Albany, MO Demographics

A map of Albany's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,739	1,569	91.1%	93.4%
Hispanic	75	35	3.9%	2.1%
Multiracial	66	64	3.5%	3.8%
Black	15	1	0.8%	0.1%
Native American/Other	14	8	0.7%	0.5%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.1%

Albany, Missouri has an estimated population of 1,909, a large increase from the 1,679 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.1% White, 3.9% Hispanic, 3.5% Multiracial, 0.8% Black, 0.7% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri 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 16.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Albany is ranked the 278th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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 285th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Albany's White Population

1,739 residents of Albany, or 91.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Albany is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Albany ranks 226th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's White population has grown by an estimated 10.8%. White residents' share of Albany's population has decreased from 93.4% to 91.1%.

Albany is more White than neighboring New Hampton (90.6% White). Albany is less White than neighboring Darlington (100% White), Gentry (100% White), Denver (100% White), and McFall (100% White).

Albany's Black Population

15 residents of Albany, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Albany is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Albany ranks 723rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Black population has grown by an estimated 1400.0%. Black residents' share of Albany's population has increased from 0.1% to 0.8%.

Albany is more Black than neighboring Darlington (0% Black), Gentry (0% Black), New Hampton (0% Black), Denver (0% Black), and McFall (0% 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 slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Albany ranks 583rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 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's Hispanic Population

75 residents of Albany, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Albany is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Albany ranks 607th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 114.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Albany's population has increased from 2.1% to 3.9%.

Albany is more Hispanic than neighboring Darlington (0% Hispanic), Gentry (0% Hispanic), New Hampton (3.8% Hispanic), Denver (0% Hispanic), and McFall (0% Hispanic).

Albany's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Albany, or 0.7% 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 Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Albany ranks 620th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 75.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Albany's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Albany is more Native American/Other than neighboring Darlington (0% Native American/Other), Gentry (0% Native American/Other), New Hampton (0% Native American/Other), Denver (0% Native American/Other), and McFall (0% Native American/Other).

Albany's Multiracial Population

66 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 Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Albany ranks 719th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Albany's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Albany is more Multiracial than neighboring Darlington (0% Multiracial), Gentry (0% Multiracial), Denver (0% Multiracial), and McFall (0% Multiracial). Albany is less Multiracial than neighboring New Hampton (5.6% 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.