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The demographic dashboard includes basic demographic information about your community covering topics like population, education and poverty. This dashboard is modeled after the US Census Bureau QuickFacts demographic profile. To learn more about this page, please visit our help center.  
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Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Compared to Prior Value

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County: Albany

Population

Value
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County: Albany

Population

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County: Albany Total Population

Current Value:

Total Population

316,659
People
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Albany (316,659) is greater than the previously measured value (315,921).
Prior Value
(315,921)
Over time, the Albany value is increasing significantly.
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County: Albany

Age and Sex

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County: Albany

Age and Sex

Value
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County: Albany Population Under Age 5

Current Value:

Population Under Age 5

4.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NY Value (5.4%), Albany has a value of 4.5%.
NY Value
(5.4%)
Compared to the US Value (5.6%), Albany has a value of 4.5%.
US Value
(5.6%)
Compared to the prior value, Albany (4.5%) is less than the previously measured value (4.6%).
Prior Value
(4.6%)
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County: Albany Population Under Age 18

Current Value:

Population Under Age 18

17.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NY Value (20.3%), Albany has a value of 17.7%.
NY Value
(20.3%)
Compared to the US Value (21.7%), Albany has a value of 17.7%.
US Value
(21.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Albany (17.7%) is less than the previously measured value (17.8%).
Prior Value
(17.8%)
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County: Albany Population Over Age 65

Current Value:

Population Over Age 65

18.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NY Value (18.1%), Albany has a value of 18.5%.
NY Value
(18.1%)
Compared to the US Value (17.3%), Albany has a value of 18.5%.
US Value
(17.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Albany (18.5%) is greater than the previously measured value (17.9%).
Prior Value
(17.9%)
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County: Albany Female Population

Current Value:

Female Population

51.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NY Value (51.1%), Albany has a value of 51.3%.
NY Value
(51.1%)
Compared to the US Value (50.4%), Albany has a value of 51.3%.
US Value
(50.4%)
Compared to the prior value, Albany (51.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (51.3%).
Prior Value
(51.3%)
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County: Albany Male Population

Current Value:

Male Population

48.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NY Value (48.9%), Albany has a value of 48.7%.
NY Value
(48.9%)
Compared to the US Value (49.6%), Albany has a value of 48.7%.
US Value
(49.6%)
Compared to the prior value, Albany (48.7%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (48.7%).
Prior Value
(48.7%)
Over time, the Albany value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Albany

Race and Hispanic Origin

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County: Albany

Race and Hispanic Origin

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County: Albany Population White

Current Value:

Population White

74.4%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NY Value (68.6%), Albany has a value of 74.4%.
NY Value
(68.6%)
Compared to the US Value (75.5%), Albany has a value of 74.4%.
US Value
(75.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Albany (74.4%) is less than the previously measured value (74.8%).
Prior Value
(74.8%)
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County: Albany Population Black or African American

Current Value:

Population Black or African American

14.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NY Value (17.7%), Albany has a value of 14.5%.
NY Value
(17.7%)
Compared to the US Value (13.6%), Albany has a value of 14.5%.
US Value
(13.6%)
Compared to the prior value, Albany (14.5%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (14.5%).
Prior Value
(14.5%)
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County: Albany Population American Indian and Alaska Native

Current Value:

Population American Indian and Alaska Native

0.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NY Value (1.0%), Albany has a value of 0.3%.
NY Value
(1.0%)
Compared to the US Value (1.3%), Albany has a value of 0.3%.
US Value
(1.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Albany (0.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.3%).
Prior Value
(0.3%)
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County: Albany Population Asian

Current Value:

Population Asian

7.4%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NY Value (9.6%), Albany has a value of 7.4%.
NY Value
(9.6%)
Compared to the US Value (6.3%), Albany has a value of 7.4%.
US Value
(6.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Albany (7.4%) is greater than the previously measured value (7.2%).
Prior Value
(7.2%)
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County: Albany Population Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

Current Value:

Population Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

0.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NY Value (0.1%), Albany has a value of 0.1%.
NY Value
(0.1%)
Compared to the US Value (0.3%), Albany has a value of 0.1%.
US Value
(0.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Albany (0.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.1%).
Prior Value
(0.1%)
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County: Albany Population Two or More Races

Current Value:

Population Two or More Races

3.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NY Value (2.8%), Albany has a value of 3.2%.
NY Value
(2.8%)
Compared to the US Value (3.0%), Albany has a value of 3.2%.
US Value
(3.0%)
Compared to the prior value, Albany (3.2%) is greater than the previously measured value (3.1%).
Prior Value
(3.1%)
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County: Albany Population Hispanic or Latino

Current Value:

Population Hispanic or Latino

6.9%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NY Value (19.7%), Albany has a value of 6.9%.
NY Value
(19.7%)
Compared to the US Value (19.1%), Albany has a value of 6.9%.
US Value
(19.1%)
Compared to the prior value, Albany (6.9%) is greater than the previously measured value (6.7%).
Prior Value
(6.7%)
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County: Albany Population White (Not Hispanic or Latino)

Current Value:

Population White (Not Hispanic or Latino)

69.8%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NY Value (54.2%), Albany has a value of 69.8%.
NY Value
(54.2%)
Compared to the US Value (58.9%), Albany has a value of 69.8%.
US Value
(58.9%)
Compared to the prior value, Albany (69.8%) is less than the previously measured value (70.4%).
Prior Value
(70.4%)
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Albany

Population Characteristics

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County: Albany

Population Characteristics

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County: Albany Veteran Population

Current Value:

Veteran Population

5.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NY Value (4.0%), Albany has a value of 5.1%.
NY Value
(4.0%)
Compared to the US Value (6.6%), Albany has a value of 5.1%.
US Value
(6.6%)
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County: Albany Foreign Born Persons

Current Value:

Foreign Born Persons

11.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NY Value (22.6%), Albany has a value of 11.4%.
NY Value
(22.6%)
Compared to the US Value (13.7%), Albany has a value of 11.4%.
US Value
(13.7%)
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County: Albany

Housing

Value
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County: Albany

Housing

Value
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County: Albany Housing Units

Current Value:

Housing Units

147,629
Housing units
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Albany (147,629) is greater than the previously measured value (146,808).
Prior Value
(146,808)
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County: Albany Homeownership

Current Value:

Homeownership

51.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 51.1% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 58.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 53.9%.
NY Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 51.1% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 60.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 54.6%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the NY Value (48.6%), Albany has a value of 51.1% which is higher and better.
NY Value
(48.6%)
Compared to the US Value (57.8%), Albany has a value of 51.1% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(57.8%)
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County: Albany Median Housing Unit Value

Current Value:

Median Housing Unit Value

$263,800
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of $263,800 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $167,950 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $142,750.
NY Counties
Compared to the NY Value ($384,100), Albany has a value of $263,800 which is lower and worse.
NY Value
($384,100)
Compared to the US Value ($281,900), Albany has a value of $263,800 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($281,900)
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County: Albany Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs

Current Value:

Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs

$1,904
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of $1,904 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $1,478 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $1,908.
NY Counties
Compared to the NY Value ($2,441), Albany has a value of $1,904 which is lower and better.
NY Value
($2,441)
Compared to the US Value ($1,828), Albany has a value of $1,904 which is higher and worse.
US Value
($1,828)
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County: Albany Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage

Current Value:

Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage

$717
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of $717 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $612 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $717.
NY Counties
Compared to the NY Value ($894), Albany has a value of $717 which is lower and better.
NY Value
($894)
Compared to the US Value ($584), Albany has a value of $717 which is higher and worse.
US Value
($584)
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County: Albany Median Household Gross Rent

Current Value:

Median Household Gross Rent

$1,196
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of $1,196 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $923 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $1,214.
NY Counties
Compared to the NY Value ($1,507), Albany has a value of $1,196 which is lower and better.
NY Value
($1,507)
Compared to the US Value ($1,268), Albany has a value of $1,196 which is lower and better.
US Value
($1,268)
Over time, the Albany value is increasing significantly.
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County: Albany

Family & Living Arrangements

Value
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County: Albany

Family & Living Arrangements

Value
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County: Albany Households

Current Value:

Households

132,175
Households
(2018-2022)
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County: Albany Average Household Size

Current Value:

Average Household Size

2.30
Persons per household
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NY Value (2.60), Albany has a value of 2.30.
NY Value
(2.60)
Compared to the US Value (2.60), Albany has a value of 2.30.
US Value
(2.60)
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County: Albany Population Age 5+ with Language Other than English Spoken at Home

Current Value:

Population Age 5+ with Language Other than English Spoken at Home

13.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NY Value (30.6%), Albany has a value of 13.9%.
NY Value
(30.6%)
Compared to the US Value (21.7%), Albany has a value of 13.9%.
US Value
(21.7%)
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County: Albany

Education

Value
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County: Albany

Education

Value
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County: Albany People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

Current Value:

People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

92.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 92.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 90.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 88.5%.
NY Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 92.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 89.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the NY Value (87.6%), Albany has a value of 92.6% which is higher and better.
NY Value
(87.6%)
Compared to the US Value (89.1%), Albany has a value of 92.6% which is higher and better.
US Value
(89.1%)
Over time, the Albany value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Albany People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Current Value:

People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

44.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 44.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 27.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 23.4%.
NY Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 44.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 20.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 16.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the NY Value (38.8%), Albany has a value of 44.4% which is higher and better.
NY Value
(38.8%)
Compared to the US Value (34.3%), Albany has a value of 44.4% which is higher and better.
US Value
(34.3%)
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County: Albany

Health

Value
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County: Albany

Health

Value
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County: Albany Persons with a Disability

Current Value:

Persons with a Disability

11.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NY Value (11.9%), Albany has a value of 11.8%.
NY Value
(11.9%)
Compared to the US Value (12.9%), Albany has a value of 11.8%.
US Value
(12.9%)
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County: Albany Persons with Health Insurance

Current Value:

Persons with Health Insurance

95.3%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 95.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 94.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 94.3%.
NY Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 95.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 89.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.4%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the NY Value (93.9%), Albany has a value of 95.3% which is higher and better.
NY Value
(93.9%)
Compared to the prior value, Albany (95.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (95.3%).
Prior Value
(95.3%)
Over time, the Albany value is increasing significantly.
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Compared to the HP 2030 Target (92.4%), the target has been met.
HP 2030 Target
(92.4%)
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County: Albany

Economy

Value
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County: Albany

Economy

Value
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County: Albany Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:

Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

60.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 60.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 55.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 53.7%.
NY Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 60.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 55.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 50.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the NY Value (58.8%), Albany has a value of 60.7% which is higher and better.
NY Value
(58.8%)
Compared to the US Value (59.6%), Albany has a value of 60.7% which is higher and better.
US Value
(59.6%)
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County: Albany Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:

Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

61.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 61.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 56.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 54.4%.
NY Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 61.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 54.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 49.6%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the NY Value (58.8%), Albany has a value of 61.5% which is higher and better.
NY Value
(58.8%)
Compared to the US Value (58.5%), Albany has a value of 61.5% which is higher and better.
US Value
(58.5%)
Over time, the Albany value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Albany Total Employment

Current Value:

Total Employment

169,870
Paid Employees
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Albany (169,870) is less than the previously measured value (179,079).
Prior Value
(179,079)
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County: Albany Total Employment Change

Current Value:

Total Employment Change

-5.1%
(2020-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of -5.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than -6.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than -8.3%.
NY Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of -5.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than -2.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than -5.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the NY Value (-8.5%), Albany has a value of -5.1% which is higher and better.
NY Value
(-8.5%)
Compared to the US Value (-4.3%), Albany has a value of -5.1% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(-4.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Albany (-5.1%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (-2.4%).
Prior Value
(-2.4%)
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Albany

Transportation

Value
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County: Albany

Transportation

Value
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County: Albany Mean Travel Time to Work

Current Value:

Mean Travel Time to Work

21.1
Minutes
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 21.1 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 23.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 28.0.
NY Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 21.1 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 24.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.8.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the NY Value (33.2), Albany has a value of 21.1 which is lower and better.
NY Value
(33.2)
Compared to the US Value (26.7), Albany has a value of 21.1 which is lower and better.
US Value
(26.7)
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County: Albany

Income & Poverty

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany

Income & Poverty

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany Median Household Income

Current Value:

Median Household Income

$78,829
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of $78,829 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $68,097 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $62,713.
NY Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of $78,829 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $60,831 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $52,521.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the NY Value ($81,386), Albany has a value of $78,829 which is lower and worse.
NY Value
($81,386)
Compared to the US Value ($75,149), Albany has a value of $78,829 which is higher and better.
US Value
($75,149)
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County: Albany Per Capita Income

Current Value:

Per Capita Income

$44,101
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of $44,101 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $36,695 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $33,589.
NY Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of $44,101 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $32,340 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $28,112.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the NY Value ($47,173), Albany has a value of $44,101 which is lower and worse.
NY Value
($47,173)
Compared to the US Value ($41,261), Albany has a value of $44,101 which is higher and better.
US Value
($41,261)
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County: Albany People Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

People Living Below Poverty Level

12.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 12.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.9%.
NY Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 12.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the NY Value (13.6%), Albany has a value of 12.5% which is lower and better.
NY Value
(13.6%)
Compared to the US Value (12.5%), Albany has a value of 12.5%.
US Value
(12.5%)
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, significantly.
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Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.0%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.0%)
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County: Albany

Businesses

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany

Businesses

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany Employer Establishments

Current Value:

Employer Establishments

9,328
Number of Establishments
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Albany (9,328) is less than the previously measured value (9,347).
Prior Value
(9,347)
Over time, the Albany value is increasing, not significantly.
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