2023 ACS Census Data · Population 315,374
Albany County is a large county in New York with a population of 315,374. The median household income is $83,149, 28% above the national average. The poverty rate is 12.9%, median home value is $277,400, and 45.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 87% above the national average.
Population
315,374
2023 estimate
Rank #230 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$83,149
Household
Rank #409 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$277,400
Owner-occupied
Rank #604 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
45.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #156 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
11.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
14.2%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
9% above New York avg·28% above national avg
Poverty Rate
1% above New York avg·14% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
8% above New York avg·11% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$46,231
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
12.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
64.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
4% above New York avg·33% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
11% above New York avg·35% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
18% below New York avg·22% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
1% below New York avg·23% below national avg
Housing Units
146,959
Households
132,728
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,956
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
89.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
21 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
45% above New York avg·87% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above New York avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.0%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
3.6%
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