Economy & Jobs — Albany, New York
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $61,986 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$67,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $35,851 |
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| Poverty Rate | 22.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 55,465 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 31.8% |
| Public Admin | 11.9% |
| Professional | 11.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 336 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 317 |
| Law Offices | 280 |
| Physician Offices | 210 |
| Insurance Agencies | 139 |
| Dental Offices | 131 |
| Coffee Shops | 104 |
| Beauty Salons | 103 |
| Auto Repair | 100 |
| Child Day Care | 99 |
| Gas Stations | 94 |
| Commercial Banks | 87 |
| Grocery Stores | 86 |
| Real Estate Offices | 83 |
| Convenience Stores | 81 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
