Albert City, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 722, Albert City'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

Albert City is a small community located in Iowa, within Buena Vista County. The total population is 722. It ranks as the 384th most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Albert City is 46.2 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. 11.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Albert City is $80,972. This is 8% higher than the state median of $75,059. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.9%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 61% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $96,500. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Albert City is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Albert City is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.2%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (15.2% vs 7.3%).

Education

18.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Albert City, Iowa 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 Iowa state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.