Albany, NY

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2023 Population

100,081

0.39% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

31.9

0.313% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

23.4%

0.0516% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$59,485

8.68% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$223,000

4.5% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

50,804

0.249% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Albany, NY had a population of 100k people with a median age of 31.9 and a median household income of $59,485. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Albany, NY grew from 99,692 to 100,081, a 0.39% increase and its median household income grew from $54,736 to $59,485, a 8.68% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Albany, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (50.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (24.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.84%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.32%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.62%).

None of the households in Albany, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.3% of the residents in Albany, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Albany, NY are SUNY at Albany (4,909 degrees awarded in 2022), Excelsior University (4,461 degrees), and The College of Saint Rose (2,059 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Albany, NY was $223,000, and the homeownership rate was 37.9%.

Most people in Albany, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Albany, NY was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Albany, NY is home to a population of 100k people, from which 92.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 14.5% of Albany, NY residents were born outside of the country (14.5k people).

In 2023, there were 2.04 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (50.6k people) in Albany, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.85k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.3%

2023 Citizenship

93%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 92.3% of Albany, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Albany, NY was 93%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Albany, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Albany, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
50.6k ± 1.51k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
24.8k ± 1.44k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7.85k ± 882

10.7%

Hispanic Population

10.7k people

10.7% of the people in Albany, NY are hispanic (10.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Albany, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New York.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
505,872 ± 17,239 people
China
415,960 ± 15,668 people
Jamaica
230,433 ± 11,717 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 505,872 New York residents, followed by China with 415,960 and Jamaica with 230,433.

Foreign-Born Population

14.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

14.5k people

14.2%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

14.2k people

As of 2023, 14.5% of Albany, NY residents (14.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Albany, NY was 14.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Albany, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
844 ± 219
Gulf War (2001-)
601 ± 190
Gulf War (1990s)
457 ± 214

Albany, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.4 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Albany, NY employs 50.8k people. The largest industries in Albany, NY are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,651 people), Public Administration (6,505 people), and Retail Trade (5,565 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($87,188), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($84,427), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($67,216).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,694. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.494, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

50.8k

2023 Value

± 2,126

−0.249%

1 Year decline

± 5.86%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Albany, NY declined at a rate of −0.249%, from 50.9k employees to 50.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Albany, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,661 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,800 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (4,029 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Albany, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

50.8k

2023 Value

± 2,126

−0.249%

1 Year decline

± 5.86%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Albany, NY declined at a rate of −0.249%, from 50.9k employees to 50.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Albany, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,651 people), Public Administration (6,505 people), and Retail Trade (5,565 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Albany, NY, though some of these residents may live in Albany, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,688

Median earning men ± $3,714

$37,070

Median earning women ± $2,904

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($72,106), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,333), and Information ($58,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($61,947), Construction ($60,313), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($55,755).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.74%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 19.7%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

Education

In 2022, universities in Albany, NY awarded 12,741 degrees. The student population of Albany, NY in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 17,312 male students and 21,725 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Albany, NY are White (7,296 and 59.2%), followed by Black or African American (1,793 and 14.6%), Hispanic or Latino (1,390 and 11.3%), and Asian (688 and 5.59%).

The largest universities in Albany, NY by number of degrees awarded are SUNY at Albany (4,909 and 38.5%), Excelsior University (4,461 and 35%), and The College of Saint Rose (2,059 and 16.2%).

The most popular majors in Albany, NY are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,437 and 11.3%), General Educational Leadership & Administration (1,254 and 9.84%), and Registered Nursing (1,041 and 8.17%).

The median tuition costs in Albany, NY are $35,104 for private four year colleges, and $7,070 and $24,910 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Albany, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 39,037 (44.3% men and 55.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 39,037 students enrolled in Albany, NY, 44.3% men and 55.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 19,729 records, of which 54% were women and 46% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
456 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,255 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
542 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Albany, NY was General Psychology with 456 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Albany, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

SUNY at Albany
4,909 degrees awarded
Excelsior University
4,461 degrees awarded
The College of Saint Rose
2,059 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was SUNY at Albany with 4,909 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 5,203 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Albany, NY, which is 0.69 times less than the 7,538 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 7,296 degrees mean that there were 4.07 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,793 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($35,104) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,338) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($2,250) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.7% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.75% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (4.04M), Bachelors Degree (3.33M), and Some college (2.79M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Albany, NY was $223,000 in 2023, which is 0.735 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $213,400 to $223,000, a 4.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Albany, NY is 37.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Albany, NY have an average commute time of 19.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Albany, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Albany, NY is $59,485. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Albany, NY was Census Tract 19.02 with a value of $101,250, followed by Census Tract 19.01 and Census Tract 4.03, with respective values of $90,313 and $85,964.

Housing

Property

$223,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,105

$16,585

Median Property Taxes

±$1,024

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Albany, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Albany, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

37.9%

Homeownership

2023

62%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 37.9% of the housing units in Albany, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 36.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Albany, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 19.02
Census Tract 19.01
Census Tract 4.03

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Albany, NY was Census Tract 19.02 with a value of $101,250, followed by Census Tract 19.01 and Census Tract 4.03, with respective values of $90,313 and $85,964.

The following map shows all of the places in Albany, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,485

Median Household Income

± $3,247

43.7k

Number of Households

± 1,938

In 2023, the median household income of the 43.7k households in Albany, NY grew to $59,485 from the previous year's value of $54,736.

The following chart displays the households in Albany, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Albany, NY is from New York.

0.494

2022 Wage GINI in New York

0.493

2021 Wage GINI in New York

In 2022, the income inequality in New York was 0.494 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.125% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (54.8%)
Worked At Home (11.9%)
Public Transit (10.9%)

In 2023, 54.8% of workers in Albany, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.9%) and those who used public transit to get to work (10.9%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Albany, NY have a shorter commute time (19.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.998% of the workforce in Albany, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Albany, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Albany, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Albany, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

23.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Albany, NY (21.1k out of 90.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Albany, NY is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.3% of the population of Albany, NY has health coverage, with 47.8% on employee plans, 25.7% on Medicaid, 9.34% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 0.756% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Albany County, NY see 989 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.302% decrease from the previous year (992 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1121 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 242 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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989 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Albany County, NY

Primary care physicians in Albany County, NY see an average of 989 patients per year. This represents a 0.302% decrease from the previous year (992 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Albany County, NY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.7% under 18 years, 36.9% between 18 and 34 years, 32.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.6% were men and 53.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.69%

Uninsured

47.8%

Employer Coverage

25.7%

Medicaid

9.34%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

0.756%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Albany, NY grew by 3.67% from 4.52% to 4.69%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Albany, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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