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Albany, KY
City in Clinton County, Kentucky.
Population
1,896
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
834
ZIP codes
0
Albany and its ZIP codes
Albany at a glance
- Albany is about 7.3 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $44,007, 31% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $111,100 (46% below Kentucky) and median rent is $480 a month.
Local data for Albany, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Albany, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,007
Poverty rate
13.6%
Median home value
$111,100
Median rent
$480/mo
Homeownership
40.8%
Bachelor's or higher
14.4%
Median age
46.4
Average commute
17.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Cuban Americans (77), Irish Americans (64), German Americans (28).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clinton County. PPP loans are for Albany.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,011
3,635 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,059
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$58.4M
FY 2026, $6,309 per person
How people get to work
Albany, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.5%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home2.7%
Average one-way commute: 17.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Albany, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
184
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 27°F
54.6 inches of rain a year
Cities near Albany
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Byrdstown, TNTown | 8.2 mi | 1.5 |
| BurkesvilleCity | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| MonticelloCity | 19 mi | 6.1 |
| JamestownCity | 20 mi | 3.7 |
| Jamestown, TNCity | 21 mi | 3.1 |
| MarrowboneCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.3 |
| Celina, TNCity | 23 mi | 1.8 |
| Livingston, TNTown | 23 mi | 6.5 |
| Russell SpringsCity | 25 mi | 4.7 |
| Allardt, TNCity | 26 mi | 3.8 |
| Hilham, TNCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3.5 |
| ColumbiaCity | 29 mi | 4.9 |
| Grimsley, TNCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 10.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Albany, KY in?
- Albany is in Clinton County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Albany, KY?
- About 1,896 people live in Albany, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Albany?
- Nearby places include Byrdstown, TN (8.2 mi), Burkesville (15 mi), Monticello (19 mi), Jamestown (20 mi), Jamestown, TN (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023