Albany, CA Demographics
What is the population of Albany?
There are 19,768 residents in Albany, with a median age of 37. Of this, 46.34% are males and 53.66% are females. US-born citizens make up 71.72% of the resident pool in Albany, while non-US-born citizens account for 16.34%. Additionally, 11.93% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 16,508 people in Albany currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 19,768 | -1.3% |
| Male Population | 9,160 | -4.1% |
| Female Population | 10,608 | 1.2% |
Male Population 46.34%
Female Population 53.66%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 37 | -0.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 14,178 | -0.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 3,231 | -1.7% |
| Not Citizen | 2,359 | -6.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 71.72%
Citizen not U.S. Born 16.34%
Not Citizen 11.93%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 392 | -27.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,083 | -14.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,179 | 1.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 390 | 19.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 16,508 | -0.5% |
Moved from Abroad 2%
Moved from Same County 5.54%
Moved from Same State 6.03%
Moved from Different State 1.99%
Same House as Last Year 84.43%
What are the employment statistics in Albany?
White-collar workers make up 94.5% of the working population in Albany, while blue-collar employees account for 5.5%. There are also 2,760 entrepreneurs in Albany (13.31% of the workforce); 10,554 workers employed in private companies (50.91%); and 5,008 people working in governmental institutions (24.16%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 19,592 | 100.0% |
| Blue Collar | 1,140 | 109.9% |
White Collar 94.5%
Blue Collar 5.5%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,760 | 95.6% |
| Private Companies | 10,554 | 100.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 5,008 | 109.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,410 | 91.3% |
Self Employees 13.31%
Private Companies 50.91%
Governmental Workers 24.16%
Not for Profit Companies 11.62%
How many households are there in Albany?
There are a total of 7,673 households in Albany, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 66.51% of these Albany households, while non-family units account for the remaining 33.49%. Additionally, 36.78% of households have children and 63.22% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 7,673 | -0.9% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -21.3% |
| Family Households | 5,103 | -1.4% |
| Non-Family Households | 2,570 | 0.0% |
Family Households 66.51%
Non-Family Households 33.49%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,822 | -5.0% |
| Households without Children | 4,851 | 1.6% |
Households with Children 36.78%
Households without Children 63.22%
What are the median and average incomes in Albany?
The average annual household income in Albany is $184,027, while the median household income sits at $135,927 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $158,591, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $162,167. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $31,389 and $97,500, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $184,027 | 10.3% |
| Median Household Income | $135,927 | 9.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,575 | -12.1% |
| People above Poverty Level | 17,405 | -2.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Albany?
There are 8,000 housing units in Albany, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1951. Of the 7,673 occupied housing units in Albany, 53.62% are owner-occupied, while 46.38% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.61% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,214,400. In general, housing costs reach $2,468 per month in Albany.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 8,000 | -1.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1951 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,131 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 792 | 11.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 738 | -12.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 561 | 7.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 939 | -11.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 675 | -1.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 290 | -11.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 537 | -5.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 319 | -0.6% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 18 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,673 | -0.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 4,114 | 5.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 3,559 | -7.1% |
Owner Occupied 53.62%
Renter Occupied 46.38%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,617 | 5.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,497 | 3.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $1,214,400 | 6.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $1,143,400 | 4.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,468 | 5.5% |
With Mortgage 63.61%
Without Mortgage 36.39%
What is the level of education in Albany?
Approximately 13.34% of the population in Albany holds a high school degree (that's 2,028 residents), while 10.89% have attained a college certificate (1,656 locals) and 32.21% have a bachelor's degree (4,896 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 222 | 2.3% |
| Some High School | 2,028 | 8.4% |
| Some College | 1,656 | -6.3% |
| Associate Degree | 571 | -9.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4,896 | 0.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,827 | 0.9% |
No High School 1.46%
Some High School 13.34%
Some College 10.89%
Associate Degree 3.76%
Bachelor's Degree 32.21%
Graduate Degree 38.34%
What is the marital status of Albany residents?
A total of 5,163 people in Albany have never been married (which represents 32.32% of the total population), while 8,770 of them are wedded (54.9%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 147 (0.92%) and 1,377 (8.62%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 5,163 | 2.2% |
| Married | 8,770 | -0.4% |
| Separated | 147 | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 664 | 6.4% |
| Divorced | 1,377 | -7.7% |
Never Married 32.32%
Married 54.9%
Separated 0.92%
Widowed 4.16%
Divorced 8.62%
What are the most common means of transportation in Albany?
The top three means of transportation people in Albany use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and subway or elevated. A total of 4,122 residents commute by car, 785 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 675 by subway or elevated
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 4,122 | -2.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 785 | -5.3% |
| Subway or Elevated | 675 | N/A |
| Railroad | 135 | 48.4% |
| Ferryboat | 20 | 0.0% |
| Bicycle | 348 | -19.3% |
| Motorcycle | 37 | -27.4% |
| TaxiCab | 6 | -66.7% |
| Walk | 486 | -7.8% |
What is the median and average household income in Albany by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.