Albany, NY — City Profile & Demographics 2026
Population 100,081 · New York · Updated May 2026
Population
100,081
Median Income
$59,485
Home Price
$324,670
Unemployment
8.3%
Poverty Rate
23.4%
Bachelor's+
44.9%
Full Demographics — Albany, NY
27 metrics across 8 categories, compared to US national averages.
Demographics
| Metric | Albany, NY | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 100,081 | — | |
| Pop. Density / sq mi | N/A | — | |
| Median Age | 31.9 | 38.9 | |
| Foreign Born | 15.0% | 13.8% | |
| White | 53.0% | 61.6% | |
| Black | 26.6% | 12.4% | |
| Asian | 7.9% | 6.0% | |
| Hispanic | 10.7% | 18.7% | |
| Spanish at Home | N/A | 13.2% |
Economy
| Metric | Albany, NY | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median HH Income | $59,485 | $74,580 | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,851 | $40,480 | |
| Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level | $77,425 | $64,500 | |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.3% | 3.8% | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.4% | 11.5% | |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 44.9% | 35.8% |
Housing
Source: Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS
| Metric | Albany, NY | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $324,670 | $410,000 | |
| Homeownership Rate | 37.9% | 65.4% |
Safety
| Metric | Albany, NY | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 434 | 380 | |
| Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 1736 | 1950 |
Health
| Metric | Albany, NY | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity RateCDC PLACES | 32.9% | 33.0% | |
| Diabetes RateCDC PLACES | 9.9% | 11.6% | |
| Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month | 17.6% | 14.0% | |
| No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES | 7.7% | 9.6% | |
| Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES | 18.0% | 15.5% | |
| Current SmokersCDC PLACES | 12.3% | 12.5% |
Climate
| Metric | Albany, NY | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 48.3°F | 54.5°F | |
| Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 39.4 in | 30.2 in |
Air Quality
| Metric | Albany, NY | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.) | 8.1 µg/m³ | 8.5 µg/m³ | |
| Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50 | 75.0% | 70.0% |
Commute
| Metric | Albany, NY | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS | 21.1 min | 27.0 min |
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About Albany, NY
Albany is a city in New York, United States. With a population of 100,081, it is one of the notable cities in the region. Compared to the US average, Albany shows stronger educational attainment (44.9% bachelor's degree vs 35.8% bachelor's degree US avg) and uninsured rate (7.7% without health insurance vs 9.6% without health insurance US avg). However, the city has a higher household income at $59,485 median HH income, compared to the US average of $74,580 median HH income. Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Survey (2023), CDC PLACES, FBI CDE, NOAA, and EPA.