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.

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