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Population Review

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

White40.8%
Black or African American52.7%
Asian0.0%
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.

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.