Population 6,317 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Albany
Household size in Albany
| Period | Albany | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.77 | 2.69 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.87 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.73 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.76 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.06 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Albany holds 2.76 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Albany
| Period | Albany | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.7 | 35.3 | 36.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.6 | 36.2 | 37.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.5 | 36.8 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.1 | 37.1 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +1.8 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Albany is 37.1 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.7, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Albany
| Period | Albany | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 14.1% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 14.8% | 15.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 13.9% | 14.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 14.0% | 15.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Albany (10.4%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 6.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Albany has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Louisiana cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Albany
Renters in Albany
| Period | Albany | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 30.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 31.4% | 33.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 31.0% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 30.9% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +0.4 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Albany is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than half of owners (53.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Albany
| Period | Albany | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 10.9% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 11.2% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.6% | 15.6% | 15.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 14.1% | 14.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +3.2 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.4% of the housing in Albany, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 7.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Albany
| Period | Albany | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1982 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1984 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1986 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2001 | 1990 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Albany has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2001, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the southwest. Of the 151 Louisiana cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Albany
| Period | Albany | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $474 | $775 | $755 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $700 | $890 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $780 | $1,001 | $920 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $901 | $1,207 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$428 | +$432 | +$366 | +$606 |
The median renter in Albany pays $901 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $428 a month from 2006–10, a 90% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 30.6% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Albany
Bachelor's degrees in Albany
| Period | Albany | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 26.3% | 22.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 27.9% | 22.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 28.6% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 31.5% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +5.3 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Albany: 15.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.3 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Albany
| Period | Albany | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.7% | 85.1% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.2% | 86.9% | 83.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.4% | 87.7% | 85.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.0% | 88.9% | 87.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +3.8 pts | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Albany never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.3 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Albany
| Period | Albany | Baton Rouge area | Louisiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 6.2% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | +0.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Albany has been strong: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 151 Louisiana cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 5.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Albany compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | 2.76 | 37.1 | 10.4% | 16.7% | 14.4% | 2001 | $901 | 15.2% | 87.0% | 2.6% |
| Holden | 2.78 | 43.1 | 16.7% | 10.6% | 12.2% | 1993 | $965 | 15.0% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| Woodhaven | 3.23 | 33.4 | 17.2% | 30.9% | 15.2% | 1995 | $1,071 | 11.1% | 73.9% | 13.3% |
| Tickfaw | 2.92 | 33.1 | 21.2% | 38.4% | 13.4% | 1998 | $968 | 14.7% | 75.9% | 9.0% |
| Hammond | 2.47 | 33.7 | 18.1% | 41.3% | 16.8% | 1990 | $1,025 | 26.3% | 85.0% | 4.5% |
| Springville | 2.47 | 44.5 | 10.9% | 14.4% | 13.9% | 1998 | $921 | 13.0% | 87.6% | 2.7% |
| Springfield | 2.60 | 42.5 | 10.2% | 9.8% | 20.3% | 1996 | $1,431 | 21.4% | 87.4% | 3.2% |
| Magnolia | 3.26 | 37.4 | 19.2% | 16.8% | 6.0% | 1999 | $1,008 | 14.8% | 79.5% | 9.0% |
| Independence | 3.13 | 36.1 | 22.1% | 25.5% | 16.8% | 1994 | $898 | 13.9% | 77.4% | 12.1% |
| Doyle | 2.71 | 37.3 | 8.8% | 19.8% | 6.7% | 1998 | $884 | 10.9% | 81.7% | 2.3% |
| Natalbany | 2.68 | 36.5 | 21.2% | 24.9% | 11.9% | 2005 | $1,165 | 13.5% | 81.7% | 8.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Albany. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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