Albany County, New York

Total Population: 315,374

County Seat: Albany

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Median Home Value

$277,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$83,149

Across all households

Median Age

38.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

45.2%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)69.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)11.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)7.2%
Hispanic or Latino7.0%
Two or More Races4.8%
Other Race0.4%

Under 18 Years

18.2%

65 Years and Over

17.8%

Male

48.6%

Female

51.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

94.6%

No Health Insurance

3.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

45.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

12.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$83,149

Mean Household Income

$107,762

Per Capita Income

$46,231

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

79.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

11.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$277,400

Median Rent

$1,252/mo

Total Housing Units

146,959

Owner-Occupied

56.7%

Renter-Occupied

43.3%

Vacancy Rate

9.7%

Married Couple Households

39.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

21.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

29.9%

Average Household Size

2.24

Broadband Internet Access

89.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 36001.