Albany, KY Demographics

A map of Albany's Population by Race

Albany, Kentucky had a population of 1,760 in 2020. It was 90.7% White, 0.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, 5.5% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.6% 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 555 places in Kentucky, Albany is the 178th 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

1,597 residents of Albany identify as White, or 90.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Albany slightly larger than the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Albany is ranked #268 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Albany is more White than neighboring Burkesville (83.9% White), Jamestown (88.5% White), and Monticello (85.1% White). Albany is less White than neighboring Byrdstown (91.5% White), and Jamestown (92.6% White).

Albany's Black Population

12 residents of Albany identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Albany slightly less than the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Albany is ranked #364 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Albany is more Black than neighboring Byrdstown (0.1% Black), and Jamestown (0.4% Black). Albany is less Black than neighboring Burkesville (8% Black), Jamestown (2.4% Black), and Monticello (2.1% Black).

Albany's Asian Population

0 residents of Albany identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Albany roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Albany is ranked #387 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Albany is less Asian than neighboring Byrdstown (0.3% Asian), Burkesville (0.1% Asian), Jamestown (0.3% Asian), Monticello (0.4% Asian), and Jamestown (0.5% Asian).

Albany's Hispanic Population

97 residents of Albany identify as Hispanic, or 5.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Albany roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Albany is ranked #82 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Albany is more Hispanic than neighboring Byrdstown (4.6% Hispanic), Burkesville (2.4% Hispanic), Jamestown (4% Hispanic), and Jamestown (2.4% Hispanic). Albany is less Hispanic than neighboring Monticello (9.8% Hispanic).

Albany's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Albany identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Albany roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Albany is ranked #219 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Albany is more Native American/Other than neighboring Byrdstown (0.3% Native American/Other), Monticello (0.2% Native American/Other), and Jamestown (0.3% Native American/Other). Albany is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jamestown (0.9% Native American/Other).

Albany's Multiracial Population

46 residents of Albany identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Albany roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Albany is ranked #409 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Albany is more Multiracial than neighboring Monticello (2.4% Multiracial). Albany is less Multiracial than neighboring Byrdstown (3.3% Multiracial), Burkesville (5.2% Multiracial), Jamestown (4% Multiracial), and Jamestown (3.7% Multiracial).

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