Albany County, NY

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Albany County Overview

315,041
TOTAL POPULATION
153,405
MALE POPULATION
161,636
FEMALE POPULATION
94.91
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.37
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.1
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$44,101
PER CAPITA INCOME
$110,201
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$78,829
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
76.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,295
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
170,171
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Albany County Area Codes

Race in Albany County

The most populous races in Albany County are White / Caucasian (227,136 | 72.1%), Black / African American (38,455 | 12.2%), and Asian (23,091 | 7.3%).
Race in Albany County
Race# Population% Population
Asian23,0917.3%
Black / African American38,45512.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific2150.1%
Hispanic or Latino20,6136.5%
Native / Alaskan2650.1%
White / Caucasian227,13672.1%
Two or more Races19,2446.1%
Some other Race6,6352.1%
Total315,041100.0%

Ancestry in Albany County

The most populous ancestries reported in Albany County are Irish (63,919 | 20.3%), Italian (45,468 | 14.4%), German (41,132 | 13.1%), English (28,313 | 9.0%), and Polish (16,156 | 5.1%), together accounting for 61.9% of all Albany County residents.
Ancestry in Albany County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1,1760.4%
African1,5620.5%
Albanian1,2340.4%
Alsatian50.0%
American8,5932.7%
Arab2,7450.9%
Argentinean3570.1%
Armenian1,1990.4%
Australian400.0%
Austrian7220.2%
Bahamian90.0%
Barbadian1100.0%
Basque240.0%
Belgian980.0%
Belizean10.0%
Bhutanese8390.3%
Blackfeet1460.1%
Bolivian1250.0%
Brazilian2230.1%
British1,3770.4%
British West Indian1310.0%
Bulgarian550.0%
Burmese1,6950.5%
Cajun80.0%
Cambodian220.0%
Canadian5230.2%
Carpatho Rusyn430.0%
Celtic1750.1%
Central American1,5660.5%
Central American Indian960.0%
Cherokee6010.2%
Cheyenne60.0%
Chilean710.0%
Chippewa110.0%
Choctaw120.0%
Colombian6330.2%
Costa Rican1940.1%
Creek650.0%
Croatian2850.1%
Cuban9750.3%
Cypriot70.0%
Czech5860.2%
Czechoslovakian3250.1%
Danish8300.3%
Delaware30.0%
Dominican2,9810.9%
Dutch6,5212.1%
Eastern European1,4140.4%
Ecuadorian8430.3%
Egyptian4600.2%
English28,3139.0%
Estonian170.0%
Ethiopian1700.1%
European4,1461.3%
Filipino1730.1%
Finnish3070.1%
French11,5743.7%
French American Indian760.0%
French Canadian5,3921.7%
German41,13213.1%
German Russian460.0%
Ghanaian4540.1%
Greek1,6870.5%
Guatemalan1470.1%
Guyanese8390.3%
Haitian6230.2%
Honduran1440.1%
Hungarian1,4930.5%
Icelander710.0%
Indian (Asian)5,3641.7%
Indonesian1,0420.3%
Inupiat60.0%
Iranian3920.1%
Iraqi2490.1%
Irish63,91920.3%
Iroquois3590.1%
Israeli1100.0%
Italian45,46814.4%
Jamaican2,7760.9%
Japanese1290.0%
Jordanian970.0%
Kenyan1030.0%
Korean3,0681.0%
Laotian400.0%
Latvian4490.1%
Lebanese8630.3%
Liberian230.0%
Lithuanian8350.3%
Luxembourger410.0%
Macedonian1100.0%
Maltese180.0%
Mexican2,3960.8%
Mexican American Indian610.0%
Mongolian2420.1%
Moroccan1660.1%
Native Hawaiian440.0%
Navajo340.0%
Nicaraguan220.0%
Nigerian8520.3%
Northern European3090.1%
Norwegian1,2590.4%
Ottawa380.0%
Pakistani3880.1%
Palestinian30.0%
Panamanian1460.1%
Paraguayan160.0%
Pennsylvania German220.0%
Peruvian4000.1%
Polish16,1565.1%
Portuguese7080.2%
Potawatomi10.0%
Pueblo280.0%
Puerto Rican8,1402.6%
Romanian3610.1%
Russian5,2811.7%
Salvadoran9130.3%
Samoan360.0%
Scandinavian4480.1%
Scotch-Irish1,8890.6%
Scottish4,2611.3%
Seminole50.0%
Senegalese3150.1%
Serbian1310.0%
Sioux220.0%
Slavic470.0%
Slovak5370.2%
Slovene400.0%
South African1660.1%
South American2,5370.8%
South American Indian140.0%
Spaniard6130.2%
Spanish3650.1%
Spanish American1540.1%
Sri Lankan1,4580.5%
Subsaharan African4,2461.3%
Sudanese2620.1%
Swedish1,6080.5%
Swiss5100.2%
Syrian3110.1%
Thai7,9172.5%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian3590.1%
Turkish3220.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander140.0%
Ugandan1250.0%
Ukrainian2,7520.9%
Uruguayan360.0%
Venezuelan220.0%
Vietnamese3810.1%
Welsh1,5970.5%
West Indian4010.1%
Yugoslavian7620.2%
Zimbabwean40.0%
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Immigrants in Albany County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Albany County came from Asia (18,013 | 5.7%), South Central Asia (8,351 | 2.6%), Latin America (7,694 | 2.4%), Europe (6,812 | 2.2%), and Eastern Asia (4,537 | 1.4%), together accounting for 14.4% of all Albany County residents.
Immigrants in Albany County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan9200.3%
Africa2,6970.9%
Albania8710.3%
Argentina2350.1%
Armenia260.0%
Asia18,0135.7%
Australia290.0%
Austria120.0%
Bahamas90.0%
Bangladesh9700.3%
Barbados720.0%
Belarus240.0%
Belgium380.0%
Bolivia280.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina2180.1%
Brazil2340.1%
Bulgaria390.0%
Cambodia190.0%
Cameroon470.0%
Canada6470.2%
Caribbean4,1121.3%
Central America9360.3%
Chile310.0%
China3,5601.1%
Colombia2610.1%
Congo250.0%
Costa Rica790.0%
Croatia1450.1%
Cuba1570.1%
Czechoslovakia190.0%
Denmark360.0%
Dominica130.0%
Dominican Republic1,3630.4%
Eastern Africa7820.3%
Eastern Asia4,5371.4%
Eastern Europe3,8731.2%
Ecuador4390.1%
Egypt2500.1%
El Salvador3010.1%
England2640.1%
Eritrea120.0%
Ethiopia1200.0%
Europe6,8122.2%
Fiji80.0%
France1420.1%
Germany4530.1%
Ghana3830.1%
Greece1610.1%
Grenada240.0%
Guatemala1100.0%
Guyana1,0930.4%
Haiti2580.1%
Honduras260.0%
Hong Kong1040.0%
Hungary650.0%
India4,0381.3%
Indonesia50.0%
Iran2110.1%
Iraq4050.1%
Ireland1830.1%
Israel610.0%
Italy7950.3%
Jamaica1,7190.5%
Japan2020.1%
Jordan1780.1%
Kazakhstan630.0%
Kenya510.0%
Korea7530.2%
Kuwait260.0%
Laos160.0%
Latin America7,6942.4%
Latvia520.0%
Lebanon1060.0%
Malaysia1340.0%
Mexico3880.1%
Micronesia190.0%
Middle Africa1970.1%
Moldova190.0%
Morocco710.0%
Nepal4160.1%
Netherlands1000.0%
Nigeria4390.1%
Northern Africa4260.1%
Northern Europe9790.3%
Oceania980.0%
Pakistan1,5940.5%
Panama320.0%
Peru2510.1%
Philippines1,6600.5%
Poland4630.2%
Portugal170.0%
Romania920.0%
Russia7420.2%
Saudi Arabia1830.1%
Scotland1400.0%
Senegal1140.0%
Serbia350.0%
Sierra Leone320.0%
South Africa960.0%
South America2,6460.8%
South Central Asia8,3512.6%
South Eastern Asia3,5491.1%
Southern Europe1,0000.3%
Spain270.0%
Sri Lanka100.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines420.0%
Sudan1010.0%
Sweden450.0%
Switzerland2150.1%
Syria1100.0%
Taiwan3460.1%
Thailand3410.1%
Trinidad and Tobago2160.1%
Turkey3180.1%
Uganda990.0%
Ukraine4700.2%
Uruguay100.0%
Uzbekistan1220.0%
Venezuela480.0%
Vietnam7220.2%
West Indies870.0%
Western Africa1,0810.3%
Western Asia1,5300.5%
Western Europe9600.3%
Yemen830.0%
Zaire1250.0%
Zimbabwe40.0%
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Sex and Age in Albany County

Sex and Age in Albany County

The most populous age groups in Albany County are 20 to 24 Years (16,416 | 10.7%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (16,457 | 10.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Albany County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7,654 (5.0%)7,354 (4.5%)
5 to 9 Years7,898 (5.1%)7,375 (4.6%)
10 to 14 Years8,535 (5.6%)8,155 (5.1%)
15 to 19 Years11,158 (7.3%)12,194 (7.5%)
20 to 24 Years16,416 (10.7%)16,457 (10.2%)
25 to 29 Years10,854 (7.1%)10,764 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Years10,141 (6.6%)9,987 (6.2%)
35 to 39 Years9,568 (6.2%)10,325 (6.4%)
40 to 44 Years9,171 (6.0%)8,397 (5.2%)
45 to 49 Years8,531 (5.6%)8,709 (5.4%)
50 to 54 Years9,566 (6.2%)9,669 (6.0%)
55 to 59 Years10,072 (6.6%)10,810 (6.7%)
60 to 64 Years9,940 (6.5%)10,181 (6.3%)
65 to 69 Years8,347 (5.4%)9,436 (5.8%)
70 to 74 Years6,670 (4.3%)7,589 (4.7%)
75 to 79 Years3,802 (2.5%)5,371 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years2,535 (1.7%)3,846 (2.4%)
85 Years and over2,547 (1.7%)5,017 (3.1%)
Total153,405 (100.0%)161,636 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Albany County

Median Family Size in Albany County

The median family size in Albany County is 2.94 persons per family, with married-couple families (53,021 | 72.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.98 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (5,062 | 6.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.62 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Albany County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple53,021 (72.6%)2.98
Single Male/Father5,062 (6.9%)2.62
Single Female/Mother14,985 (20.5%)2.90
Total Families73,068 (100.0%)2.94

Median Household Size in Albany County

The median household size in Albany County is 2.25 persons per household, with single male/father households (5,062 | 3.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.09 persons per household. non-family households (59,107 | 44.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.28 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Albany County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple53,021 (40.1%)3.00
Single Male/Father5,062 (3.8%)3.09
Single Female/Mother14,985 (11.3%)3.09
Non-family59,107 (44.7%)1.28
Total Households132,175 (100.0%)2.25

Household Size by Marriage Status in Albany County

Out of a total of 132,175 households in Albany County, 73,068 (55.3%) are family households, while 59,107 (44.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 34,206, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 45,731.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Albany County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-45,731 (34.6%)
2-Person Households34,206 (25.9%)10,948 (8.3%)
3-Person Households18,167 (13.7%)1,958 (1.5%)
4-Person Households13,018 (9.9%)283 (0.2%)
5-Person Households5,039 (3.8%)129 (0.1%)
6-Person Households1,745 (1.3%)49 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households893 (0.7%)9 (0.0%)
Total73,068 (55.3%)59,107 (44.7%)

Female Fertility in Albany County

Fertility by Age in Albany County

Average fertility rate in Albany County is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 69.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 75.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Albany County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years127 (3.7%)10.0
20 to 34 years2,560 (75.2%)69.0
35 to 50 years719 (21.1%)25.0
Total3,406 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Albany County

68.3% of women with births (3,406) in Albany County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 28.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Albany County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)127 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years1,825 (71.3%)735 (28.7%)
35 to 50 years499 (69.4%)220 (30.6%)
Total2,326 (68.3%)1,080 (31.7%)

Fertility by Education in Albany County

Average fertility rate in Albany County is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school have the highest fertility rate of 57.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the lowest fertility at 31.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree represent 27.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Albany County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School534 (15.7%)57.0
High School Diploma477 (14.0%)31.0
College or Associate's Degree843 (24.7%)42.0
Bachelor's Degree625 (18.3%)34.0
Graduate Degree927 (27.2%)57.0
Total3,406 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Albany County

31.7% of women with births in Albany County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 96.2% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 65.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Albany County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School325 (60.9%)209 (39.1%)
High School Diploma164 (34.4%)313 (65.6%)
College or Associate's Degree436 (51.7%)407 (48.3%)
Bachelor's Degree508 (81.3%)117 (18.7%)
Graduate Degree892 (96.2%)35 (3.8%)
Total2,326 (68.3%)1,080 (31.7%)

Income in Albany County

Income Overview in Albany County

Per Capita Income in Albany County is $44,101, while median incomes of families and households are $110,201 and $78,829 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income315,041$44,101
Median Family Income73,068$110,201
Mean Family Income73,068$130,193
Median Household Income132,175$78,829
Mean Household Income132,175$103,137
Income Deficit73,068$11,295
Wage / Income Gap (%)315,04123.61%
Wage / Income Gap ($)315,04176.39¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index315,0410.45

Earnings by Sex in Albany County

Average Earnings in Albany County are $45,362, $52,032 for men and $39,747 for women, a difference of 23.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Albany County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male90,527 (50.2%)$52,032
Female89,612 (49.7%)$39,747
Total180,139 (100.0%)$45,362

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Albany County

The most common earnings brackets in Albany County are $100,000+ for men (18,273 | 20.2%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (10,533 | 11.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Albany County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4,804 (5.3%)6,147 (6.9%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,630 (4.0%)4,772 (5.3%)
$5,000 to $7,4993,458 (3.8%)3,504 (3.9%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,521 (2.8%)3,051 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,675 (2.9%)2,933 (3.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,798 (2.0%)2,169 (2.4%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,557 (1.7%)2,549 (2.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,330 (1.5%)2,243 (2.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,372 (1.5%)2,627 (2.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,500 (2.8%)2,216 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $29,9993,908 (4.3%)4,251 (4.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9993,560 (3.9%)4,423 (4.9%)
$35,000 to $39,9993,822 (4.2%)4,161 (4.6%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,154 (3.5%)4,307 (4.8%)
$45,000 to $49,9993,470 (3.8%)3,617 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9993,987 (4.4%)3,599 (4.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9997,172 (7.9%)7,367 (8.2%)
$65,000 to $74,9996,175 (6.8%)6,067 (6.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99911,361 (12.6%)10,533 (11.7%)
$100,000+18,273 (20.2%)9,076 (10.1%)
Total90,527 (100.0%)89,612 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Albany County

Average earnings in Albany County are $63,756 for men and $51,300 for women, a difference of 19.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $101,709, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $29,299. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $75,407, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $20,582.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Albany County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$29,299$20,582
High School Diploma$46,653$34,100
College or Associate's Degree$54,666$41,627
Bachelor's Degree$76,518$57,242
Graduate Degree$101,709$75,407
Total$63,756$51,300

Family Income in Albany County

Family Income Brackets in Albany County

According to the Albany County family income data, there are 17,975 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,242 families (1.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Albany County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,9002.6%
$10,000 to $14,9991,2421.7%
$15,000 to $24,9992,4843.4%
$25,000 to $34,9992,9964.1%
$35,000 to $49,9995,8458.0%
$50,000 to $74,9999,42612.9%
$75,000 to $99,9999,06012.4%
$100,000 to $149,99917,97524.6%
$150,000 to $199,99910,08313.8%
$200,000+12,12916.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Albany County

4-person families (12,008 | 16.4%) account for the highest median family income in Albany County with $138,670 per family, while 2-person families (37,067 | 50.7%) have the highest median income of $49,028 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Albany County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families37,067 (50.7%)$98,056
3-Person Families17,246 (23.6%)$113,976
4-Person Families12,008 (16.4%)$138,670
5-Person Families4,409 (6.0%)$120,047
6-Person Families1,484 (2.0%)$131,667
7+ Person Families854 (1.2%)$119,755
Total73,068 (100.0%)$110,201

Family Income by Number of Earners in Albany County

The median family income in Albany County is $110,201, with families comprising 3+ earners (8,223) having the highest median family income of $150,169, while families with no earners (11,422) have the lowest median family income of $66,064, accounting for 11.3% and 15.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Albany County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners11,422 (15.6%)$66,064
1 Earner21,671 (29.7%)$72,085
2 Earners31,752 (43.5%)$138,403
3+ Earners8,223 (11.3%)$150,169
Total73,068 (100.0%)$110,201

Household Income in Albany County

Household Income Brackets in Albany County

With 24,981 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Albany County, accounting for 18.9% of all households. In contrast, only 5,023 households (3.8%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Albany County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0007,0055.3%
$10,000 to $14,9995,0233.8%
$15,000 to $24,9998,5916.5%
$25,000 to $34,9997,7985.9%
$35,000 to $49,99912,9539.8%
$50,000 to $74,99921,94116.6%
$75,000 to $99,99916,65412.6%
$100,000 to $149,99924,98118.9%
$150,000 to $199,99912,4249.4%
$200,000+14,53911.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Albany County

The median household income in Albany County is $78,829, with the highest median household income of $99,009 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 46,662 households (35.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $43,292, with 7,987 households (6.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Albany County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years7,987 (6.0%)$43,292
25 to 44 Years42,456 (32.1%)$86,092
45 to 64 Years46,662 (35.3%)$99,009
65+ Years35,070 (26.5%)$64,092
Total132,175 (100.0%)$78,829

Poverty in Albany County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Albany County

With 11.8% poverty level for males and 13.2% for females among the residents of Albany County, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 3,740 males (21.2%) and 4,453 females (26.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Albany County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,370 (18.0%)1,191 (16.2%)
5 Years261 (14.1%)180 (14.4%)
6 to 11 Years1,300 (14.3%)1,736 (19.5%)
12 to 14 Years645 (12.2%)798 (15.6%)
15 Years289 (17.5%)138 (10.5%)
16 and 17 Years343 (10.5%)593 (17.1%)
18 to 24 Years3,740 (21.2%)4,453 (26.1%)
25 to 34 Years2,504 (12.0%)2,701 (13.1%)
35 to 44 Years1,496 (8.0%)2,203 (11.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,842 (10.2%)1,382 (7.5%)
55 to 64 Years1,832 (9.2%)2,168 (10.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,252 (8.4%)1,383 (8.2%)
75 Years and over556 (6.6%)1,252 (9.9%)
Total17,430 (11.8%)20,178 (13.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Albany County

According to the poverty statistics in Albany County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.4% of males and 92.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Albany County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,233 (82.0%)6,157 (83.8%)
5 Years1,585 (85.9%)1,067 (85.6%)
6 to 11 Years7,777 (85.7%)7,178 (80.5%)
12 to 14 Years4,649 (87.8%)4,322 (84.4%)
15 Years1,366 (82.5%)1,171 (89.5%)
16 and 17 Years2,913 (89.5%)2,882 (82.9%)
18 to 24 Years13,899 (78.8%)12,591 (73.9%)
25 to 34 Years18,300 (88.0%)17,971 (86.9%)
35 to 44 Years17,160 (92.0%)16,510 (88.2%)
45 to 54 Years16,212 (89.8%)16,968 (92.5%)
55 to 64 Years18,008 (90.8%)18,722 (89.6%)
65 to 74 Years13,626 (91.6%)15,542 (91.8%)
75 Years and over7,937 (93.4%)11,396 (90.1%)
Total129,665 (88.1%)132,477 (86.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Albany County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Albany County show that 2.6% or 1,372 of the total 53,021 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 15.3%, comprising of 35 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.8%, which includes 594 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Albany County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children32,634 (98.2%)594 (1.8%)
1 or 2 Children16,249 (97.3%)444 (2.7%)
3 or 4 Children2,572 (89.6%)299 (10.4%)
5 or more Children194 (84.7%)35 (15.3%)
Total51,649 (97.4%)1,372 (2.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Albany County

According to the poverty data in Albany County, 11.7% or 590 single-father households and 22.0% or 3,291 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 80 households (40.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 74 households (64.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Albany County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children69 (2.9%)399 (7.2%)
1 or 2 Children441 (17.6%)1,918 (25.2%)
3 or 4 Children80 (40.4%)900 (51.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)74 (64.9%)
Total590 (11.7%)3,291 (22.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Albany County

The poverty data for Albany County shows that 1,372 of the married-couple family households (2.6%) and 3,881 of the single-parent households (19.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 35 households (15.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 74 household (61.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Albany County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children594 (1.8%)468 (6.0%)
1 or 2 Children444 (2.7%)2,359 (23.3%)
3 or 4 Children299 (10.4%)980 (50.5%)
5 or more Children35 (15.3%)74 (61.2%)
Total1,372 (2.6%)3,881 (19.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Albany County

Employment by Class of Employer in Albany County

Among the 157,506 employed individuals in Albany County, private company employees (85,973 | 54.6%), state government employees (23,329 | 14.8%), and not-for-profit organizations (21,062 | 13.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Albany County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees85,97354.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4,3022.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)6,7324.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations21,06213.4%
Local Government Employees12,7168.1%
State Government Employees23,32914.8%
Federal Government Employees3,0902.0%
Unpaid Family Workers3020.2%
Total157,506100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Albany County

According to the labor force statistics for Albany County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (265,064), 64.2% or 170,171 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.2% or 8,849 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 89.7% or 18,055 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.4% or 1,580 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Albany County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years8,586 (42.2%)1,580 (18.4%)
20 to 24 Years23,932 (72.8%)2,010 (8.4%)
25 to 29 Years18,829 (87.1%)810 (4.3%)
30 to 34 Years18,055 (89.7%)1,156 (6.4%)
35 to 44 Years32,853 (87.7%)1,150 (3.5%)
45 to 54 Years31,405 (86.1%)879 (2.8%)
55 to 59 Years14,910 (71.4%)596 (4.0%)
60 to 64 Years11,912 (59.2%)417 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years8,203 (25.6%)271 (3.3%)
75 Years and over1,456 (6.3%)52 (3.6%)
Total170,171 (64.2%)8,849 (5.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Albany County

According to labor force statistics for Albany County, 81.7% of individuals (128,012) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (156,685) are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 4,992 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.7% or 65,502 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 13.1% or 872 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Albany County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School6,657 (59.5%)1,466 (13.1%)
High School Diploma21,445 (70.2%)1,588 (5.2%)
College / Associate Degree34,337 (81.9%)1,803 (4.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher65,502 (89.7%)1,753 (2.4%)
Total128,012 (81.7%)6,111 (3.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Albany County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Albany County are Community & Social Service (22,787 | 14.2%), Management (16,207 | 10.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (15,582 | 9.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (12,494 | 7.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (11,863 | 7.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Albany County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Albany County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (74.2%), Computers & Mathematics (74.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (70.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (78.3%), Education Instruction & Library (72.6%), and Health Technologists (69.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Albany County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management9,109 (56.2%)7,098 (43.8%)
Business & Financial5,156 (43.5%)6,690 (56.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science10,956 (70.3%)4,626 (29.7%)
Computers & Mathematics6,127 (74.0%)2,149 (26.0%)
Architecture & Engineering2,895 (74.2%)1,007 (25.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,934 (56.8%)1,470 (43.2%)
Community & Social Service 7,749 (34.0%)15,038 (66.0%)
Education, Arts & Media815 (21.7%)2,935 (78.3%)
Legal Services & Support1,793 (47.8%)1,959 (52.2%)
Education Instruction & Library3,252 (27.4%)8,611 (72.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,889 (55.2%)1,533 (44.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3,953 (31.6%)8,541 (68.4%)
Health Technologists2,878 (30.4%)6,583 (69.6%)
Total (Category)36,923 (46.8%)41,993 (53.2%)
Total (Overall)80,884 (50.3%)80,063 (49.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Albany County are Food Preparation & Serving (8,227 | 5.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (4,794 | 3.0%), Healthcare Support (4,737 | 2.9%), Personal Care & Service (4,535 | 2.8%), and Security & Protection (4,094 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations in Albany County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Albany County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (90.1%), Security & Protection (83.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (77.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (80.7%), Personal Care & Service (73.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (49.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Albany County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support915 (19.3%)3,822 (80.7%)
Security & Protection3,410 (83.3%)684 (16.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,676 (77.2%)494 (22.8%)
Law Enforcement1,734 (90.1%)190 (9.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving4,143 (50.4%)4,084 (49.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3,342 (69.7%)1,452 (30.3%)
Personal Care & Service1,204 (26.6%)3,331 (73.5%)
Total (Category)13,014 (49.3%)13,373 (50.7%)
Total (Overall)80,884 (50.3%)80,063 (49.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Albany County are Office & Administration (19,950 | 12.4%), and Sales & Related (14,875 | 9.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Albany County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Albany County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related7,579 (50.9%)7,296 (49.0%)
Office & Administration5,617 (28.2%)14,333 (71.8%)
Total (Category)13,196 (37.9%)21,629 (62.1%)
Total (Overall)80,884 (50.3%)80,063 (49.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Albany County are Construction & Extraction (4,012 | 2.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3,167 | 2.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (141 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Albany County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Albany County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry141 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction3,906 (97.4%)106 (2.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3,078 (97.2%)89 (2.8%)
Total (Category)7,125 (97.3%)195 (2.7%)
Total (Overall)80,884 (50.3%)80,063 (49.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Albany County are Production (4,999 | 3.1%), Transportation (4,797 | 3.0%), and Material Moving (3,703 | 2.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Albany County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Albany County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production3,581 (71.6%)1,418 (28.4%)
Transportation4,286 (89.3%)511 (10.6%)
Material Moving2,759 (74.5%)944 (25.5%)
Total (Category)10,626 (78.7%)2,873 (21.3%)
Total (Overall)80,884 (50.3%)80,063 (49.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Albany County

Employment Industries in Albany County

The major employment industries in Albany County include Health Care & Social Assistance (26,399 | 16.4%), Public Administration (19,319 | 12.0%), Educational Services (17,915 | 11.1%), Retail Trade (16,344 | 10.2%), and Professional & Scientific (15,456 | 9.6%).
Employment Industries in Albany County

Employment Industries by Sex in Albany County

The Albany County industries that see more men than women are Construction (90.9%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (80.2%), and Wholesale Trade (76.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (72.6%), Educational Services (67.3%), and Accommodation & Food Services (56.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Albany County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting499 (80.2%)123 (19.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction33 (68.8%)15 (31.2%)
Construction5,902 (90.9%)592 (9.1%)
Manufacturing7,063 (72.3%)2,713 (27.8%)
Wholesale Trade1,834 (76.4%)566 (23.6%)
Retail Trade9,161 (56.0%)7,183 (44.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing4,306 (75.4%)1,401 (24.5%)
Utilities566 (74.2%)197 (25.8%)
Information1,754 (57.9%)1,275 (42.1%)
Finance & Insurance4,333 (48.4%)4,615 (51.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,637 (59.1%)1,135 (40.9%)
Professional & Scientific8,744 (56.6%)6,712 (43.4%)
Enterprise Management88 (64.7%)48 (35.3%)
Administrative & Support3,246 (69.0%)1,457 (31.0%)
Educational Services5,859 (32.7%)12,056 (67.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance7,239 (27.4%)19,160 (72.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,677 (63.4%)968 (36.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services4,625 (43.6%)5,972 (56.4%)
Public Administration9,308 (48.2%)10,011 (51.8%)
Total80,884 (50.3%)80,063 (49.7%)

Education in Albany County

School Enrollment in Albany County

The most common levels of schooling among the 81,541 students in Albany County are college / undergraduate (25,828 | 31.7%), high school (14,287 | 17.5%), and middle school (13,591 | 16.7%).
School Enrollment in Albany County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4,0525.0%
Kindergarten3,1673.9%
Elementary School11,79914.5%
Middle School13,59116.7%
High School14,28717.5%
College / Undergraduate25,82831.7%
Graduate / Professional8,81710.8%
Total81,541100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Albany County

Out of a total of 81,541 students who are enrolled in schools in Albany County, 18,021 (22.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 63,520 (77.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,436 (41.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 15,200 (92.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Albany County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2,047 (58.8%)1,436 (41.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old12,674 (86.2%)2,026 (13.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds15,200 (92.5%)1,229 (7.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds9,056 (92.0%)789 (8.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds7,664 (67.6%)3,674 (32.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds11,505 (65.7%)5,995 (34.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3,406 (67.5%)1,640 (32.5%)
35 Years and over1,931 (60.3%)1,269 (39.7%)
Total63,520 (77.9%)18,021 (22.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Albany County

Business (14,719 | 14.2%), social sciences (12,691 | 12.3%), education (10,321 | 10.0%), science & technology (9,290 | 9.0%), and bio, nature & agricultural (7,865 | 7.6%) are the most common fields of study among 103,418 individuals in Albany County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Albany County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics5,7245.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural7,8657.6%
Physical & Health Sciences3,9113.8%
Psychology6,9526.7%
Social Sciences12,69112.3%
Engineering6,3806.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies4040.4%
Science & Technology9,2909.0%
Business14,71914.2%
Education10,32110.0%
Literature & Languages6,3626.1%
Liberal Arts & History5,9355.7%
Visual & Performing Arts3,6553.5%
Communications3,4443.3%
Arts & Humanities5,7655.6%
Total103,418100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Albany County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Albany County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Albany County are males with 2 vehicles (36,150, accounting for 46.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (32,694, making up 48.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Albany County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle5,311 (6.8%)5,155 (6.9%)
1 Vehicle18,227 (23.2%)20,724 (27.5%)
2 Vehicles36,150 (46.1%)32,694 (43.4%)
3 Vehicles12,976 (16.6%)11,403 (15.1%)
4 Vehicles4,158 (5.3%)4,098 (5.4%)
5 or more Vehicles1,599 (2.0%)1,236 (1.6%)
Total78,421 (100.0%)75,310 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Albany County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Albany County are 15 to 19 minutes (30,637 commuters, 22.0%), 20 to 24 minutes (25,825 commuters, 18.6%), and 10 to 14 minutes (23,907 commuters, 17.2%).
Commute Time in Albany County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3,0542.2%
5 to 9 Minutes14,22510.2%
10 to 14 Minutes23,90717.2%
15 to 19 Minutes30,63722.0%
20 to 24 Minutes25,82518.6%
25 to 29 Minutes11,2438.1%
30 to 34 Minutes14,68510.6%
35 to 39 Minutes2,6251.9%
40 to 44 Minutes3,0172.2%
45 to 59 Minutes5,0013.6%
60 to 89 Minutes2,9282.1%
90 or more Minutes1,8891.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Albany County

The most common commute times in Albany County are 15 to 19 minutes (16,538 commuters, 23.4%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (14,099 commuters, 20.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Albany County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,525 (2.2%)1,529 (2.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes6,448 (9.1%)7,777 (11.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes11,207 (15.8%)12,700 (18.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes16,538 (23.4%)14,099 (20.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes13,548 (19.2%)12,277 (18.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes5,342 (7.5%)5,901 (8.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes7,537 (10.6%)7,148 (10.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,450 (2.1%)1,175 (1.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,710 (2.4%)1,307 (1.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,936 (4.2%)2,065 (3.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,417 (2.0%)1,511 (2.2%)
90 or more Minutes1,087 (1.5%)802 (1.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Albany County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Albany County are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (10,043, 14.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (11,420, 16.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Albany County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,248 (3.2%)1,040 (1.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,675 (2.4%)371 (0.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2,412 (3.4%)1,724 (2.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM5,379 (7.6%)3,555 (5.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM6,650 (9.4%)6,460 (9.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM9,121 (12.9%)10,214 (15.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM9,417 (13.3%)11,420 (16.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM10,043 (14.2%)10,238 (15.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM5,399 (7.6%)5,612 (8.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM4,799 (6.8%)4,741 (6.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,340 (3.3%)2,001 (2.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,566 (2.2%)958 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM5,502 (7.8%)5,397 (7.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4,194 (5.9%)4,560 (6.7%)
Total70,745 (100.0%)68,291 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Albany County

Occupancy by Ownership in Albany County

Of the total 132,175 dwellings in Albany County, owner-occupied units account for 74,707 (56.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 57,468 (43.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Albany County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units74,70756.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units57,46843.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units132,175100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Albany County

Occupancy by Household Size in Albany County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household45,73134.6%
2-Person Household45,15434.2%
3-Person Household20,12515.2%
4+ Person Household21,16516.0%
Total Housing Units132,175100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Albany County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Albany County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household18,624 (40.7%)27,107 (59.3%)
2-Person Household28,859 (63.9%)16,295 (36.1%)
3-Person Household12,013 (59.7%)8,112 (40.3%)
4+ Person Household15,211 (71.9%)5,954 (28.1%)
Total Housing Units74,707 (56.5%)57,468 (43.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Albany County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Albany County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School3,274 (40.6%)4,785 (59.4%)
High School Diploma13,164 (50.3%)12,980 (49.6%)
College/Associate Degree18,964 (53.0%)16,793 (47.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher39,305 (63.2%)22,910 (36.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Albany County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Albany County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years29,43222.3%
35 to 44 Years21,01115.9%
45 to 54 Years21,27716.1%
55 to 64 Years25,38519.2%
65 to 74 Years20,85715.8%
75 to 84 Years9,7957.4%
85 Years and Over4,4183.3%
Total132,175100.0%

Housing Finances in Albany County

Median Income by Occupancy in Albany County

Median Income by Occupancy in Albany County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied74,707 (56.5%)$111,702
Renter-Occupied57,468 (43.5%)$50,857
Average132,175 (100.0%)$78,829

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Albany County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Albany County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000847 (1.1%)3,627 (6.3%)
$5,000 to $9,999473 (0.6%)2,085 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $14,999898 (1.2%)4,147 (7.2%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,158 (1.5%)3,328 (5.8%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,214 (1.6%)2,868 (5.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,001 (4.0%)4,814 (8.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9995,573 (7.5%)7,427 (12.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99910,530 (14.1%)11,403 (19.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,570 (12.8%)7,131 (12.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99918,109 (24.2%)6,921 (12.0%)
$150,000 or more23,334 (31.2%)3,717 (6.5%)
Total74,707 (100.0%)57,468 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Albany County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Albany County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,705 (2.3%)1,762 (3.1%)
$300 to $4995,644 (7.5%)2,595 (4.5%)
$500 to $79911,517 (15.4%)4,281 (7.4%)
$800 to $9996,413 (8.6%)8,325 (14.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49913,909 (18.6%)24,814 (43.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99914,445 (19.3%)9,562 (16.6%)
$2,000 to $2,4999,826 (13.2%)3,455 (6.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9995,636 (7.5%)819 (1.4%)
$3,000 or more5,612 (7.5%)775 (1.3%)
Total74,707 (100.0%)57,468 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Albany County

Housing Structures in Albany County

Housing Structures in Albany County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached67,33250.9%
Single Unit, Attached6,5985.0%
2 Unit Apartments19,82515.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments10,7818.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments8,9206.8%
10 or more Apartments17,08012.9%
Mobile Home / Other1,6391.2%
Total132,175100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Albany County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Albany County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached62,796 (93.3%)4,536 (6.7%)
Single Unit, Attached4,031 (61.1%)2,567 (38.9%)
2 Unit Apartments4,959 (25.0%)14,866 (75.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments824 (7.6%)9,957 (92.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments324 (3.6%)8,596 (96.4%)
10 or more Apartments602 (3.5%)16,478 (96.5%)
Mobile Home / Other1,171 (71.5%)468 (28.5%)
Total74,707 (56.5%)57,468 (43.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Albany County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Albany County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room95 (0.1%)1,873 (3.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,917 (2.6%)17,422 (30.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms14,992 (20.1%)25,406 (44.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms30,305 (40.6%)9,897 (17.2%)
8 or more Rooms27,398 (36.7%)2,870 (5.0%)
Total74,707 (100.0%)57,468 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Albany County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Albany County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas55,856 (74.8%)30,082 (52.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2,618 (3.5%)1,806 (3.1%)
Electricity6,043 (8.1%)22,558 (39.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene7,909 (10.6%)1,613 (2.8%)
Coal or Coke117 (0.2%)111 (0.2%)
All other Fuels1,998 (2.7%)739 (1.3%)
No Fuel Used166 (0.2%)559 (1.0%)
Total74,707 (100.0%)57,468 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Albany County

Household Vehicle Usage in Albany County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2,656 (3.6%)13,821 (24.0%)
1 Vehicle22,386 (30.0%)28,432 (49.5%)
2 Vehicles34,782 (46.6%)12,509 (21.8%)
3 or more Vehicles14,883 (19.9%)2,706 (4.7%)
Total74,707 (100.0%)57,468 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Albany County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Albany County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units28,71045,997
Median Property Value$254,900$269,300
Median Household Income$87,324$16,417
Monthly Housing Costs$717$5,490
Real Estate Taxes$4,419$1,175

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Albany County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Albany County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,289 (4.5%)995 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,468 (5.1%)1,185 (2.6%)
$100,000 to $299,99916,208 (56.5%)25,870 (56.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9997,587 (26.4%)13,916 (30.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,479 (5.1%)2,939 (6.4%)
$750,000 to $999,999355 (1.2%)638 (1.4%)
$1,000,000 or more324 (1.1%)454 (1.0%)
Total28,710 (100.0%)45,997 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Albany County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Albany County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000849 (3.0%)1,944 (4.2%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,930 (6.7%)471 (1.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,832 (6.4%)1,340 (2.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,225 (11.2%)1,169 (2.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,973 (17.3%)2,348 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,073 (10.7%)5,557 (12.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,911 (20.6%)6,497 (14.1%)
$150,000 or more6,917 (24.1%)12,198 (26.5%)
Total28,710 (100.0%)45,997 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Albany County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Albany County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x9,804 (34.2%)123,269 (268.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x5,638 (19.6%)19,605 (42.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x4,312 (15.0%)12,974 (28.2%)
4.0x or more8,688 (30.3%)5,233 (11.4%)
Total28,710 (100.0%)45,997 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Albany County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Albany County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,009 (3.5%)90 (0.2%)
$800 to $1,4992,229 (7.8%)787 (1.7%)
$800 to $1,49924,013 (83.6%)1,842 (4.0%)
Total28,710 (100.0%)45,997 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Albany County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Albany County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Albany County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years17,864 (98.7%)244 (1.3%)
6 to 18 Years45,595 (99.0%)471 (1.0%)
19 to 25 Years41,406 (95.5%)1,955 (4.5%)
26 to 34 Years34,060 (92.6%)2,739 (7.4%)
35 to 44 Years35,749 (96.0%)1,481 (4.0%)
45 to 54 Years35,314 (97.1%)1,074 (2.9%)
55 to 64 Years39,399 (96.7%)1,331 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years31,713 (99.7%)90 (0.3%)
75 Years and older21,121 (99.9%)20 (0.1%)
Total302,221 (97.0%)9,405 (3.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Albany County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Albany County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born17,864 (98.7%)244 (1.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen45,595 (99.0%)471 (1.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen41,406 (95.5%)1,955 (4.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Albany County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Albany County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00031,074 (94.6%)1,792 (5.4%)
$25,000 to $49,99935,759 (95.2%)1,791 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99939,450 (95.6%)1,822 (4.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99936,404 (96.1%)1,471 (3.9%)
$100,000 and over145,189 (98.7%)1,976 (1.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Albany County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Albany County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 66,804 (37.6%)11,591 (64.0%)
6 to 18 Years14,796 (32.1%)33,275 (72.2%)
19 to 25 Years8,287 (19.1%)34,723 (80.1%)
25 to 34 Years7,972 (21.7%)27,225 (74.0%)
35 to 44 Years7,049 (18.9%)29,660 (79.7%)
45 to 54 Years6,977 (19.2%)29,555 (81.2%)
55 to 64 Years9,391 (23.1%)32,866 (80.7%)
65 to 74 Years30,380 (95.5%)22,801 (71.7%)
75 Years and over20,927 (99.0%)16,216 (76.7%)
Total112,583 (36.1%)237,912 (76.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Albany County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Albany County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years29 (0.4%)2 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years1,107 (5.2%)1,077 (5.2%)
18 to 34 Years2,858 (6.6%)3,325 (7.5%)
35 to 64 Years6,652 (11.8%)6,194 (10.7%)
65 to 74 Years3,219 (21.6%)3,295 (19.5%)
75 Years and over3,471 (40.9%)5,492 (43.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Albany County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Albany County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years86 (0.4%)18 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years272 (0.6%)228 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,399 (2.5%)766 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,288 (8.7%)558 (3.3%)
75 Years and over1,763 (20.8%)2,099 (16.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Albany County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years18 (0.2%)2 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years29 (0.1%)219 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years451 (1.0%)529 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years1,181 (2.1%)1,099 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years477 (3.2%)406 (2.4%)
75 Years and over332 (3.9%)858 (6.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Albany County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years993 (4.6%)912 (4.4%)
18 to 34 Years2,228 (5.2%)2,155 (4.9%)
35 to 64 Years3,129 (5.6%)2,536 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years541 (3.6%)632 (3.7%)
75 Years and over726 (8.6%)1,274 (10.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Albany County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years97 (0.4%)35 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years181 (0.4%)586 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years2,877 (5.1%)3,314 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,429 (9.6%)2,115 (12.5%)
75 Years and over1,749 (20.6%)3,479 (27.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Albany County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years178 (0.8%)162 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years296 (0.7%)159 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,028 (1.8%)861 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years327 (2.2%)469 (2.8%)
75 Years and over460 (5.4%)972 (7.7%)

Technology Access in Albany County

Computing Device Access in Albany County

Computing Device Access in Albany County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop106,99080.9%
Smartphone113,68286.0%
Tablet84,27063.8%
No Computing Device8,3406.3%
Total132,175100.0%

Internet Access in Albany County

Internet Access in Albany County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet3320.3%
Broadband Home102,47477.5%
Cellular Data Only11,9589.0%
Satellite Internet4,2603.2%
No Internet15,44211.7%
Total132,175100.0%

Albany County Summary

Albany County is located in the state of New York and is the most populous county in the state. It is located in the eastern part of the state and is bordered by Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, and Schoharie counties. The county seat is the city of Albany, which is also the state capital. The county has a population of 304,204 as of the 2010 census, making it the fifth most populous county in the state.

Geography

Albany County is located in the eastern part of New York State, and is bordered by Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, and Schoharie counties. The county has a total area of 645 square miles, of which 635 square miles is land and 10 square miles is water. The terrain of the county is generally flat, with some rolling hills in the northern and eastern parts of the county. The highest point in the county is the summit of Vroman's Nose, located in the town of Wright, which has an elevation of 1,903 feet. The county is drained by the Mohawk River, which flows through the center of the county, and the Hudson River, which forms the western border of the county.

History

Albany County was established in 1683, when the Province of New York was divided into twelve counties. It was named after the Duke of York and Albany, who later became King James II of England. The county was originally much larger than it is today, encompassing much of what is now Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, and Schoharie counties. The county was reduced in size in 1772, when Rensselaer and Saratoga counties were created.
The county was the site of several battles during the American Revolution, including the Battle of Saratoga in 1777. The county was also the site of the Albany Congress in 1754, which was a meeting of representatives from seven colonies to discuss issues of colonial unity.

Economy

Albany County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, technology, healthcare, education, and government. The county is home to several major employers, including the State University of New York at Albany, Albany Medical Center, Albany International Airport, and the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance.
The county is also home to several major manufacturing companies, including General Electric, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, and Albany Molecular Research, Inc. The county is also home to several technology companies, including GlobalFoundries, IBM, and Intel.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Albany County had a population of 304,204. The racial makeup of the county was 79.2% White, 11.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 3.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 3.2% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $50,895, and the median income for a family was $63,867. The per capita income for the county was $27,837. About 11.2% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Albany County is home to several major universities, including the State University of New York at Albany, Albany Law School, and Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. The county is also home to several major cultural institutions, including the Albany Institute of History and Art, the Albany Symphony Orchestra, and the New York State Museum.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Albany County?
Total Population of Albany County is 315,041.
What is the Total Male Population of Albany County?
Total Male Population of Albany County is 153,405.
What is the Total Female Population of Albany County?
Total Female Population of Albany County is 161,636.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Albany County?
There are 94.91 Males per 100 Females in Albany County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Albany County?
There are 105.37 Females per 100 Males in Albany County.
What is the Median Population Age in Albany County?
Median Population Age in Albany County is 38.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Albany County
Average Family Size in Albany County is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Albany County
Average Household Size in Albany County is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Albany County?
Per Capita income in Albany County is $44,101.
What is the Median Family Income in Albany County?
Median Family Income in Albany County is $110,201.
What is the Median Household income in Albany County?
Median Household Income in Albany County is $78,829.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Albany County?
Income or Wage Gap in Albany County is 23.6%.
Women in Albany County earn 76.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Albany County?
Family Income Deficit in Albany County is $11,295.
Families that are below poverty line in Albany County earn $11,295 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Albany County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Albany County is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Albany County?
There are 170,171 People in the Labor Forcein in Albany County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Albany County?
64.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Albany County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Albany County?
Unemployment Rate in Albany County is 5.2%.