768 | 1,068 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 51,700 | 330 | 0.64% |
| 2014 | 51,370 | 416 | 0.82% |
| 2013 | 50,954 | -75 | -0.15% |
| 2012 | 51,029 | 73 | 0.14% |
| 2011 | 50,956 | 626 | 1.24% |
| 2010 | 50,330 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 40,852 | 11,390 | 38.66% |
| 1990 | 29,462 | 2,951 | 11.13% |
| 1980 | 26,511 | 8,330 | 45.82% |
| 1970 | 18,181 | 5,255 | 40.65% |
| 1960 | 12,926 | 2,811 | 27.79% |
| 1950 | 10,115 | 4,461 | 78.9% |
| 1940 | 5,654 | 329 | 6.18% |
| 1930 | 5,325 | 485 | 10.02% |
| 1920 | 4,840 | 565 | 13.22% |
| 1910 | 4,275 | 1,126 | 35.76% |
| 1900 | 3,149 | 70 | 2.27% |
| 1890 | 3,079 | 1,212 | 64.92% |
| 1880 | 1,867 | -55,939 | -96.77% |