Albion, Idaho Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 376, Albion's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Albion is a small community located in Idaho, within Cassia County. The total population is 376. It ranks as the 162nd most populous out of 232 Census-designated places in Idaho.

Age Demographics

The median age in Albion is 34.7 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 37.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Albion is $68,125. This is 12% lower than the state median of $77,800. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.4%. This is 30% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 7.5%. This is 102% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $269,400. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $418,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Albion has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.7%.

Education

31.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about the same as the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.3%. Notably, 16.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Albion, Idaho is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Idaho state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 232 Census-designated places in Idaho. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.