Albany is a city located in Shackelford County Texas. Albany has a 2024 population of 1,945. It is also the county seat of Shackelford County. Albany is currently growing at a rate of 1.14% annually and its population has increased by 4.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,855 in 2020.
The average household income in Albany is $73,759 with a poverty rate of 16.7%. The median age in Albany is 43.2 years: 38.5 years for males, and 45 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Albany was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,412 | 81.86% |
| Two or more races | 165 | 9.57% |
| Other race | 128 | 7.42% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.75% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.41% |
| 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 | 707 | 2.41 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
| Married | 351 | 3.15 | 91.7 | 8.3 |
| Non Family | 227 | 1.14 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Female | 114 | 2.67 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Male | 15 | 2.53 | 100 | 0 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
79.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 75 | 6.38% |
| Associates Degree | 116 | 9.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 302 | 25.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 82 | 6.98% |
| High School Graduate | 290 | 24.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 310 | 26.38% |
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 | 926 | 886 | 352 |
| Hispanic | 173 | 165 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 108 | 74 | 18 |
| Other Race | 98 | 98 | 0 |
| Black | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 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 38.01%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,917 | $51,563 | $50,682 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,806 | $88,393 | $55,417 |
| High School Graduate | $42,313 | $58,616 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,343 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,092 | $64,545 | $34,821 |
| Some College | $0 | $70,313 | $32,500 |
$48,092
Average Earnings
$64,545
Average Male
$34,821
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.8% of Albany residents speak only English, while 9.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,315 | 248 | 18.86% |
| Hispanic | 321 | 37 | 11.53% |
16.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.76%
Male Poverty Rate
20.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Albany is White, with 18.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Albany is Hispanic, with 11.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.78% |
| Some College | 12.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.81% |
| High School | 7.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 58.62% |
| Male Unemployed | 28.33% |
| Male Employed | 8.13% |
| Female Employed | 7.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,750 | $91,857 |
| Households | $56,339 | $73,759 |
| Married Families | $111,473 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,250 | $32,857 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.4%
Male Marriage Rate
54.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
74
Number of Veterans
74
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 49 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| World War II | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60 | 5.69% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 5.45% |
| Black | 5 | 38.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.5%
Labor Force Participation
59.4%
Employment Rate
9.3%
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
87.54%
Born in Albany
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Albany residents were born in the United States, with 87.54% having been born in Texas. 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 | 2,059 | 23 | 1.13% |
| 2028 | 2,036 | 23 | 1.14% |
| 2027 | 2,013 | 22 | 1.1% |
| 2026 | 1,991 | 23 | 1.17% |
| 2025 | 1,968 | 23 | 1.18% |
| 2024 | 1,945 | 22 | 1.14% |
| 2023 | 1,923 | 9 | 0.47% |
| 2022 | 1,914 | 12 | 0.63% |
| 2021 | 1,902 | 47 | 2.53% |
| 2020 | 1,855 | -87 | -4.48% |
| 2019 | 1,942 | 5 | 0.26% |
| 2018 | 1,937 | -20 | -1.02% |
| 2017 | 1,957 | -30 | -1.51% |
| 2016 | 1,987 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2015 | 1,986 | 8 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 1,978 | -36 | -1.79% |
| 2013 | 2,014 | 6 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 2,008 | 15 | 0.75% |
| 2011 | 1,993 | -42 | -2.06% |
| 2010 | 2,035 | 0 | 0% |