Albany County, NY

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2020 Population

306,165

0.262% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

37.9

0.265% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

12.1%

1.66% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$68,327

3.13% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$230,300

3.51% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

159,187

0.979% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Albany County, NY had a population of 306k people with a median age of 37.9 and a median household income of $68,327. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Albany County, NY declined from 306,968 to 306,165, a −0.262% decrease and its median household income grew from $66,252 to $68,327, a 3.13% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Albany County, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (71.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.79%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.92%), and White (Hispanic) (2.94%).

None of the households in Albany County, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.9% of the residents in Albany County, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Albany County, NY are Excelsior College (5,868 degrees awarded in 2021), SUNY at Albany (5,173 degrees), and The College of Saint Rose (1,917 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Albany County, NY was $230,300, and the homeownership rate was 56.1%.

Most people in Albany County, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Albany County, NY was 2 cars per household.

Albany County, NY borders Columbia County, NY, Greene County, NY, Rensselaer County, NY, Saratoga County, NY, Schenectady County, NY, and Schoharie County, NY.

About the photo: New York State Capitol, Albany, NY

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Population & Diversity

Albany County, NY is home to a population of 306k people, from which 94.9% are citizens. As of 2020, 11.6% of Albany County, NY residents were born outside of the country (35.5k people).

In 2020, there were 6.18 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (218k people) in Albany County, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 35.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 20.8k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.9%

2020 Citizenship

95.2%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 94.9% of Albany County, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Albany County, NY was 95.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Albany County, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Albany County, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
218k ± 672
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
35.3k ± 1.09k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
20.8k ± 513

6.2%

Hispanic Population

19k people

6.2% of the people in Albany County, NY are hispanic (19k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Albany County, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New York.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
495,720 ± 17,065 people
China
408,272 ± 15,522 people
Jamaica
227,326 ± 11,637 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 495,720 New York residents, followed by China with 408,272 and Jamaica with 227,326.

Foreign-Born Population

11.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

35.5k people

10.9%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

33.5k people

As of 2020, 11.6% of Albany County, NY residents (35.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Albany County, NY was 10.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Albany County, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,899 ± 457
Gulf War (2001-)
2,101 ± 343
Gulf War (1990s)
1,661 ± 274

Albany County, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.33 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Albany County, NY employs 159k people. The largest industries in Albany County, NY are Health Care & Social Assistance (25,631 people), Public Administration (19,974 people), and Educational Services (18,382 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($145,847), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($124,750), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($63,792).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $66,479. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.494, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

159k

2020 Value

± 3,266

−0.979%

1 Year decline

± 2.73%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Albany County, NY declined at a rate of −0.979%, from 161k employees to 159k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Albany County, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (20,361 people), Management Occupations (16,253 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (15,191 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Albany County, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

159k

2020 Value

± 3,266

−0.979%

1 Year decline

± 2.73%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Albany County, NY declined at a rate of −0.979%, from 161k employees to 159k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Albany County, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (25,631 people), Public Administration (19,974 people), and Educational Services (18,382 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Albany County, NY, though some of these residents may live in Albany County, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,163

Median earning men ± $1,362

$38,649

Median earning women ± $1,442

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($67,601), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($63,994), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,279).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($57,077), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,671), and Manufacturing ($52,087).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

3,594
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
2,492
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
2,331
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$6.53M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$3.19M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$2.18M
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $158B, followed by Mixed freight ($72.3B) and Electronics ($71.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New York.

$810B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $810B. This is expected to increase 100% to $1.62T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$65.9B
Pennsylvania
$49.6B
California
$30.8B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $65.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.6B and California and $30.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Albany County, NY went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 64.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (33%), followed by Other (1.71%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (64.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (33%)
Republican Party
Other (1.71%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Albany County, NY went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 64.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (33%), followed by Other (1.71%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Albany County, NY for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Albany County, NY awarded 15,461 degrees. The student population of Albany County, NY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 40,734 male students and 50,748 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Albany County, NY are White (9,057 and 60.5%), followed by Black or African American (2,319 and 15.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1,597 and 10.7%), and Asian (837 and 5.59%).

The largest universities in Albany County, NY by number of degrees awarded are Excelsior College (5,868 and 38%), SUNY at Albany (5,173 and 33.5%), and The College of Saint Rose (1,917 and 12.4%).

The most popular majors in Albany County, NY are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,885 and 12.2%), Registered Nursing (1,875 and 12.1%), and General Educational Leadership & Administration (1,091 and 7.06%).

The median tuition costs in Albany County, NY are $35,477 for private four year colleges, and $7,070 and $24,910 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Albany County, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 72.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 91,482 (44.5% men and 55.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 91,482 students enrolled in Albany County, NY, 44.5% men and 55.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 49,660 records, of which 54.3% were women and 45.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
531 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,628 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
565 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Albany County, NY was General Psychology with 531 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Albany County, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Excelsior College
5,868 degrees awarded
SUNY at Albany
5,173 degrees awarded
The College of Saint Rose
1,917 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Excelsior College with 5,868 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 6,303 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Albany County, NY, which is 0.688 times less than the 9,158 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 9,057 degrees mean that there were 3.91 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2,319 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($35,477) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,338) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($2,250) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Measure

In 2020, 1.36% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.5% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (4.01M), Bachelors Degree (3.13M), and Some college (2.8M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Albany County, NY was $230,300 in 2020, which is 1 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $222,500 to $230,300, a 3.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Albany County, NY is 56.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Albany County, NY have an average commute time of 20.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Albany County, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Albany County, NY is $68,327. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Albany County, NY was Census Tract 137.06 with a value of $128,393, followed by Census Tract 142.03 and Census Tract 138.02, with respective values of $125,938 and $114,583.

In 2022, 15.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Albany County, NY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.08%.

Housing

Property

$230,300

Median Property Value 2020

±$2,231

$71,829

Median Property Taxes

±$1,705

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Albany County, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Albany County, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

56.1%

Homeownership

2020

65%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 56.1% of the housing units in Albany County, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 56.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Albany County, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 137.06
Census Tract 142.03
Census Tract 138.02

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Albany County, NY was Census Tract 137.06 with a value of $128,393, followed by Census Tract 142.03 and Census Tract 138.02, with respective values of $125,938 and $114,583.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Albany County, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$68,327

Median Household Income

± $1,686

128k

Number of Households

± 2,797

In 2020, the median household income of the 128k households in Albany County, NY grew to $68,327 from the previous year's value of $66,252.

The following chart displays the households in Albany County, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Albany County, NY is from New York.

0.494

2020 Wage GINI in New York

0.497

2019 Wage GINI in New York

In 2020, the income inequality in New York was 0.494 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.645% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (73.5%)
Carpooled (8.63%)
Worked At Home (6.48%)

In 2020, 73.5% of workers in Albany County, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.63%) and those who worked at home (6.48%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Albany County, NY have a shorter commute time (20.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.06% of the workforce in Albany County, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Albany County, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Albany County, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Albany County, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 15.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Albany County, NY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.08%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Albany County, NY (35.1k out of 291k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Albany County, NY is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 12.5% of the children was living in poverty in Albany County, NY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 348 in Albany County, NY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 52.6 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

96% of the population of Albany County, NY has health coverage, with 57.5% on employee plans, 14.3% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 0.802% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New York was $9,778 in 2014. This is a 4.57% increase from the previous year ($9,351).

Primary care physicians in Albany County, NY see 992 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.41% decrease from the previous year (1027 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1092 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 250 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

992 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Albany County, NY

Primary care physicians in Albany County, NY see an average of 992 patients per year. This represents a 3.41% decrease from the previous year (1,027 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Albany County, NY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.9% under 18 years, 25.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.95%

Uninsured

57.5%

Employer Coverage

14.3%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

0.802%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Albany County, NY declined by 16.6% from 4.74% to 3.95%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Albany County, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 46.7 in Albany County, NY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Albany County, NY.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 30.4% in Albany County, NY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Albany County, NY.

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