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Population Review

Albany, Oregon Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Albany, Oregon is 56,773 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 11th-largest city in Oregon. The median household income is $73,809, the median home value is $352,900, and the median age is 37.1.

The population has grown 13.6% since 2010 (50,327 → 57,156).

56,773

Population

3180

People / sq mi

$73,809

Median Income

$352,900

Median Home Value

Albany covers 17.9 sq mi of land at 3180 people per square mile.

About Albany, OR

Albany is a city in Oregon with a population of 56,773. It ranks #11 among cities in Oregon by population. The median age is 37.1, younger than the national median. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

The median household income in Albany is $73,809, near the US median of $74,580. 8.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $352,900, with monthly rent averaging $1,311. The homeownership rate of 59.4% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Albany reflects 28.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 12.9% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.5 minutes each way.

Albany city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Albany city had a population of 50,327 in 2010 and 57,156 in 2024, a 13.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 57,156 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.92%.

2024 · 57K20102024

57,156

Population (2024)

50,327

Population (2010)

57,156

Peak (2024)

0.92%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201050,327
201150,946
201251,017
201350,937
201451,343
201551,659
201652,716
201753,524
201854,518
201955,338
202056,526
202156,820
202256,768
202356,974
202457,156

Race & Ethnicity

White81.2%
Black or African American0.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)4.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$73,809

Median Household Income

$34,402

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$352,900

Median Home Value

$1,311

Median Rent

59.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

92.7%

High School+

28.6%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.5%

Drive Alone

73.4%

Public Transit

12.9%

Work From Home

20.5 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

36.4%

Foreign Born

88.8%

Non-English at Home

8.8%

Veterans

17.3%

With Disability

93.5%

Health Insurance

96.1%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management26.1%
Manufacturing10.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate9.6%
Education, Health Care & Social Services9.5%
Construction6.4%
Information5.9%
Public Administration5.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.4%
Retail Trade5.0%
Agriculture & Mining1.2%
Transportation & Warehousing0.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Albany, Oregon has a population of 56,773 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 11th-largest city in Oregon.

The median household income in Albany, Oregon is $73,809, with 8.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Albany, Oregon is $352,900, with median monthly rent at $1,311 and a homeownership rate of 59.4%.

The median age in Albany, Oregon is 37.1 years. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

The population has grown 13.6% since 2010 (50,327 → 57,156).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.