New York Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 317,018 (100%) |
| Population Density | 606 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 51 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $85,333 |
| Per Capita Income | $48,210 |
| Median Home Value | $294,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 147,662 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 76,213 (51.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 58,490 (39.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 12,959 (8.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 134,703 |
| Average Household Size | 2.21 |
| Family Households | 71,011 (52.7%) |
The table below compares Albany County to the other 62 counties and county equivalents in New York by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 14 | 79th |
| Population Density | # 13 | 80th |
| Median Household Income | # 14 | 79th |
| Per Capita Income | # 9 | 87th |
| Diversity Index | # 14 | 79th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New York Census Data Comparison Tool.
