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Albion, NE
City in Boone County, Nebraska.
Population
1,822
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,546
ZIP codes
0
Albion and its ZIP codes
Albion at a glance
- Albion is about 60 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 71st most populous of 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- The median household income is $74,492, close to the Nebraska median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $219,000 (8% below Nebraska) and median rent is $705 a month.
Local data for Albion, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Albion, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,492
Poverty rate
6.8%
Median home value
$219,000
Median rent
$705/mo
Homeownership
76.2%
Bachelor's or higher
26.2%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
15.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (809), Irish Americans (205), Swedish Americans (60).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Boone County. PPP loans are for Albion.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,262
2,439 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,845
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$45.9M
FY 2026, $8,539 per person
How people get to work
Albion, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.9%
- Carpooled14.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 15.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Albion, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
456
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
13
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 11°F
27.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Albion, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.1%
U.S. 33.3% -2.2 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Albion
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LorettoCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.3 |
| St. EdwardCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Cedar RapidsVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| PetersburgVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Newman GroveCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| PrimroseVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| RaevilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0 |
| BelgradeVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| LindsayVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| SpaldingVillage | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| ElginCity | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| GenoaCity | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| FullertonCity | 22 mi | 1.3 |
| CornleaVillage | 23 mi | 0.1 |
| MonroeVillage | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| TildenCity | 26 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Albion, NE in?
- Albion is in Boone County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Albion, NE?
- About 1,822 people live in Albion, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Albion?
- Nearby places include Loretto (6.5 mi), St. Edward (11 mi), Cedar Rapids (12 mi), Petersburg (12 mi), Newman Grove (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023