Demographics & People — Albany, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 100,081 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~101,500 |
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| Median Age | 32.0 |
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| Total Households | 43,745 |
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| Family Households | 17,767 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.04 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 52,998 |
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| Black or African American | 26,582 |
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| Asian | 7,869 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 10,714 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 34,367 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 24,254 |
| Irish | 14,494 |
| Italian | 10,042 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 9,907 |
| German | 7,697 |
| English | 5,503 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 3,697 |
| Polish | 3,532 |
| West Indian (except Hispanic groups) | 2,989 |
Language
| English Only | 78,258 |
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| Spanish | 5,813 |
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| Population 5+ | 95,756 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 3,124 |
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| Population 18+ | 84,612 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Albany, New York.
