Population Statistics for Albany, New York in 2024


  • Total population: 101,314, male: 49,461 and female: 51,853
  • Median age: 33.3 years, male: 34.1 and female: 32.7
  • Median household income: $65,231
  • Housing units: 52,788 total, occupied: 48,873 and vacant: 3,915

Population by Age and Gender

In Albany, New York, there are 5,077 males under 18 years old (10.3%), 37,943 aged 18 to 64 (76.7%), and 6,441 aged 65 and over (13.0%). Among females, 6,241 are under 18 years old (12.0%), 37,140 aged 18 to 64 (71.6%), and 8,472 aged 65 and over (16.3%).


Population Demographics by Race

Based on the latest data, the population in Albany, New York is 50.1% (50,740 people) White. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.4% (11,585 people) of the total. Black or African American alone represents 20.7% (21,018 people), while Asian alone makes up 9.9% (10,065 people).



Household Income

About 36.9% of all households earn under $50,000. Around 31.9% of households have incomes between $50,000 and $100,000, while 23.7% earn between $100,000 and $200,000. A small portion, 7.4%, report incomes over $200,000.




Households and Families

About 33.9% of households are married couples, while 5.8% are headed by a male householder with no spouse present. Female householders account for 15.6% of households, and 44.7% are non-family households.



Marital Status of Population

Overall, 27.5% of men and 24.6% of women are currently married. Among those who have never married, the share is 62.7% for men and 58.3% for women. Divorce rates are 9.7% among women compared to 8.4% for men, while 7.4% of women and 1.3% of men are widowed.



Educational attainment (Age 25+)

Among men: 6.4% have no degree, 21.7% have a high school diploma or equivalent, 25.2% have some college or an associate degree, 24.1% hold a bachelor’s degree, and 22.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Among women: 7.0% have no degree, 22.8% have a high school diploma or equivalent, 21.2% have some college or an associate degree, 20.9% hold a bachelor’s degree, and 28.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.



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FAQ

What was the population of Albany in 2023?

The total population in 2023 was 101,314.

What is the median age in Albany?

The median age is 33.3 years.

What is the median household income in Albany?

Median household income (in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars) is $65,231.

What percentage of the population is White in Albany?

The White population is 51.7%.

What share of the population is 65 years and over in Albany?

Overall 14.7% of the population is 65 years old and over.

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