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Albany, MN
City in Stearns County, Minnesota.
Population
2,821
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,296
ZIP codes
0
Albany and its ZIP codes
Albany at a glance
- Albany is about 18 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,167 a year, 22% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $238,500 (28% below Minnesota) and median rent is $642 a month.
Local data for Albany, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Albany, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,167
Poverty rate
10.8%
Median home value
$238,500
Median rent
$642/mo
Homeownership
66.8%
Bachelor's or higher
20.5%
Median age
34.0
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,421), Norwegian Americans (379), Polish Americans (284).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stearns County. PPP loans are for Albany.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,352
87,420 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,935
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $6,978 per person
How people get to work
Albany, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.2%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Albany, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
897
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
153
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 4°F
31.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Albany, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Albany
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AvonCity | 4.3 mi | 1.7 |
| St. AnthonyCity | 4.5 mi | 0.5 |
| FreeportCity | 6.1 mi | 1.2 |
| HoldingfordCity | 8.5 mi | 0.9 |
| New MunichCity | 8.8 mi | 0.5 |
| St. John's UniversityCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.7 |
| St. MartinCity | 9.8 mi | 0.9 |
| St. RosaCity | 9.8 mi | 0.4 |
| MelroseCity | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| RichmondCity | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| UpsalaCity | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| Cold SpringCity | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| St. JosephCity | 14 mi | 9.3 |
| RoscoeCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| GreenwaldCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Meire GroveCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Albany, MN in?
- Albany is in Stearns County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Albany, MN?
- About 2,821 people live in Albany, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Albany?
- Nearby places include Avon (4.3 mi), St. Anthony (4.5 mi), Freeport (6.1 mi), Holdingford (8.5 mi), New Munich (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023