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Albion, NY


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Albion, New York

Albion, New York, in Orleans county, is 29 miles W of Rochester, New York (center to center) and 42 miles NE of Buffalo, New York. The village is considered part of the Rochester metropolitan area. Albion has a population of 7,438.

The People and Families of Albion

In Albion, about 32% of adults are married. Albion is known for its large population of single adults.

Approximately 26% of Albion is non-white. Albion boasts a diverse population for New York, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Interestingly, the village is known for having more men than similar villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Albion had a median family income of $34,881.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Albion ($1,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Albion Housing

About 59% of housing units in Albion are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the village has been around for years.

Commuting

In Albion, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Albion Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Albion, NY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Men76
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population31
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income21
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times57
Public Transportation Use53
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Affordability of Rents67
Affordability of Property Taxes37
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime74
Low Violent Crime32

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