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Albany, TX


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Albany, Texas

Albany, Texas, in Shackelford county, is 31 miles NE of Abilene, Texas (center to center) and 115 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. The city has a population of 1,921.

The People and Families of Albany

In Albany, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Albany had a median family income of $40,592.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Albany ($35,100). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Albany Housing

About 81% of housing units in Albany are owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Albany, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 19%Albany Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Albany, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity72
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Women46
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Well-Paid Single Men35
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size63

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People Above Poverty68
Median Family Income56
People in Middle Class or Better57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home68
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Affordability of Rents56
People Living Alone57
Housing Recently Built41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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