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Albany, IN
Town in Delaware County, Indiana.
Population
2,907
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,467
ZIP codes
0
Albany and its ZIP codes
Albany at a glance
- Albany is about 7.7 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- It is the 183rd most populous of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- Households here earn a median of $58,026 a year, 19% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $105,200 (52% below Indiana) and median rent is $683 a month.
Local data for Albany, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Albany, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,026
Poverty rate
6.8%
Median home value
$105,200
Median rent
$683/mo
Homeownership
81.6%
Bachelor's or higher
12.7%
Median age
49.7
Average commute
31.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (705), Irish Americans (306), Italian Americans (66).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Delaware County. PPP loans are for Albany.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,167
44,333 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,965
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$709M
FY 2026, $6,332 per person
How people get to work
Albany, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle1.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 31.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Albany, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
456
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
323
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 18°F
41.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Albany, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Albany
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0.5 |
| DunkirkCity | 4.4 mi | 1.2 |
| RedkeyTown | 4.8 mi | 0.9 |
| EatonTown | 7.1 mi | 3.7 |
| MillgroveCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.2 |
| RoyertonCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.5 |
| Parker CityTown | 8.3 mi | 0.6 |
| SelmaTown | 8.6 mi | 0.9 |
| FarmlandTown | 9.9 mi | 0.5 |
| WindsorCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| RidgevilleTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| MuncieCity | 11 mi | 27.4 |
| Hartford CityCity | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| Shamrock LakesTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| PennvilleTown | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| GastonTown | 14 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Albany, IN in?
- Albany is in Delaware County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Albany, IN?
- About 2,907 people live in Albany, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Albany?
- Nearby places include Fairview (1.9 mi), Dunkirk (4.4 mi), Redkey (4.8 mi), Eaton (7.1 mi), Millgrove (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023