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Albany, WI


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Albany, Wisconsin

Albany, Wisconsin, in Green county, is 21 miles W of Janesville, Wisconsin (center to center) and 80 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village has a population of 1,191.

The People and Families of Albany

In Albany, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Albany had a median family income of $46,071. Albany finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.

Political Inclinations

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

Albany Housing

About 66% of housing units in Albany are owner-occupied.

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 Wisconsin):

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Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Albany Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Albany, WI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men85
Well-Paid Single Women74
Male Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity56
Female Share of the Population44
Age of the Population44
Senior Citizens33
Children Under 5 Years Old32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better86
Median Family Income74
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use65
Working at Home54
Walking and Biking to Work22
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes38
Housing Recently Built32
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