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Albany, IL
Village in Whiteside County, Illinois.
Population
776
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
724
ZIP codes
0
Albany and its ZIP codes
Albany at a glance
- Albany is about 3.2 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,857, 25% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $148,800 (43% below Illinois) and median rent is $724 a month.
Local data for Albany, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Albany, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,857
Poverty rate
4.0%
Median home value
$148,800
Median rent
$724/mo
Homeownership
89.1%
Bachelor's or higher
19.0%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (191), Irish Americans (92), Dutch Americans (81).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Whiteside County. PPP loans are for Albany.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,349
20,285 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,536
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$368M
FY 2026, $6,611 per person
How people get to work
Albany, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.8%
- Carpooled13.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Albany, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
681
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
158
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 14°F
36.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Albany, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.1%
U.S. 33.3% +0.8 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Albany
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Camanche, IACity | 3.5 mi | 8.9 |
| Clinton, IACity | 4.5 mi | 35.6 |
| FultonCity | 5.9 mi | 2.3 |
| Low Moor, IACity | 7.4 mi | 0.5 |
| CordovaVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Princeton, IACity | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| ErieVillage | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| McCausland, IACity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| HillsdaleVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| MorrisonCity | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| Port ByronVillage | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| Andover, IACity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| ThomsonVillage | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| Goose Lake, IACity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Le Claire, IACity | 15 mi | 4.7 |
| JoslinCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Albany, IL in?
- Albany is in Whiteside County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Albany, IL?
- About 776 people live in Albany, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Albany?
- Nearby places include Camanche, IA (3.5 mi), Clinton, IA (4.5 mi), Fulton (5.9 mi), Low Moor, IA (7.4 mi), Cordova (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023