Albany, NY Demographics

A map of Albany's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	50,326	44,392	50.1%	44.7%
Black	24,671	29,222	24.6%	29.5%
Hispanic	11,047	11,541	11.0%	11.6%
Asian	7,722	7,949	7.7%	8.0%
Multiracial	5,493	4,942	5.5%	5.0%
Native American/Other	1,233	1,178	1.2%	1.2%

Albany, New York has an estimated population of 100,492, a slight increase from the 99,224 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.1% White, 24.6% Black, 11.0% Hispanic, 7.7% Asian, 5.5% Multiracial, and 1.2% 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 more diverse than New York 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 69.0% in 2020 and 66.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Albany is ranked the 6th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 6th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Albany's White Population

50,326 residents of Albany, or 50.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Albany is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Albany ranks 1218th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's White population has grown by an estimated 13.4%. White residents' share of Albany's population has increased from 44.7% to 50.1%.

Albany is less White than neighboring Roessleville (69.7% White), Loudonville (78.5% White), Colonie (80.4% White), Rensselaer (66.6% White), and Siena College (77.7% White).

Albany's Black Population

24,671 residents of Albany, or 24.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Albany is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Albany ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.6%. Black residents' share of Albany's population has decreased from 29.5% to 24.6%.

Albany is more Black than neighboring Roessleville (7.2% Black), Loudonville (2.2% Black), Colonie (4.4% Black), Rensselaer (8% Black), and Siena College (5.8% Black).

Albany's Asian Population

7,722 residents of Albany, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Albany is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Albany ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Asian population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. Asian residents' share of Albany's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.7%.

Albany is more Asian than neighboring Colonie (4.6% Asian), and Siena College (2.3% Asian). Albany is less Asian than neighboring Roessleville (11.6% Asian), Loudonville (11% Asian), and Rensselaer (10.3% Asian).

Albany's Hispanic Population

11,047 residents of Albany, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Albany is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Albany ranks 308th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Albany's population has decreased from 11.6% to 11.0%.

Albany is more Hispanic than neighboring Roessleville (3.4% Hispanic), Loudonville (4.1% Hispanic), Colonie (3.5% Hispanic), Rensselaer (8% Hispanic), and Siena College (10.6% Hispanic).

Albany's Native American/Other Population

1,233 residents of Albany, or 1.2% 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Albany ranks 187th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 4.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Albany's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Albany is more Native American/Other than neighboring Loudonville (0.3% Native American/Other), Colonie (0.6% Native American/Other), Rensselaer (0.5% Native American/Other), and Siena College (0.6% Native American/Other). Albany is less Native American/Other than neighboring Roessleville (1.3% Native American/Other).

Albany's Multiracial Population

5,493 residents of Albany, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Albany is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Albany ranks 225th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Albany's population has increased from 5.0% to 5.5%.

Albany is more Multiracial than neighboring Loudonville (3.8% Multiracial), and Siena College (3.1% Multiracial). Albany is less Multiracial than neighboring Roessleville (6.8% Multiracial), Colonie (6.5% Multiracial), and Rensselaer (6.6% 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.