Albany County, New York
NY · FIPS 36001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 317,018 | — | #232 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $85,333 | +13.6% | #414 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.4 years | -1.3% | #2,510 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $294,600 | +4.5% | #655 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,313 | +12.9% | #405 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.0% | +3.4% | #1,531 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Albany County has a population of 317,018, making it the #232 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.4 years, which is 1.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Albany County is $85,333, ranking #414 out of 3,222 counties — 13.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 13.0% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Albany County is $294,600 (+4.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,313/mo and the homeownership rate is 56.6%.
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96.8% of residents in Albany County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.6% above the national rate.
About Albany County, New York
Albany County, New York has a total population of 317,018, making it the 232nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Albany County is 38.4 years, which is 1.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Albany County is $85,333, which ranks #414 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Albany County is $294,600, 4.5% above the national median. Renters in Albany County pay a median gross rent of $1,313 per month. The homeownership rate is 56.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Albany County, 46.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.7 min.
Albany County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 68.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (11.5%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (7.5%).
All data for Albany County, New York comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.