Albany, Georgia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Albany, Georgia is 67,939 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 12th-largest city in Georgia. The median household income is $45,201, the median home value is $118,700, and the median age is 35.1.
The population has declined 13.8% since 2010 (77,420 → 66,705).
67,939
Population
1234
People / sq mi
$45,201
Median Income
$118,700
Median Home Value
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Albany covers 55.1 sq mi of land at 1234 people per square mile.
About Albany, GA
The poverty rate is what most separates Albany from the typical city: 24.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Albany is a city in Georgia with a population of 67,939. It ranks #12 among cities in Georgia by population.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $45,201, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 24.2%, is among the steepest of comparable US cities and above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $118,700, with typical rent around $898.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US cities: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 8.2%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Albany: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Albany city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Albany city had a population of 77,420 in 2010 and 66,705 in 2024, a -13.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 77,893 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -1.05%.
66,705
Population (2024)
77,420
Population (2010)
77,893
Peak (2011)
-1.05%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 77,420 |
| 2011 | 77,893 |
| 2012 | 77,537 |
| 2013 | 76,416 |
| 2014 | 75,940 |
| 2015 | 74,891 |
| 2016 | 73,957 |
| 2017 | 73,252 |
| 2018 | 73,219 |
| 2019 | 72,130 |
| 2020 | 69,103 |
| 2021 | 66,289 |
| 2022 | 67,148 |
| 2023 | 66,871 |
| 2024 | 66,705 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 18.9% |
| Black or African American | 76.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$45,201
Median Household Income
$24,527
Per Capita Income
24.2%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$118,700
Median Home Value
$898
Median Rent
39.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
84.4%
High School+
21.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.6%
Drive Alone
77.3%
Public Transit
8.2%
Work From Home
19.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
19.6%
Foreign Born
96.1%
Non-English at Home
8.4%
Veterans
18.6%
With Disability
85.3%
Health Insurance
89.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 28.0% |
| Manufacturing | 11.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.8% |
| Retail Trade | 6.4% |
| Information | 5.7% |
| Public Administration | 5.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.0% |
| Construction | 4.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Albany, Georgia has a population of 67,939 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 12th-largest city in Georgia.
The median household income in Albany, Georgia is $45,201, with 24.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Albany, Georgia is $118,700, with median monthly rent at $898 and a homeownership rate of 39.3%.
The median age in Albany, Georgia is 35.1 years. The population is 45.7% male and 54.3% female.
The population has declined 13.8% since 2010 (77,420 → 66,705).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.