Albany, IN Demographics

A map of Albany's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,761	2,135	95.0%	93.0%
Hispanic	81	38	2.8%	1.7%
Multiracial	46	79	1.6%	3.4%
Asian	14	11	0.5%	0.5%
Black	4	19	0.1%	0.8%
Native American/Other	1	13	0.0%	0.6%

Albany, Indiana has an estimated population of 2,907, a large increase from the 2,295 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.0% White, 2.8% Hispanic, 1.6% Multiracial, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Black, and 0.0% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana 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 13.3% in 2020 and 9.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Albany is ranked the 183rd most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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 199th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Albany's White Population

2,761 residents of Albany, or 95.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Albany is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Albany ranks 253rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's White population has grown by an estimated 29.3%. White residents' share of Albany's population has increased from 93.0% to 95.0%.

Albany is more White than neighboring Dunkirk (93.4% White), Redkey (93% White), Parker City (93.6% White), Selma (93.5% White), and Eaton (88.5% White).

Albany's Black Population

4 residents of Albany, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Albany is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Albany ranks 224th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Black population has declined by an estimated 78.9%. Black residents' share of Albany's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.

Albany is more Black than neighboring Redkey (0% Black), and Eaton (0% Black). Albany is less Black than neighboring Dunkirk (0.4% Black), Parker City (1% Black), and Selma (0.5% Black).

Albany's Asian Population

14 residents of Albany, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Albany is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Albany ranks 281st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Asian population has grown by an estimated 27.3%. Asian residents' share of Albany's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Albany is more Asian than neighboring Dunkirk (0.2% Asian), Redkey (0% Asian), Parker City (0% Asian), Selma (0% Asian), and Eaton (0.3% Asian).

Albany's Hispanic Population

81 residents of Albany, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Albany is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Albany ranks 507th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 113.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Albany's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.8%.

Albany is more Hispanic than neighboring Dunkirk (1.7% Hispanic), Parker City (2.5% Hispanic), and Selma (0.2% Hispanic). Albany is less Hispanic than neighboring Redkey (5.8% Hispanic), and Eaton (5% Hispanic).

Albany's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Albany, or 0.0% 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 Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Albany ranks 230th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 92.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Albany's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Albany is less Native American/Other than neighboring Redkey (0.2% Native American/Other), and Selma (0.2% Native American/Other).

Albany's Multiracial Population

46 residents of Albany, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Albany is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Albany ranks 356th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 41.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Albany's population has decreased from 3.4% to 1.6%.

Albany is more Multiracial than neighboring Redkey (1% Multiracial). Albany is less Multiracial than neighboring Dunkirk (4.3% Multiracial), Parker City (3% Multiracial), Selma (5.5% Multiracial), and Eaton (6.3% 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.