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 $88,352 with a poverty rate of 13.34%. The median age in Albany is 37.1 years: 35.9 years for males, and 38.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Albany was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46,094 | 81.19% |
| Two or more races | 5,730 | 10.09% |
| Other race | 3,041 | 5.36% |
| Asian | 922 | 1.62% |
| Native American | 620 | 1.09% |
| Black or African American | 284 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 82 | 0.14% |
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 | 21,835 | 2.56 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Married | 10,439 | 3.25 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Non Family | 7,750 | 1.31 | 46.3 | 53.7 |
| Female | 2,400 | 3.27 | 52.3 | 47.7 |
| Male | 1,246 | 3.08 | 46.1 | 53.9 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
59.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,798 | 4.69% |
| Associates Degree | 4,631 | 12.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,228 | 18.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,723 | 9.71% |
| High School Graduate | 8,945 | 23.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 986 | 2.57% |
| Some College | 11,019 | 28.75% |
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 | 31,355 | 29,834 | 9,628 |
| Hispanic | 4,147 | 3,143 | 543 |
| 2+ Races | 2,918 | 2,416 | 448 |
| Other Race | 1,507 | 1,130 | 138 |
| Asian | 685 | 615 | 350 |
| Native American | 419 | 408 | 100 |
| Black | 204 | 183 | 81 |
| Islander | 66 | 36 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 97.37%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,814 | $70,179 | $56,242 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,415 | $81,250 | $71,684 |
| High School Graduate | $35,315 | $39,271 | $27,076 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,364 | $43,915 | $20,700 |
| Overall | $48,532 | $52,757 | $42,526 |
| Some College | $45,726 | $53,960 | $36,955 |
$48,532
Average Earnings
$52,757
Average Male
$42,526
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.75% of Albany residents speak only English, while 11.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42,919 | 5,058 | 11.78% |
| Hispanic | 8,554 | 1,740 | 20.34% |
| Multiple | 5,612 | 1,310 | 23.34% |
| Other | 3,014 | 343 | 11.38% |
| Asian | 922 | 164 | 17.79% |
| Native | 613 | 70 | 11.42% |
| Black | 276 | 18 | 6.52% |
| Islander | 82 | 1 | 1.22% |
13.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.42%
Male Poverty Rate
13.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Albany is Multiple, with 23.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Albany is Islander, with 1.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.3% |
| High School | 17.35% |
| Some College | 9.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.62% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 23.6% |
| Female Unemployed | 17.36% |
| Female Employed | 8.44% |
| Male Employed | 5.91% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,812 | $102,308 |
| Households | $73,809 | $88,352 |
| Married Families | $103,725 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,124 | $57,445 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.0%
Male Marriage Rate
46.4%
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
3,762
Number of Veterans
3,537
Male Veterans
225
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,317 |
| First Gulf War | 853 |
| Second Gulf War | 786 |
| Korea | 290 |
| World War II | 135 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,047 |
| 65 to 74 | 927 |
| 35 to 54 | 887 |
| 55 to 64 | 619 |
| 18 to 34 | 282 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,420 | 9.54% |
| 2+ Races | 284 | 8.12% |
| Hispanic | 201 | 3.79% |
| Asian | 25 | 2.98% |
| Native American | 23 | 4.81% |
| Black | 10 | 4.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
56.72%
Born in Albany
94.06%
Native Born
5.94%
Foreign Born
3.6%
Non Citizen
2.34%
Naturalized
94.06% of Albany residents were born in the United States, with 56.72% having been born in Oregon. 3.6% 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% |