Albany, CA Demographics

A map of Albany's Population by Race

Albany, California has an estimated population of 19,414, a decrease from the 20,271 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.0% White, 31.2% Asian, 12.2% Hispanic, 8.8% Multiracial, 3.4% Black, and 1.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Albany, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Albany has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Albany, that probability was 68.8% in 2020 and 69.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Albany is ranked the 358th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Albany was ranked the 347th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Albany's White Population

8,342 residents of Albany, or 43.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Albany is higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Albany ranks 1020th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's White population has declined by an estimated 6.7%. White residents' share of Albany's population has decreased from 44.1% to 43.0%.

Albany is more White than neighboring Emeryville (31% White). Albany is less White than neighboring Berkeley (49.9% White), El Cerrito (44.1% White), Kensington (67.2% White), and East Richmond Heights (56.3% White).

Albany's Black Population

652 residents of Albany, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Albany is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Albany ranks 287th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. Black residents' share of Albany's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Albany is more Black than neighboring Kensington (2.4% Black). Albany is less Black than neighboring Berkeley (7.7% Black), El Cerrito (5.2% Black), Emeryville (19.2% Black), and East Richmond Heights (5.4% Black).

Albany's Asian Population

6,049 residents of Albany, or 31.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Albany is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Albany ranks 77th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. Asian residents' share of Albany's population has increased from 30.3% to 31.2%.

Albany is more Asian than neighboring Berkeley (20.4% Asian), El Cerrito (28.3% Asian), Kensington (11.3% Asian), and East Richmond Heights (10.8% Asian). Albany is less Asian than neighboring Emeryville (31.4% Asian).

Albany's Hispanic Population

2,374 residents of Albany, or 12.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Albany is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Albany ranks 1108th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 10.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Albany's population has decreased from 13.1% to 12.2%.

Albany is more Hispanic than neighboring Kensington (6% Hispanic), and Emeryville (11.6% Hispanic). Albany is less Hispanic than neighboring Berkeley (12.8% Hispanic), El Cerrito (14.8% Hispanic), and East Richmond Heights (19% Hispanic).

Albany's Native American/Other Population

284 residents of Albany, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Albany is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Albany ranks 1065th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 46.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Albany's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.5%.

Albany is more Native American/Other than neighboring Berkeley (1.3% Native American/Other), El Cerrito (0.8% Native American/Other), Kensington (0.9% Native American/Other), and East Richmond Heights (0% Native American/Other). Albany is less Native American/Other than neighboring Emeryville (2.6% Native American/Other).

Albany's Multiracial Population

1,713 residents of Albany, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Albany is slightly higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Albany ranks 125th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Albany's population has increased from 8.1% to 8.8%.

Albany is more Multiracial than neighboring Berkeley (8% Multiracial), El Cerrito (6.8% Multiracial), Emeryville (4.3% Multiracial), and East Richmond Heights (8.5% Multiracial). Albany is less Multiracial than neighboring Kensington (12.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.