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Albany, LA


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Albany, Louisiana

Albany, Louisiana, in Livingston county, is 31 miles E of Baton Rouge, Louisiana (center to center) and 48 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. The village is considered part of the Baton Rouge metropolitan area. Albany has a population of 865.

The People and Families of Albany

In Albany, about 55% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Albany is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids. A relatively large number of people in the village live by themselves.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Albany had a median family income of $39,167.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Albany Housing

About 59% of housing units in Albany are owner-occupied. Housing in the village tends to be newer construction. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Albany, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyAlbany Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Albany Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Albany Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Albany, LA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Female Share of the Population64
Male Share of the Population57
Senior Citizens57
Well-Paid Single Women58
Well-Paid Single Men48
Racial Diversity31
Age of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size31
Portion of People Married36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income58
People in Middle Class or Better48
College Educated Adults34
People Above Poverty27

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work22
Working at Home23
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents97
Housing Recently Built99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
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