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Albany, GA

Founded 1836Dougherty CountyElev. 62 m
Population
67,939
Median home
$118,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
22
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Albany

Albany is a city in Georgia with about 67,939 residents. Albany was founded in 1836 and sits in Dougherty County. The median age is 35.1 and the median household income is $45,201. Homes carry a median value of $118,700, and about 39% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (75.8%). Around 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
67,939
Median age
35.1
Median household income
$45,201
Per-capita income
$24,527
Poverty rate
29.2%
High-school grad or higher
84.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
Unemployment
11.5%
Avg. commute
19.9 min
Work from home
8.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White18.5%
Hispanic or Latino2.5%
Black75.8%
Asian0.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts31.9%
Sales & office24.9%
Service19%
Production, transportation & material moving18.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$118,700
Median gross rent
$898/mo
Owner-occupied
39.3%
Median year built
1974
Households
27,578
Avg. household size
2.31

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Albany has 22 public schools — 14 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading30%
Math33%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Dougherty Comprehensive High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Monroe High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
South Georgia Regional Achievement Center- The PhoenixHighGrades 6–12
Westover High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Albany Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Merry Acres Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Radium Springs Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Robert A. Cross Middle MagnetMiddleGrades 6–8
Alice Coachman Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
International Studies Elementary Charter SchoolElementary
Lake Park Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Lamar Reese School of the ArtsElementary
Lincoln Elementary Magnet SchoolElementary
Live Oak Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime159% above national
Albany1,000
Georgia372
United States386
↓ 5% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime20% above national
Albany2,346
Georgia1,919
United States1,952
↓ 49% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Albany Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Albany.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Dougherty County
LightningRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HurricaneRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Albany is in Dougherty County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Albany was founded in 1836 and sits in Dougherty County. Elevation ~62 m.

Map of Albany
Albany, GA
Where Albany is
AtlantaColumbusAugusta-Richmond CountyMacon-Bibb CountySavannahAthens-Clarke CountyAlbany
Historic places

19 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Albany District Pecan Growers' ExchangeDavis-Exchange Bank BuildingAlbany Housefurnishing CompanyUnion DepotBridge HouseDavis, John A., HouseFarkas, Samuel, HouseMunicipal Auditorium
Notable people from Albany
Ray CharlesAlice CoachmanAngelo TaylorHarry JamesPhillip PhillipsPaula DeenBobby RushRussell MaloneThomas J. HennenWallingford Riegger
People searches in Albany
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Nearby cities
Valdosta (73 mi)Columbus (76 mi)Warner Robins (77 mi)Macon-Bibb County (90 mi)LaGrange (112 mi)Peachtree (127 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Albany, GA (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Albany, Georgia.

Edward Jackson, 61
Albany · Dougherty County · 31705
AKA Edward L Jackson, Edward Larence Jackson
Otis Edward Jones, 61
Albany · Dougherty County · 31705
AKA Edward Jones, Otis Jones
Travis Hall, 55
Albany · Dougherty County · 31705
AKA Charles Brown
Joseph Jr Martin, 66
Albany · Dougherty County · 31701
AKA John Doe, Joseph Judd
Joseph Martin, 66
Albany · Dougherty County · 31705
AKA Joseph I Martin, Allan M Zollman
Joseph Davis, 65
Albany · Dougherty County · 31705
Joseph Brown, 52
Albany · Dougherty County · 31701
AKA Joe Brown, Joe E Brown
Michael Joseph Smith, 54
Albany · Mitchell County · 31705
AKA Joseph Smith, Joseph Michael Smith
Damian Matthew Hall, 54
Albany · Dougherty County · 31705
AKA Damian Hall, Damian M Hall
Stepen Wayne Wright, 47
Albany · Dougherty County · 31707
AKA Steven W Wright, Stephen W Wright
Steven Bernard Taylor, 61
Albany · Dougherty County · 31705
AKA Steven Tatlor, Steven B Taylor
Steven Terrell Anderson, 54
Albany · Dougherty County · 31701
AKA Steven Anderson, Steven Terrelle Anderson
Jason Lamar James, 44
Albany · Durham County · 31701
AKA Jason Lam James, Jason L James
Mark Zavier Clark, 22
Albany · Dougherty County · 31705
AKA Mark Clark
Mark Alan Jones, 51
Albany · Dougherty County · 31705
AKA Mark Jones, Mark A Jones
Christopher Anthony Harris, 45
Albany · Dougherty County · 31707
AKA Christopher Harris, Christopher A Harris

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Albany — frequently asked

What is the population of Albany, Georgia?
Albany has a population of about 67,939, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Albany?
The median home value in Albany is $118,700, and the median gross rent is $898/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Albany safe? What is the crime rate?
Albany Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,000 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Albany face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Dougherty County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including lightning, cold wave, drought.
How many schools are in Albany?
Albany has 22 public schools (14 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Albany?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Albany. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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