Albion, NE

Albion, Nebraska

Albion, Nebraska, in Boone county, is 92 miles NW of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 111 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 1,797.

The People and Families of Albion

In Albion, about 60% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Albion live by themselves.

There is an unusually large share of women in the city. Albion benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Albion had a median family income of $42,105. An unusual characteristic of Albion is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Albion ($500). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Albion Housing

About 76% of housing units in Albion are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Typical rents in Albion are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.

Commuting

In Albion, 87% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in Albion than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Albion, NE

Comparing Albion to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Albion Almanac

Albion Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Albion Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Albion, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Albion Public Libraries

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Albion Hospitals

BOONE COUNTY HEALTH CENTER
(Government - Local)
P O BOX 151, 723 WEST FAIRVIEW ST
(402) 395-2191
Emergency Service: Yes

Albion High Schools (2004)

BOONE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
402-395-2134
Serves 288 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Albion Colleges

(List of All Nebraska Colleges)

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