Albany County's estimated 2026 population is 322,748 with a growth rate of 0.47% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Albany County is the 14th largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 304,085 and has seen a growth of 6.14% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.4 years
Female: 39.2 years
Male: 37.5 years
There are 259,873 adults, (57,602 of whom are seniors) in Albany County.
Female: 162,911 (51.4%)
Male: 154,107 (48.6%)
The racial composition of Albany County includes 69.21% White, 12.35% Black or African American, 7.75% Asian, 3.08% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 219,405 | 69.21% |
| Black or African American | 39,144 | 12.35% |
| Asian | 24,574 | 7.75% |
| Two or more races | 23,539 | 7.43% |
| Other race | 9,773 | 3.08% |
| Native American | 357 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 226 | 0.07% |
Albany County's average per capita income is $61,659. Household income levels show a median of $85,333. The poverty rate stands at 13.03%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $140,968 | $166,159 |
| Families | $120,437 | $143,283 |
| Households | $85,333 | $111,519 |
| Non Families | $57,247 | $72,356 |
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