Albany, CA Demographics

A map of Albany's Population by Race

Albany, California had a population of 20,271 in 2020. It was 44.1% White, 3.4% Black, 30.3% Asian, 13.1% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 8.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Albany, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Albany is the 347th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Albany's White Population

8,945 residents of Albany identify as White, or 44.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Albany slightly larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Albany is ranked #1020 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Albany is more White than neighboring Emeryville (35.4% White). Albany is less White than neighboring Berkeley (50.2% White), El Cerrito (44.2% White), Kensington (68% White), and East Richmond Heights (52.6% White).

Albany's Black Population

691 residents of Albany identify as Black, or 3.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Albany roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Albany is ranked #282 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Albany is more Black than neighboring Kensington (1.8% Black). Albany is less Black than neighboring Berkeley (7.6% Black), El Cerrito (5.3% Black), Emeryville (15.2% Black), and East Richmond Heights (8.9% Black).

Albany's Asian Population

6,143 residents of Albany identify as Asian, or 30.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Albany larger than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Albany is ranked #77 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Albany is more Asian than neighboring Berkeley (19.9% Asian), El Cerrito (29.7% Asian), Kensington (13.3% Asian), and East Richmond Heights (13.3% Asian). Albany is less Asian than neighboring Emeryville (30.4% Asian).

Albany's Hispanic Population

2,665 residents of Albany identify as Hispanic, or 13.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Albany considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Albany is ranked #1108 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Albany is more Hispanic than neighboring El Cerrito (11.8% Hispanic), Kensington (7.2% Hispanic), and Emeryville (11.1% Hispanic). Albany is less Hispanic than neighboring Berkeley (13.7% Hispanic), and East Richmond Heights (14.8% Hispanic).

Albany's Native American/Other Population

194 residents of Albany identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Albany roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Albany is ranked #965 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Albany is less Native American/Other than neighboring Berkeley (1.3% Native American/Other), El Cerrito (1.5% Native American/Other), Emeryville (1.5% Native American/Other), and East Richmond Heights (1.6% Native American/Other).

Albany's Multiracial Population

1,633 residents of Albany identify as Multiracial, or 8.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Albany roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Albany is ranked #121 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Albany is more Multiracial than neighboring Berkeley (7.3% Multiracial), El Cerrito (7.5% Multiracial), and Emeryville (6.4% Multiracial). Albany is less Multiracial than neighboring Kensington (8.8% Multiracial), and East Richmond Heights (8.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.