Albany city, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Albany city, Oregon Demographics
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As of 2026, Albany city, Oregon has a total population of 56,773, the 11th largest city in Oregon, with a median household income of $73,809, which is 8% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 13.3%.

Albany city Quick Facts

Population 56,773

Median Household Income $73,809

Median Home Value $352,900

Poverty Rate 13.3%

Unemployment Rate 5.9%

Median Age 37.1 years

Homeownership Rate 59.4%

Affordability Ratio 4.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.6%

High School Graduation Rate 92.7%

Diversity Index 38/100

Population 56,773 11th of 419

Median Income $73,809 average

Poverty Rate 13.3% 7% higher national

Median Home Value $352,900 average

How Albany city Compares

Median Household Income

Albany city

$73,809

$80,426

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Albany city

$352,900

$454,200

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.6%

$25K-$50K 20.3%

$50K-$100K 32.1%

$100K+ 35.0%

Employment

5.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4% | National: 5.2%

62.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 59.4%

Renter 40.6%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.5%

18-34

22.2%

35-54

25.7%

55-74

20.9%

75+

6.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Albany city Rankings in Oregon

#11 Population of 419

#169 Median Income of 419

#137 Education of 419

#183 Home Value of 419

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Cities Similar to Albany city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Springfield city	61,642	$67,211	$323,800	21.6%	15.5%
Corvallis city	60,424	$63,807	$480,600	60.9%	25.9%
Aloha CDP	53,362	$96,754	$465,500	32.8%	8.9%
Tigard city	55,395	$105,008	$585,700	49.6%	8.0%
Keizer city	39,013	$81,217	$396,700	27.1%	8.4%

Population Overview

Albany city is a mid-sized community located in Oregon. The total population is 56,773. It ranks as the 11th most populous out of 419 cities and towns in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Albany city is 37.1 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Albany city is $73,809. This is 8% lower than the state median of $80,426. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.3%. This is 12% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $352,900. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $454,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 59.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Albany city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.3%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Asian population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

28.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 36.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Albany city, Oregon is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Oregon state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 419 Census-designated places in Oregon. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Albany city, Oregon?

Albany city, Oregon has a population of 56,773 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Albany city, OR?

The median household income in Albany city is $73,809, which is 6% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Albany city, OR?

The poverty rate in Albany city is 13.3%. This means approximately 7,464 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Albany city, Oregon?

Albany city's population is 76.7% White, 0.5% Black, 15.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.6% Asian.

What is the median home value in Albany city, OR?

The median home value in Albany city is $352,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x.

How educated is Albany city, Oregon?

28.6% of adults (25+) in Albany city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 9.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.