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Albany, IL


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Albany, Illinois

Albany, Illinois, in Whiteside county, is 26 miles NE of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 132 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village has a population of 895.

The People and Families of Albany

In Albany, about 67% of adults are married. Albany is considered a village for married couples and families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Albany had a median family income of $51,333.

Albany Housing

About 88% of housing units in Albany are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Albany, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Albany strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Albany People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Albany Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Albany, IL

Comparing Albany to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Women64
Well-Paid Single Men64
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Age of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity44
Senior Citizens44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty97
Median Family Income87
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work75
Short Commute Times57
Public Transportation Use54
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Affordability of Rents67
Housing Recently Built57
Affordability of Property Taxes25
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
People Living Alone22
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