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Albion, IL
City in Edwards County, Illinois.
Population
2,001
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
937
ZIP codes
0
Albion and its ZIP codes
Albion at a glance
- Albion is about 4.1 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,500 a year, 32% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $93,800 (64% below Illinois) and median rent is $837 a month.
Local data for Albion, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Albion, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,500
Poverty rate
27.8%
Median home value
$93,800
Median rent
$837/mo
Homeownership
69.1%
Bachelor's or higher
12.4%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
18.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (239), Irish Americans (117), Scottish Americans (84).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Edwards County. PPP loans are for Albion.
Unemployment rate
7.0%
Aug 2026, +2.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,501
1,693 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,227
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$43.1M
FY 2026, $6,900 per person
How people get to work
Albion, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.2%
- Carpooled12.7%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked7.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
- Worked from home3.1%
Average one-way commute: 18.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Albion, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
603
Countywide, mostly dense fog
July high / Jan low
89° / 23°F
Toxic release facilities
2
No Superfund sites
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Albion, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Albion
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrownsVillage | 4.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Bone GapVillage | 6 mi | 0.6 |
| Golden GateVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.1 |
| BellmontVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.3 |
| GrayvilleCity | 9 mi | 2.1 |
| West SalemVillage | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| KeensburgVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Mount ErieVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Burnt PrairieVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Griffin, INTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| ParkersburgVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| CrossvilleVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| PhillipstownVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Mount CarmelCity | 16 mi | 4.8 |
| FairfieldCity | 17 mi | 4.1 |
| Mill ShoalsVillage | 17 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Albion, IL in?
- Albion is in Edwards County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Albion, IL?
- About 2,001 people live in Albion, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Albion?
- Nearby places include Browns (4.4 mi), Bone Gap (6 mi), Golden Gate (7.7 mi), Bellmont (8.3 mi), Grayville (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023