Albany County Summary

Life in Albany County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Albany County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Albany County:

  • The population in Albany County is 315,041.

  • The median home value in Albany County is $313,647.

  • The median income in Albany County is $78,829.

  • The median rent in Albany County is $1,196.

  • The unemployment rate in Albany County is 5.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Albany County is 12.5%.

  • The average high in Albany County is 64.3° and there are 98.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Albany County

List Of Cities & Towns in Albany County

Albany, NY Population 99,692

Cohoes, NY Population 17,960

Watervliet, NY Population 10,325

Westmere, NY Population 7,798

Colonie, NY Population 7,767

Menands, NY Population 4,512

Ravena, NY Population 3,259

Green Island, NY Population 2,968

Voorheesville, NY Population 2,840

Altamont, NY Population 1,745

Preston-Potter Hollow, NY Population 466

Map Of Albany County

Albany County, NY Weather

  • The average high in Albany County is 64.3°.

  • There are 75.57 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 98.3 inches of rain each year with 18.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:16 hours of sun each day in Albany County.

StatAlbany County
Mean High64.3
Nice Days75.57
Rainfall98.3
Snowfall18.3
Sunny_hours4:16
64.3°
Average High
98.3
Inches of Rain

Albany County Photos

Albany Institute Of History And Art
Source: Wikipedia User UpstateNYer | CC BY-SA 3.0
Albanynypanorama
Source: Public Domain
Highest Point In Albanyc Ny
Source: Wikipedia User Daniel Case | GFDL
Albany Pine Bush
Source: Wikipedia User | CC BY-SA 3.0
Albany Panorama
Source: Wikipedia User UpstateNYer | CC BY-SA 3.0
Ten Broek Triangle
Source: Wikipedia User UpstateNYer | CC BY-SA 3.0

Albany County Demographics

Population over time in Albany County

The current population in Albany County is 315,041. The population has increased 2.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 314,679 2.8%
2021 306,165 -0.3%
2020 306,968 -

Gender in Albany County

  • Albany County is 51.3% female with 161,636 female residents.

  • Albany County is 48.7% male with 153,405 male residents.

Female
51.3% (161,636)
Male
48.7% (153,405)
Gender Albany County NY USA
Female 51.3% 51.1% 50.4%
Male 48.7% 48.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Albany County

Albany County is:

  • 69.9% White with 220,111 White residents.

  • 11.4% African American with 35,953 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 152 American Indian residents.

  • 7.3% Asian with 22,902 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 177 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 952 Other residents.

  • 4.5% Two Or More with 14,181 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.5% Hispanic with 20,613 Hispanic residents.

White
69.9% (220,111)
African American
11.4% (35,953)
American Indian
0.0% (152)
Asian
7.3% (22,902)
Hawaiian
0.1% (177)
Other
0.3% (952)
Two Or More
4.5% (14,181)
Hispanic
6.5% (20,613)

Table: Albany County By Race

Race Albany County NY USA
White 69.9% 53.8% 58.9%
African American 11.4% 13.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 7.3% 8.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.8% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.5% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 6.5% 19.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Albany County, New York

  • 5.3% of households in Albany County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.8% of households in Albany County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Albany County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.9% of households in Albany County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Albany County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.6% of households in Albany County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Albany County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.9% of households in Albany County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Albany County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 11.0% of households in Albany County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.3% (16,760)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.8% (12,024)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.5% (20,421)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.9% (18,627)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.8% (30,985)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.6% (52,277)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.6% (39,807)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.9% (59,659)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.4% (29,722)
$200,000 or more
11.0% (34,754)
Income Albany County NY USA
Less than $10,000 5.3% 5.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.8% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.5% 6.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.9% 6.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.8% 9.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.6% 14.1% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.6% 11.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.9% 16.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.4% 9.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 11.0% 15.2% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Albany County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Albany County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Albany County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 22.0% of adults in Albany County completed high school / ged.

  • 15.0% of adults in Albany County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Albany County completed associate's degree.

  • 23.0% of adults in Albany County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Albany County completed master's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Albany County completed professional degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Albany County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (9,451)
9-12th Grade
4% (12,601)
High School / GED
22% (69,309)
Some College
15% (47,256)
Associate's Degree
11% (34,654)
Bachelor's Degree
23% (72,459)
Master's Degree
15% (47,256)
Professional Degree
4% (12,601)
Doctorate Degree
3% (9,451)
Education Albany County NY USA
< 9th Grade 3% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 6% 6%
High School / GED 22% 25% 26%
Some College 15% 15% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 23% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 15% 12% 10%
Professional Degree 4% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 3% 2% 2%

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