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Albany Metro Area Population and Races

 

As of 2010-2014, the total population of Albany Area is 156,706. The Albany Area population density is 80.04 people per square mile, which is much lower than the state average density of 166.73 people per square mile and is about the same as the national average density of 82.73 people per square mile. The most prevalent race in Albany Area is black, which represent 52.65% of the total population. The average Albany Area education level is lower than the state average and is lower than the national average.

Topics:Population DensityPopulation by RacesPopulation by First AncestryPopulation by GenderPopulation by AgeEducationSchool EnrollmentHousehold and FamilyMarital StatusPlace of Birth and CitizenshipLanguage

Population in 2010-2014: 156,706. #255

Population Density, #460

Albany Area
80.04 per square mile
Georgia
166.73 per square mile
U.S.
82.73 per square mile

Population by Races

White:69,223 (44.17%, #851)
Black:82,498 (52.65%, #11)
Hispanic:3,606 (2.30%, #690)
Asian:1,480 (0.94%, #452)
Native (American Indian, Alaska Native, Hawaiian Native, etc.):197 (0.13%, #790)
One Race, Other:1,254 (0.80%, see rank)
Two or More Races:2,054 (1.31%, see rank)
 

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical race data.

Population by First Ancestry

134,401 (85.77%) out of the total population of 156,706 reported first ancestry.

 Albany Area% of the Total PopulationGeorgiaU.S.
Arab3430.22%, see rank0.29%0.56%
Czech750.05%, see rank0.14%0.47%
Danish170.01%, see rank0.14%0.42%
Dutch1,0030.64%, see rank0.76%1.40%
English8,0255.12%, see rank8.23%8.02%
French1,4300.91%, see rank1.68%3.34%
German5,4143.45%, see rank7.23%15.03%
Greek1400.09%, see rank0.20%0.41%
Hungarian1040.07%, see rank0.19%0.46%
Irish7,5204.80%, see rank8.10%10.80%
Italian1,9281.23%, see rank2.26%5.52%
Norwegian2150.14%, see rank0.37%1.42%
Polish3780.24%, see rank1.06%3.01%
Portuguese700.04%, see rank0.12%0.44%
Russian2370.15%, see rank0.42%0.92%
Scotch-Irish1,4630.93%, see rank1.24%0.99%
Scottish1,7061.09%, see rank1.75%1.72%
Subsaharan African1,1890.76%, see rank1.81%0.95%
Swedish1560.10%, see rank0.46%1.27%
Swiss1860.12%, see rank0.11%0.30%
Ukrainian180.01%, see rank0.13%0.31%
American23,16314.78%, see rank11.81%7.12%
Welsh3480.22%, see rank0.40%0.57%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical first ancestry data.

Population by Gender

Male: 74,573 (47.59%, see rank)
Females: 82,133 (52.41%, see rank)

Albany Area
Male: 47.59%
Female: 52.41%
Georgia
Male: 48.83%
Female: 51.17%
U.S.
Male: 49.19%
Female: 50.81%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical gender data.

Population by Age

Median Age (see rank)
Albany Area
35.70 years old
Georgia
35.80 years old
U.S.
37.40 years old

Median Age, Male (see rank)
Albany Area
34.20 years old
Georgia
34.40 years old
U.S.
36.10 years old

Median Age, Female (see rank)
Albany Area
36.90 years old
Georgia
37.00 years old
U.S.
38.80 years old

 Albany Area% of the Total PopulationGeorgiaU.S.
Under 5 years11,0427.05%, see rank6.77%6.36%
5 to 9 years11,0637.06%, see rank7.07%6.51%
10 to 14 years10,8906.95%, see rank7.10%6.59%
15 to 19 years11,6577.44%, see rank7.15%6.85%
20 to 24 years12,2847.84%, see rank7.20%7.13%
25 to 34 years19,96712.74%, see rank13.68%13.47%
35 to 44 years19,39212.37%, see rank14.00%12.96%
45 to 54 years20,79913.27%, see rank14.09%14.09%
55 to 64 years19,42012.39%, see rank11.45%12.29%
65 to 74 years11,8657.57%, see rank6.93%7.64%
75 to 84 5,8333.72%, see rank3.34%4.25%
85 years and over2,4941.59%, see rank1.22%1.85%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical age data.

Education for the 25 Years and Over

 Albany AreaGeorgiaU.S.
Total 25 Years and Over Population99,770, 100%6,410,416209,056,129
Less Than High School20,614, 20.66%, see rank14.97%13.67%
High School Graduate30,873, 30.94%, see rank28.58%27.95%
Some College or Associate Degree31,728, 31.80%, see rank28.14%29.09%
Bachelor Degree9,655, 9.68%, see rank17.92%18.27%
Master, Doctorate, or Professional Degree6,900, 6.92%, see rank10.39%11.01%
USA.com Education Index#12.68, see rank13.4113.54
# Higher USA.com Education Index means more educated population.

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical education level data.

School Enrollment

 Albany Area GeorgiaU.S.
Total PublicPrivatePublicPrivatePublicPrivate
Nursery School, Preschool, Kindergarten5,74387.10%12.90%74.76%25.24%71.30%28.70%
Elementary School (Grades 1-8)17,95592.79%, see rank7.21%, see rank90.88%9.12%89.86%10.14%
High School (Grades 9-12)8,81191.20%, see rank8.80%, see rank90.70%9.30%90.60%9.40%
College13,64790.88%, see rank9.12%, see rank80.55%19.45%78.37%21.63%
Graduate School1,56385.48%, see rank14.52%, see rank62.37%37.63%58.86%41.14%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical school enrollment data.

Household and Family

 Albany AreaGeorgiaU.S.
Total Households58,250, 100%3,540,690116,211,092
Average Household Size2.59, see rank2.722.63
1 Person Households16,567, 28.44%, see rank26.68%27.57%
2 or More Person Households41,683, 71.56%, see rank73.32%72.43%
Family Households (Families)39,137, 67.19%, see rank67.98%66.22%
Average Family Size3.27, see rank3.413.32
Married-Couple Family23,675, 40.64%, see rank47.85%48.42%
Nonfamily Households19,113, 32.81%, see rank32.02%33.78%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical household and family data.

Marital Status of 15 Years and Over

 Albany Area%GeorgiaU.S.
15 Years and Over Total123,711see rank7,832,615252,974,135
Males, 15 Years and Over57,723100%, see rank3,779,687123,281,364
Never Married22,39338.79%, see rank36.24%35.77%
Married27,70748.00%, see rank51.67%52.04%
Widowed1,4532.52%, see rank2.31%2.57%
Divorced6,17010.69%, see rank9.77%9.62%
Females, 15 Years and Over65,988100%, see rank4,052,928129,692,771
Never Married22,99734.85%, see rank30.53%29.48%
Married27,55041.75%, see rank47.98%49.19%
Widowed6,65610.09%, see rank8.62%9.16%
Divorced8,78513.31%, see rank12.86%12.16%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical marital status data.

Place of Birth and Citizenship

 Albany Area%GeorgiaU.S.
Native153,07497.68%, see rank90.28%86.93%
Born in the State of Residence119,69976.38%, see rank55.29%58.73%
Born in Different State32,19020.54%, see rank33.68%26.78%
Born in Puerto Rico, U.S. Island Areas,
or Born Abroad to American Parent(s)
1,1850.76%, see rank1.31%1.42%
Foreign Born3,6322.32%, see rank9.72%13.07%
Foreign Born with U.S. Citizenship1,5160.97%, see rank3.75%5.99%
Foreign Born without U.S. Citizenship2,1161.35%, see rank5.96%7.09%
Born In Europe4790.31%, see rank0.90%1.53%
Born In Asia1,2610.80%, see rank2.69%3.82%
Born In Africa2710.17%, see rank0.80%0.55%
Born In Oceania00.00%, see rank0.03%0.07%
Born In Latin America1,5210.97%, see rank5.12%6.83%
Born In Northern America1000.06%, see rank0.18%0.26%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical place of birth and citizenship data.

Language Spoken at Home

 Albany Area%GeorgiaU.S.
English55,61195.47%, see rank86.60%79.39%
Spanish1,5702.70%, see rank7.16%11.75%
Other Indo-European Languages5780.99%, see rank3.13%4.52%
Asian and Pacific Islander Languages2900.50%, see rank2.23%3.36%
Other2010.35%, see rank0.88%0.99%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical language spoken at home data.


 
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