Census ACS · #303 MSA
Albany Metro Area
The Albany, Ga Metropolitan Statistical Area has 146,768 residents. The median household income is $54,219 and the median home value is $148,800.
146,768
Population
92
People / sq mi
$54,219
Median Income
$148,800
Median Home Value
The Albany CBSA covers 1,591 sq mi of land at 92.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 40.8% |
| Black or African American | 52.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
Economy & Income
$54,219
Median Household Income
$29,495
Per Capita Income
16.5%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Albany metro's price level is 87.7 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 12.3% lower the US average. The local median income of $54,219 has the buying power of $61,845 in average-priced US metros.
87.7
Price Level (US = 100)
$61,845
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$54,219
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$148,800
Median Home Value
$922
Median Rent
56.3%
Homeownership
Education
86.4%
High School+
23.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.8%
Drive Alone
7.0%
Work From Home
22.6 min
Avg Commute
21.4%
Foreign Born
Albany spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Albany, Ga Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 146,768 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #303 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Albany metro area is $54,219, with a per capita income of $29,495.
The Albany, Ga CBSA spans the state of Georgia.
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Data for the Albany, Ga CBSA (10500) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.