Albany, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
19,768
Population
11,044/sq mi density
$135,927
Median Income
$72,518 per capita
$1,188,600
Home Value
$1,245,398 Zillow
$2,389
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
139
Violent Crime/100K
2,535 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$135,927 median income, 3.4% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$1,188,600 home value, $2,389/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
139 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
76.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
19,768
Census 2023
Population Density
11,044
per square mile
Land Area
5.5
square miles (14.2 km²)
Median Age
37.8 yrs
3% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 46.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 3.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 13% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 29.2% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 7.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
46.8%
Black
3.7%
Hispanic
13%
Asian
29.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 62.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 35.9% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
62.5%
Spanish
35.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
26.1%
Veterans
2.4%
60% below US avg (6%)
Disability
6.4%
51% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
97.2%
6% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
2.8%
67% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.493
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 19,768 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 11,044 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 37.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.3% |
| Female | 53.7% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 46.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.0% |
| Asian | 29.2% |
Language
| English Only | 62.5% |
| Spanish | 35.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 26.1% |
| Veterans | 2.4% |
| Disability | 6.4% |
| Health Insurance | 97.2% |
| Uninsured | 2.8% |
| Broadband Access | 87.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.493 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |