Albany County, New York
County
Overview
- County Name
- Albany County
- State
- New York
- FIPS Code
- 36001
- State FIPS
- 36
- County FIPS
- 001
Geography
- Land Area
- 522.89 sq mi
- Water Area
- 10.41 sq mi
- Total Area
- 533.30 sq mi
- Latitude
- 42.588240
- Longitude
- -73.974010
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 300,215
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 245,285
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 279,204 | 93.0% |
| Hispanic | 21,006 | 7.0% |
| White | 216,641 | 72.2% |
| Black | 35,937 | 12.0% |
| Asian | 15,833 | 5.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 102 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 133 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,207 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 230,526 | 94.0% |
| Hispanic | 14,756 | 6.0% |
| White | 185,191 | 75.5% |
| Black | 30,956 | 12.6% |
| Asian | 12,723 | 5.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,383 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 98 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 790 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 317,018
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $92,595
- Poverty Rate
- 12.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 39,144
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 219,405 | 69.2% |
| Black | 39,144 | 12.3% |
| Asian | 24,574 | 7.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 203,232
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 101,471 | 49.9% |
| Republican | 35,939 | 17.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 51,851 | 25.5% |
| Other | 1,294 | 0.6% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 94,781 | 46.6% |
| Female | 108,432 | 53.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 141,509 | 69.6% |
| Hispanic | 9,604 | 4.7% |
| Black | 18,430 | 9.1% |
| Asian | 5,446 | 2.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 116,084
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 57.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 88,793 | 62.7% |
| Hispanic | 3,710 | 38.6% |
| Black | 6,020 | 32.7% |
| Asian | 2,218 | 40.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 54,403 | 57.4% |
| Female | 61,677 | 56.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 37,117 (17.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 99,502 (46.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 147,662
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $291,617
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,392
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 66.5%
- Public Transit
- 4.3%
- Work From Home
- 15.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.