Albany, GA

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Population

74,892

1.01% decline

Poverty Rate

33.2%


Median Age

33.6


Median Household Income

$31,843

1.86% growth

Number of Employees

27,862

0.638% decline

Median Property Value

$101,000

1.41% growth

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Health

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Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Albany, GA had a population of 74.9k people with a median age of 33.6 and a median household income of $31,843. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Albany, GA declined from 75,657 to 74,892, a -1.01% decrease and its median household income grew from $31,263 to $31,843, a 1.86% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Albany, GA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (72.5%), White (Non-Hispanic) (22.2%), Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (1.83%), White (Hispanic) (1.34%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.921%). N/A% of the people in Albany, GA speak a non-English language, and 98.4% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Albany, GA are Albany Technical College (2,164 degrees awarded in 2017) and Albany State University (1,664 degrees).

The median property value in Albany, GA is $101,000, and the homeownership rate is 38.5%. Most people in Albany, GA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 17.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Albany, GA is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Georgia, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Impact on Employment

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

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Community Mobility

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Economy

The economy of Albany, GA employs 27.9k people. The largest industries in Albany, GA are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,194 people), Educational Services (3,701 people), and Retail Trade (3,323 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($55,272), Finance & Insurance ($44,178), and Utilities ($40,882).

Median household income in Albany, GA is $31,843. Males in Albany, GA have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,261. The income inequality in Albany, GA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$31,843

2017 value

± $1,364

1.86%

1 Year Growth

± 5.58%

Households in Albany, GA have a median annual income of $31,843, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $31,263 in 2016, which represents a 1.86% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Albany, GA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$62,744

Average Male Salary

± $1,190

$46,261

Average Female Salary

± $830

In 2017, full-time male employees in Georgia made 1.36 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Georgia by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $58,486 ± $3,787

  2. White

    $53,819 ± $950

  3. Two or More Races

    $43,415 ± $4,855

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Georgia workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.09 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Georgia by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Albany, GA is from Georgia.

0.478

2017 Wage GINI

0.477

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.233% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

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

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 104.01

  2. Census Tract 104.03

  3. Census Tract 5.02

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Albany, GA was Census Tract 104.01 with a value of $79,442, followed by Census Tract 104.03 and Census Tract 5.02, with respective values of $66,167 and $64,750.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

33.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Albany, GA (23.6k out of 71.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. Black

    19,799 ± 982

  2. White

    3,105 ± 374

  3. Hispanic

    579 ± 175

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

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

27.9k

2017 Value

± 1,281

-0.638%

1 Year decline

± 6.4%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Albany, GA declined at a rate of -0.638%, from 28k employees to 27.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Albany, GA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,530 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,861 people), and Production Occupations (2,642 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Albany, GA.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Albany, GA, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,530 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,861 people), and Production Occupations (2,642 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Albany, GA has an unusually high number of residents working as Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (2.54 times higher than expected), Community & Social Service Occupations (1.75 times), and Production Occupations (1.64 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Albany, GA, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($90,288), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($68,750), and Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations ($54,583).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

27.9k

2017 Value

± 1,281

-0.638%

1 Year decline

± 6.4%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Albany, GA declined at a rate of -0.638%, from 28k employees to 27.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Albany, GA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,194 people), Educational Services (3,701 people), and Retail Trade (3,323 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Albany, GA, though some of these residents may live in Albany, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Albany, GA, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,194 people), Educational Services (3,701 people), and Retail Trade (3,323 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Albany, GA has an unusually high number of Public Administration (1.81 times higher than expected), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.67 times), and Educational Services (1.43 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Albany, GA, by median earnings, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($55,272), Finance & Insurance ($44,178), and Utilities ($40,882).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Mixed freight

    $51.8B

  2. Motorized vehicles

    $36.9B

  3. Electronics

    $35.7B

In 2015, the top outbound Georgia product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $51.8B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($36.9B) and Electronics ($35.7B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Georgia products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$465B

2020 Value

$628B

Projected 2045 Value

35.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Georgia trade was $465B. This is expected to increase 35.1% to $628B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Georgia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Florida

    $42.1B

  2. South Carolina

    $27.8B

  3. North Carolina

    $22.2B

In 2015, the top outbound Georgia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Florida with $42.1B, followed by South Carolina with $27.8B and North Carolina and $22.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Georgia shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

81.2% of the population of Albany, GA has health coverage, with 31.8% on employee plans, 27.6% on Medicaid, 9.09% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 2.04% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of Albany, GA was $6,587 in 2014. This is a 5.41% increase from the previous year ($6,249).

Primary care physicians in Albany, GA see 1142 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.53% increase from the previous year (1062 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1500 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 874 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Quitman County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.2%). Additionally, Rockdale County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (38.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,142 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Dougherty County, GA see an average of 1,142 patients per year. This represents a 7.53% increase from the previous year (1,062 patients).

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

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$6,587

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,406

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,199

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,429

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Georgia (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.41%, from $6,249 to $6,587.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

18.8%

Uninsured

31.8%

Employer Coverage

27.6%

Medicaid

9.09%

Medicare

10.7%

Non-Group

2.04%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Albany, GA declined by 7.11% from 20.2% to 18.8%.

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

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Quitman County

    18.2% prevalence

  2. Taliaferro County

    17.3% prevalence

  3. Clay County

    16.9% prevalence

Quitman County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Georgia, at 18.2%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Georgia by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Albany, GA is home to a population of 74.9k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2017, 2.6% of Albany, GA residents were born outside of the country (1.95k people).

In 2017, there were 3.27 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (54.3k people) in Albany, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.6k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.37k Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Age

Age by Nativity

34

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

40

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 6.3

In 2017, the median age of all people in Albany, GA was 33.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 34, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in Albany, GA are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Albany, GA residents was 33.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.6%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

1.95k people

2.5%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

1.89k people

As of 2017, 2.6% of Albany, GA residents (1.95k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Albany, GA was 2.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    264,376 ± 12,459 people

  2. India

    85,239 ± 7,138 people

  3. Korea

    45,011 ± 5,197 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 264,376 Georgia residents, followed by India with 85,239 and Korea with 45,011.

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Citizenship

98.4%

2017 Citizenship

98.5%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 98.4% of Albany, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Albany, GA was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Albany, GA

  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)

    54.3k ± 742

  2. White (Non-Hispanic)

    16.6k ± 505

  3. Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic)

    1.37k ± 542

In 2017, there were 3.27 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (54.3k people) in Albany, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.6k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.37k Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

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

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    1,513 ± 218

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    833 ± 221

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    779 ± 210

Albany, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.82 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Albany, GA awarded 3,828 degrees. The student population of Albany, GA is skewed towards women, with 3,004 male students and 6,778 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Albany, GA are Black or African American (2,633 and 69.1%), followed by White (1,001 and 26.3%), Hispanic or Latino (78 and 2.05%), and Asian (33 and 0.866%).

The largest universities in Albany, GA by number of degrees awarded are Albany Technical College (2,164 and 56.5%) and Albany State University (1,664 and 43.5%).

The most popular majors in Albany, GA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (428 and 11.2%), Registered Nursing (413 and 10.8%), and General Business Administration & Management (330 and 8.62%).

The median tuition costs in Albany, GA are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $3,965 and $14,426 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Child Care Provider

    98 degrees awarded

  2. General Business Administration & Management

    176 degrees awarded

  3. Welding Technology

    105 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Albany, GA was Child Care Provider with 98 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Albany, GA according to their major.

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. Albany Technical College

    2,164 degrees awarded

  2. Albany State University

    1,664 degrees awarded

$3,965

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Albany, GA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Albany Technical College with 2,164 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,396

Degrees Awarded to Men

2,432

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 1,396 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Albany, GA, which is 0.574 times less than the 2,432 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. Black or African American

    2,633 degrees awarded

  2. White

    1,001 degrees awarded

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    78 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Albany, GA were to Black or African American students. These 2,633 degrees mean that there were 2.63 times more Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1,001 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Albany, GA was $101,000 in 2017, which is 0.44 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $99,600 to $101,000, a 1.41% increase. The homeownership rate in Albany, GA is 38.5%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Albany, GA have an average commute time of 17.5 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Albany, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$101,000

2017 Median

± $5,075

$99,600

2016 Median

± $4,519

In 2017, the median property value in Albany, GA grew to to $101,000 from the previous year's value of $99,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Albany, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Albany, GA the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

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Household Income

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

$31,843

Median Household Income

± $1,364

28.5k

Number of Households

± 1,200

In 2017, the median household income of the 28.5k households in Albany, GA grew to $31,843 from the previous year's value of $31,263.

The following chart displays the households in Albany, GA 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 < $10k range.

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Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Albany, GA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Albany, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

38.5%

2017 Homeownership

38.4%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 38.5% of the housing units in Albany, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 38.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Albany, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

17.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Albany, GA have a shorter commute time (17.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 2.15% of the workforce in Albany, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    75.7%

  2. Carpooled

    13.8%

  3. Worked At Home

    4.22%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Albany, GA was Drove Alone (75.7%), followed by those who Carpooled (13.8%) and those who Worked At Home (4.22%).

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.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Albany, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Albany, GA have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

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