Albany, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Albany, California is 19,768 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 352nd-largest city in California. The median household income is $135,927, the median home value is $1,188,600, and the median age is 37.8.
The population has grown 4.9% since 2010 (18,539 → 19,439).
19,768
Population
11044
People / sq mi
$135,927
Median Income
$1,188,600
Median Home Value
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Albany covers 1.8 sq mi of land at 11044 people per square mile.
About Albany, CA
What sets Albany apart is where people work — remote work is unusually prominent here, at 33.5% versus 14.0% nationally. Albany is a city in California with a population of 19,768.
Households take in a median $135,927, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 6.1%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $1,188,600, with typical rent around $2,389.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US cities: 76.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. Remote work is widespread — 33.5% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Albany — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Albany city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Albany city had a population of 18,539 in 2010 and 19,439 in 2024, a 4.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 20,226 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.36%.
19,439
Population (2024)
18,539
Population (2010)
20,226
Peak (2020)
0.36%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,539 |
| 2011 | 18,720 |
| 2012 | 18,957 |
| 2013 | 19,187 |
| 2014 | 19,434 |
| 2015 | 19,662 |
| 2016 | 19,713 |
| 2017 | 20,076 |
| 2018 | 19,885 |
| 2019 | 19,696 |
| 2020 | 20,226 |
| 2021 | 18,920 |
| 2022 | 19,234 |
| 2023 | 19,243 |
| 2024 | 19,439 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 46.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$135,927
Median Household Income
$72,518
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,188,600
Median Home Value
$2,389
Median Rent
53.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
97.4%
High School+
76.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
16.3%
Drive Alone
37.4%
Public Transit
33.5%
Work From Home
32.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
26.0%
Foreign Born
62.5%
Non-English at Home
2.4%
Veterans
6.4%
With Disability
97.2%
Health Insurance
97.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 32.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 23.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6.9% |
| Information | 5.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.4% |
| Public Administration | 4.1% |
| Retail Trade | 3.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.4% |
| Construction | 2.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Albany, California has a population of 19,768 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 352nd-largest city in California.
The median household income in Albany, California is $135,927, with 6.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Albany, California is $1,188,600, with median monthly rent at $2,389 and a homeownership rate of 53.6%.
The median age in Albany, California is 37.8 years. The population is 46.3% male and 53.7% female.
The population has grown 4.9% since 2010 (18,539 → 19,439).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.