Albany, GA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2024 Population

146,018

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

38.1

0.262% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

20.9%

2.77% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$56,906

4.96% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$157,300

5.71% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

60,496

0.14% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Albany, GA 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.

98.7% of the residents in Albany, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Albany, GA are Albany Technical College (1,646 degrees awarded in 2024), Albany State University (1,413 degrees), and Albany Beauty Academy (1 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Albany, GA was $157,300, and the homeownership rate was 56.2%.

Most people in Albany, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Albany, GA was 2 cars per household.

Albany, GA borders Americus, GA, Bainbridge, GA, Cordele, GA, Moultrie, GA, and Tifton, GA.

United States Georgia

Population & Diversity

Albany, GA is home to a population of 146k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.63% of Albany, GA residents were born outside of the country (3.84k people).

In 2024, there were 1.32 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (76.7k people) in Albany, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 58k White (Non-Hispanic) and 3.97k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.7%

2024 Citizenship

98.8%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.7% of Albany, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Albany, GA was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Albany, GA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
76.7k ± 611
White (Non-Hispanic)
58k ± 240
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
3.97k ± 614

3.13%

Hispanic Population

4.57k people

3.13% of the people in Albany, GA are hispanic (4.57k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Albany, GA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Georgia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
232,075 ± 11,701 people
India
112,556 ± 8,194 people
Jamaica
54,537 ± 5,719 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 232,075 Georgia residents, followed by India with 112,556 and Jamaica with 54,537.

Foreign-Born Population

2.63%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

3.84k people

2.48%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.63k people

As of 2024, 2.63% of Albany, GA residents (3.84k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Albany, GA was 2.48%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
3,243 ± 553
Vietnam
2,816 ± 317
Gulf War (1990s)
1,951 ± 347

Albany, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.15 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Albany, GA.

Health

88% of the population of Albany, GA has health coverage, with 36.9% on employee plans, 24.7% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 2.79% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Georgia see 1,517 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,517 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1856 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 525 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.5% were men and 53.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

1,517 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Georgia

Primary care physicians in Georgia see an average of 1,517 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,517 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.5% were men and 53.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12%

Uninsured

36.9%

Employer Coverage

24.7%

Medicaid

11.7%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

2.79%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Albany, GA declined by 6.3% from 12.8% to 12%.

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.

Economy

The economy of Albany, GA employs 60.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Albany, GA were Health Care & Social Assistance (9,521 people), Retail Trade (7,334 people), and Educational Services (7,169 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($71,607), Public Administration ($62,484), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($61,184).

Employment

Occupations

60.5k

2024 Value

± 2,083

−0.14%

1 Year decline

± 5%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Albany, GA declined at a rate of −0.14%, from 60.6k employees to 60.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Albany, GA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,727 people), Management Occupations (6,418 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,357 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Albany, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Georgia (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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

60.5k

2024 Value

± 2,083

−0.14%

1 Year decline

± 5%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Albany, GA declined at a rate of −0.14%, from 60.6k employees to 60.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Albany, GA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,521 people), Retail Trade (7,334 people), and Educational Services (7,169 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,428

Median earning men ± $1,788

$36,389

Median earning women ± $2,183

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($73,598), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,333), and Wholesale Trade ($61,327).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($49,154), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,399), and Construction ($43,804).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.94%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.87M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.94% 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 11.9%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

237
Retail Trade
215
Other Services (except Public Administration)
184
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$470k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$258k
Manufacturing
$242k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Georgia is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Albany, GA. Showing the available data for Georgia.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.5%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.394%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Georgia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Georgia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the runoff election.

Raphael Warnock

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Georgia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Albany, GA awarded 3,060 degrees. The student population of Albany, GA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,693 male students and 6,812 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Albany, GA are Black or African American (2,347 and 77.2%), White (452 and 14.9%), Hispanic or Latino (110 and 3.62%), and Two or More Races (61 and 2.01%).

The largest universities in Albany, GA by number of degrees awarded are Albany Technical College (1,646 and 53.8%), Albany State University (1,413 and 46.2%), and Albany Beauty Academy (1 and 0.0327%).

The most popular majors in Albany, GA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (363 and 11.9%), Registered Nursing (252 and 8.24%), and General Business Administration & Management (246 and 8.04%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $4,176 for in-state students and $15,528 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Albany, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 9,505 (28.3% men and 71.7% 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 2024 there were 9,505 students enrolled in Albany, GA, 28.3% men and 71.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 7,748 records, of which 72% were women and 28% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
140 degrees awarded
Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor
87 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
83 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Albany, GA was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 140 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Albany, GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Albany Technical College
1,646 degrees awarded
Albany State University
1,413 degrees awarded
Albany Beauty Academy
1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Albany Technical College with 1,646 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 934 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Albany, GA, which is 0.439 times less than the 2,126 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 2,347 degrees mean that there were 5.19 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 452 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

Public, 4-year or above ($4,176) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,480) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,220) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Albany, GA was $157,300 in 2024, which is 0.473 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $148,800 to $157,300, a 5.71% increase. The homeownership rate in Albany, GA is 56.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Albany, GA have an average commute time of 22.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Albany, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$157,300

Median Property Value 2024

±$6,729

$32,438

Median Property Taxes

±$1,414

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, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

56.2%

Homeownership

2024

64.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 56.2% of the housing units in Albany, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 56.3%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$56,906

Median Household Income

± $1,699

57.7k

Number of Households

± 1,976

In 2024, the median household income of the 57.7k households in Albany, GA grew to $56,906 from the previous year's value of $54,219.

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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.471

2024 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.471

2023 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2024, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.104% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (78.1%)
Carpooled (10.5%)
Worked At Home (8.43%)

In 2024, 78.1% of workers in Albany, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.5%) and those who worked at home (8.43%).

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

22.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Albany, GA have a shorter commute time (22.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.23% of the workforce in Albany, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Albany, GA (29.5k out of 141k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 6 - 11.

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

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.