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Albion, NE


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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Albion, NE

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens108
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men65
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Male Share of the Population21
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income66
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Affordability of Property Taxes45
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime76
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