Albany County, New York
Located in New York, Albany County has a population of 317,018 residents and a median age of 38.4 years, making it the #232 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 13.0%. The median home value is $294,600, and the median household income is $85,333, which is 14% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Albany County, 46.4% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 37.7% above the national average, ranking #146 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Albany County is 78.5 years. 12.4% of adults report poor or fair health and 4.5% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
12.7% of adults in Albany County smoke , 33.5% are obese , and 23.2% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 30.1 per 100,000.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Albany County is 3.7 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 9.4 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 5.5 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
14.6% of children in Albany County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.5 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 7.5 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Albany County is 65.6%. The mean commute time is 23.7 min, which is 14.3% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Albany County voted Democratic with a margin of 25.8%. The vote was 62.9% Dem / 37.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 5.7 toward Republicans .
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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.