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Albany, MO


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Albany, Missouri

Albany, Missouri, in Gentry county, is 43 miles NE of St. Joseph, Missouri (center to center) and 80 miles N of Kansas City, Missouri. The city has a population of 1,937.

The People and Families of Albany

In Albany, about 56% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Albany live by themselves.

The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Albany had a median family income of $36,042. To its credit, the people in Albany value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

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

Albany Housing

About 69% of housing units in Albany are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in Albany are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.

Commuting

In Albany, 95% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyAlbany Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Albany Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Albany, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population910
Female Share of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Well-Paid Single Men45
Male Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
People Above Poverty57
People in Middle Class or Better45
Median Family Income45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home78
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Housing Recently Built54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
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