Albany, MN Demographics

A map of Albany's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,606	2,598	92.4%	93.5%
Multiracial	125	57	4.4%	2.1%
Hispanic	42	96	1.5%	3.5%
Asian	40	16	1.4%	0.6%
Black	8	10	0.3%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	0.1%

Albany, Minnesota has an estimated population of 2,821, a slight increase from the 2,780 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.4% White, 4.4% Multiracial, 1.5% Hispanic, 1.4% Asian, 0.3% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota 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 12.5% in 2020 and 14.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Albany is ranked the 217th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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 218th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Albany's White Population

2,606 residents of Albany, or 92.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Albany is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Albany ranks 211th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Albany's population has decreased from 93.5% to 92.4%.

Albany is more White than neighboring Freeport (86.9% White). Albany is less White than neighboring St. Anthony city (Stearns County) (96.5% White), Avon (95.5% White), Holdingford (95% White), and St. Martin (93% White).

Albany's Black Population

8 residents of Albany, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Albany is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Albany ranks 470th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Black population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Black residents' share of Albany's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Albany is more Black than neighboring St. Anthony city (Stearns County) (0% Black), Holdingford (0% Black), and St. Martin (0% Black). Albany is less Black than neighboring Avon (0.8% Black), and Freeport (1.9% Black).

Albany's Asian Population

40 residents of Albany, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Albany is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Albany ranks 366th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Asian population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Asian residents' share of Albany's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.4%.

Albany is more Asian than neighboring St. Anthony city (Stearns County) (0% Asian), Avon (0.1% Asian), Freeport (0% Asian), Holdingford (0% Asian), and St. Martin (1% Asian).

Albany's Hispanic Population

42 residents of Albany, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Albany is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Albany ranks 372nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 56.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Albany's population has decreased from 3.5% to 1.5%.

Albany is more Hispanic than neighboring St. Anthony city (Stearns County) (0% Hispanic), and Avon (0.9% Hispanic). Albany is less Hispanic than neighboring Freeport (7.8% Hispanic), Holdingford (2.8% Hispanic), and St. Martin (1.9% Hispanic).

Albany's Native American/Other Population

0 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 Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Albany ranks 719th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

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

Albany is less Native American/Other than neighboring Avon (1.4% Native American/Other), and Freeport (0.9% Native American/Other).

Albany's Multiracial Population

125 residents of Albany, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Albany is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Albany ranks 717th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 119.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Albany's population has increased from 2.1% to 4.4%.

Albany is more Multiracial than neighboring St. Anthony city (Stearns County) (3.5% Multiracial), Avon (1.3% Multiracial), Freeport (2.5% Multiracial), Holdingford (2.2% Multiracial), and St. Martin (4.2% 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.