Albany, IL Demographics

A map of Albany's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	719	827	92.7%	95.7%
Multiracial	27	16	3.5%	1.9%
Hispanic	18	17	2.3%	2.0%
Black	11	1	1.4%	0.1%
Native American/Other	1	1	0.1%	0.1%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.2%

Albany, Illinois has an estimated population of 776, a large decrease from the 864 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.7% White, 3.5% Multiracial, 2.3% Hispanic, 1.4% Black, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois 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 8.3% in 2020 and 14.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Albany is ranked the 773rd most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 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 736th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Albany's White Population

719 residents of Albany, or 92.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Albany is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Albany ranks 136th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's White population has declined by an estimated 13.1%. White residents' share of Albany's population has decreased from 95.7% to 92.7%.

Albany is more White than neighboring Camanche (91.2% White), Clinton (85.6% White), Fulton (91% White), and Cordova (89.2% White). Albany is less White than neighboring Low Moor (93.3% White).

Albany's Black Population

11 residents of Albany, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Albany is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Albany ranks 1086th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Black population has grown by an estimated 1000.0%. Black residents' share of Albany's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.4%.

Albany is more Black than neighboring Fulton (0% Black), Low Moor (0% Black), and Cordova (0% Black). Albany is less Black than neighboring Clinton (5.3% Black).

Albany's Asian Population

0 residents of Albany, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Albany is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Albany ranks 881st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Albany's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Albany is less Asian than neighboring Camanche (0.2% Asian), Clinton (0.5% Asian), Fulton (1% Asian), and Cordova (2% Asian).

Albany's Hispanic Population

18 residents of Albany, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Albany is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Albany ranks 969th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Albany's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Albany is more Hispanic than neighboring Low Moor (0.8% Hispanic). Albany is less Hispanic than neighboring Camanche (2.8% Hispanic), Clinton (4.8% Hispanic), Fulton (3.5% Hispanic), and Cordova (3.5% Hispanic).

Albany's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Albany, or 0.1% 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 Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Albany ranks 1105th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Albany's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Albany is more Native American/Other than neighboring Camanche (0% Native American/Other), Fulton (0% Native American/Other), Low Moor (0% Native American/Other), and Cordova (0% Native American/Other). Albany is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clinton (0.4% Native American/Other).

Albany's Multiracial Population

27 residents of Albany, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Albany is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Albany ranks 1281st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 68.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Albany's population has increased from 1.9% to 3.5%.

Albany is more Multiracial than neighboring Clinton (3.4% Multiracial). Albany is less Multiracial than neighboring Camanche (4.4% Multiracial), Fulton (4.4% Multiracial), Low Moor (5.9% Multiracial), and Cordova (5.4% 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.