Albany, OR Demographics

A map of Albany's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	42,692	42,824	75.1%	75.8%
Hispanic	9,390	7,949	16.5%	14.1%
Multiracial	2,768	3,304	4.9%	5.9%
Asian	1,142	975	2.0%	1.7%
Black	440	435	0.8%	0.8%
Native American/Other	407	985	0.7%	1.7%

Albany, Oregon has an estimated population of 56,839, a less than 1% change from the 56,472 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.1% White, 16.5% Hispanic, 4.9% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, 0.8% Black, and 0.7% 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oregon 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 40.1% in 2020 and 40.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Albany is ranked the 11th most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 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 11th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Albany's White Population

42,692 residents of Albany, or 75.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Albany is slightly higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Albany ranks 309th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Albany's population has decreased from 75.8% to 75.1%.

Albany is more White than neighboring Jefferson (66.6% White), Adair Village (69.9% White), and Shedd (70.5% White). Albany is less White than neighboring Millersburg (84.9% White), and Tangent (84.1% White).

Albany's Black Population

440 residents of Albany, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Albany is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Albany ranks 84th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. Black residents' share of Albany's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Albany is more Black than neighboring Millersburg (0.5% Black), and Tangent (0% Black). Albany is less Black than neighboring Jefferson (1.7% Black), Adair Village (1.2% Black), and Shedd (21.8% Black).

Albany's Asian Population

1,142 residents of Albany, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Albany is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Albany ranks 86th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Asian population has grown by an estimated 17.1%. Asian residents' share of Albany's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Albany is more Asian than neighboring Millersburg (0.9% Asian), Tangent (0.8% Asian), Jefferson (0.1% Asian), and Shedd (0% Asian). Albany is less Asian than neighboring Adair Village (4.9% Asian).

Albany's Hispanic Population

9,390 residents of Albany, or 16.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Albany is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Albany ranks 86th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Albany's population has increased from 14.1% to 16.5%.

Albany is more Hispanic than neighboring Millersburg (4.8% Hispanic), Tangent (12% Hispanic), and Shedd (0% Hispanic). Albany is less Hispanic than neighboring Jefferson (24.4% Hispanic), and Adair Village (19% Hispanic).

Albany's Native American/Other Population

407 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 Oregon overall, where 1.6% 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 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 58.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Albany's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.7%.

Albany is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tangent (0.2% Native American/Other), Adair Village (0% Native American/Other), and Shedd (0% Native American/Other). Albany is less Native American/Other than neighboring Millersburg (1.4% Native American/Other), and Jefferson (0.8% Native American/Other).

Albany's Multiracial Population

2,768 residents of Albany, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Albany is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Albany ranks 218th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Albany's population has decreased from 5.9% to 4.9%.

Albany is more Multiracial than neighboring Tangent (2.9% Multiracial). Albany is less Multiracial than neighboring Millersburg (7.6% Multiracial), Jefferson (6.4% Multiracial), and Shedd (7.7% 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.