Albany: Demographics & People
Albany's population stands at 56,839 people, in 21,933 households. Population grew 0.1% from 56,773 (2022) to 56,839 (2024). Median age 37.7 years. (2.4y younger than Linn County; 1.1y younger than Oregon). Children under 18 are 24% of the population. Population is 75% White (non-Hispanic) and 16% Hispanic or Latino. 65% of households are family-led. County is losing 2,298 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 26% adult obesity, 12% smoke.
- 2.6 people per household (vs Oregon avg 2.5).
- 35% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oregon 38%).
- 70 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oregon 64).
Population & Trend
Population grew 0.1% from 56,773 (2022) to 56,839 (2024) — close to the U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~56,907 (extrapolated at 0.1%/yr trend).
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 95,184 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 0.1% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 56,773 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 56,839 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 56,839 people (vs Oregon 56,011) |
| Population Estimate | 57,000 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 37.7y is 1.2 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 24% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 37.7 years (vs Oregon 38.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 24.5% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 56,839 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 13,899 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 12,403.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 20,979.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 9,558 |
| Population under 18 | 13,899 |
| Median age | 37.7 years (vs Oregon 38.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 56,839 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 46,094 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 284 |
| Asian residents | 922 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 8,705 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 31.8% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | less diverse |
| Asian population | 2.0% (vs Oregon 3.6%) |
| Black population | 0.8% (vs Oregon 1.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 16.5% (vs Oregon 12.0%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 75.1% (vs Oregon 70.2%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.0% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 6% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 31,775 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 21,007 |
| Share born in this state | 55.9% |
| Share born in another state | 44.1% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 37.0% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizens | 6.1% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 3,242 |
| From Europe | 489 |
| From Africa | 678 |
| From Latin America | 26 |
Households & Family Composition
21,933 households. Averaging 2.6 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 65% are family households — near the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 14,085 families, 31% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 13,919 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 14,085 |
| Married couples with children | 4,364 |
| Single-parent households | 464 |
| Average household size | 2.56 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 17.0% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 717 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 329 |
| Family households | 14,328 households (vs Oregon 11,501) |
| Households that are families | 65.3% (vs Oregon 61.6%) |
| Total households | 21,933 households (at Oregon median) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 13.0% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 2,298 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 13.0% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 81,045 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 83,343 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -2,298 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 4,415 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 7.9% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 1,032 residents live in group quarters (1.8% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 1,032 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 4 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 41003 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 41 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 003 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Benton |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 3.1% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 2.40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 3.90 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 41003 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Benton County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Small metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 2,682 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 41003 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Benton County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 85.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 77.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 66.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 93,053 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 21 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 12 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 3 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 24.5% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 56,839, stable, family-oriented, upper-middle, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 56,839 people (vs Oregon 56,011) |
| Town Summary · County | Benton County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade