Albia, IA Demographics

A map of Albia's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,343	3,481	91.3%	93.6%
Hispanic	131	88	3.6%	2.4%
Black	87	18	2.4%	0.5%
Multiracial	56	113	1.5%	3.0%
Asian	33	11	0.9%	0.3%
Native American/Other	13	10	0.4%	0.3%

Albia, Iowa has an estimated population of 3,663, a slight decrease from the 3,721 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.3% White, 3.6% Hispanic, 2.4% Black, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.9% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Albia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Albia has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Albia, that probability was 12.3% in 2020 and 16.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Albia is ranked the 108th most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 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). Albia was ranked the 108th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Albia's White Population

3,343 residents of Albia, or 91.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Albia is higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Albia ranks 444th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albia's White population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. White residents' share of Albia's population has decreased from 93.6% to 91.3%.

Albia is more White than neighboring Blakesburg (86.8% White). Albia is less White than neighboring Moravia (94.7% White), Lovilia (98.1% White), Hamilton (96.3% White), and Bussey (95.9% White).

Albia's Black Population

87 residents of Albia, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Albia is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Albia ranks 388th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albia's Black population has grown by an estimated 383.3%. Black residents' share of Albia's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.4%.

Albia is more Black than neighboring Moravia (0% Black), Lovilia (0.2% Black), Hamilton (0% Black), Blakesburg (0% Black), and Bussey (0.5% Black).

Albia's Asian Population

33 residents of Albia, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Albia is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Albia ranks 409th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albia's Asian population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Asian residents' share of Albia's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.9%.

Albia is more Asian than neighboring Lovilia (0.2% Asian), Hamilton (0% Asian), Blakesburg (0% Asian), and Bussey (0% Asian). Albia is less Asian than neighboring Moravia (4.3% Asian).

Albia's Hispanic Population

131 residents of Albia, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Albia is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Albia ranks 547th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 48.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Albia's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.6%.

Albia is more Hispanic than neighboring Moravia (1% Hispanic), Lovilia (0% Hispanic), Hamilton (0% Hispanic), and Blakesburg (0% Hispanic).

Albia's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Albia, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Albia is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Albia ranks 509th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 30.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Albia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Albia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Moravia (0% Native American/Other), Lovilia (0.2% Native American/Other), Hamilton (0% Native American/Other), Blakesburg (0% Native American/Other), and Bussey (0% Native American/Other).

Albia's Multiracial Population

56 residents of Albia, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Albia is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Albia ranks 407th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Albia's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.5%.

Albia is more Multiracial than neighboring Moravia (0% Multiracial), Lovilia (1.2% Multiracial), and Bussey (0% Multiracial). Albia is less Multiracial than neighboring Hamilton (3.7% Multiracial), and Blakesburg (13.2% 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.