Albany, KY Demographics

A map of Albany's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,728	1,597	91.1%	90.7%
Hispanic	86	97	4.5%	5.5%
Multiracial	54	46	2.8%	2.6%
Asian	19	0	1.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	9	8	0.5%	0.5%
Black	0	12	0.0%	0.7%

Albany, Kentucky has an estimated population of 1,896, an increase from the 1,760 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.1% White, 4.5% Hispanic, 2.8% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky 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 17.3% in 2020 and 16.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Albany is ranked the 176th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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 178th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Albany's White Population

1,728 residents of Albany, or 91.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Albany is higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Albany ranks 269th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's White population has grown by an estimated 8.2%. White residents' share of Albany's population has remained roughly unchanged at 91.1%.

Albany is more White than neighboring Burkesville (85.1% White), Jamestown (88.8% White), and Monticello (82.2% White). Albany is less White than neighboring Byrdstown (98% White), and Jamestown (94.6% White).

Albany's Black Population

0 residents of Albany, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Albany is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Albany ranks 371st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Albany's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Albany is less Black than neighboring Byrdstown (0.6% Black), Burkesville (5.7% Black), Jamestown (4.2% Black), Monticello (3.7% Black), and Jamestown (1.3% Black).

Albany's Asian Population

19 residents of Albany, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Albany is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Albany ranks 388th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 19. Asian residents' share of Albany's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.0%.

Albany is more Asian than neighboring Byrdstown (0% Asian), Jamestown (0% Asian), Monticello (0.1% Asian), and Jamestown (0% Asian). Albany is less Asian than neighboring Burkesville (1.1% Asian).

Albany's Hispanic Population

86 residents of Albany, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Albany is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Albany ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 11.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Albany's population has decreased from 5.5% to 4.5%.

Albany is more Hispanic than neighboring Byrdstown (0.2% Hispanic), Burkesville (2.1% Hispanic), Jamestown (1.5% Hispanic), and Jamestown (1.1% Hispanic). Albany is less Hispanic than neighboring Monticello (12.1% Hispanic).

Albany's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Albany, or 0.5% 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 Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Albany ranks 272nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Albany's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Albany is more Native American/Other than neighboring Byrdstown (0% Native American/Other), Burkesville (0% Native American/Other), Jamestown (0.1% Native American/Other), Monticello (0% Native American/Other), and Jamestown (0% Native American/Other).

Albany's Multiracial Population

54 residents of Albany, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Albany is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Albany ranks 411th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Albany's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.

Albany is more Multiracial than neighboring Byrdstown (1.2% Multiracial), and Monticello (1.9% Multiracial). Albany is less Multiracial than neighboring Burkesville (6% Multiracial), Jamestown (5.4% Multiracial), and Jamestown (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.