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Albany, MO
City in Gentry County, Missouri.
Population
1,909
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
782
ZIP codes
0
Albany and its ZIP codes
Albany at a glance
- Albany is about 8.7 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $44,926 a year, 36% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $101,300 (56% below Missouri) and median rent is $550 a month.
Local data for Albany, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Albany, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,926
Poverty rate
19.4%
Median home value
$101,300
Median rent
$550/mo
Homeownership
66.3%
Bachelor's or higher
21.1%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
17.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (311), Irish Americans (178), Scottish Americans (123).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gentry County. PPP loans are for Albany.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,062
2,121 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,580
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$39.91M
FY 2026, $6,476 per person
How people get to work
Albany, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.5%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 17.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Albany, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
269
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
88° / 14°F
37.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Albany, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Albany
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DarlingtonVillage | 5.1 mi | 0.4 |
| New HamptonCity | 7.3 mi | 0.5 |
| GentryVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.2 |
| DenverVillage | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| McFallCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| StanberryCity | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| WorthVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| BethanyCity | 16 mi | 4.4 |
| AllendaleVillage | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| Grant CityTown | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| King CityCity | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| PattonsburgCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| ClydeVillage | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| ConceptionCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| Conception JunctionTown | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| RavenwoodTown | 19 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Albany, MO in?
- Albany is in Gentry County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Albany, MO?
- About 1,909 people live in Albany, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Albany?
- Nearby places include Darlington (5.1 mi), New Hampton (7.3 mi), Gentry (7.6 mi), Denver (10 mi), McFall (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023