Albany, Texas

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Population in 2022: 1,900 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -1.1%
 
Males: 947  (49.9%)
Females: 953  (50.1%)
Median resident age:

44.6 years
Texas median age:

35.6 years

Zip codes: 76430.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $47,687 (it was $31,563 in 2000)
Albany:

$47,687
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,695 (it was $17,470 in 2000)

Albany city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $177,159 (it was $40,600 in 2000)
Albany:

$177,159
TX:

$275,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $154,714; detached houses: $165,385; mobile homes: $39,142

Median gross rent in 2022: $492.

March 2022 cost of living index in Albany: 78.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 16.4%
(16.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 17.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Albany, TX (2022)
    • 1,30577.3%White alone
    • 27816.5%Hispanic
    • 603.6%Two or more races
    • 171.0%Black alone

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According to our research of Texas and other state lists, there were 8 registered sex offenders living in Albany, Texas as of June 01, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Albany is 265 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (29.9%), English (7.3%), Irish (6.9%), German (5.9%), European (5.0%), Scottish (5.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1412 feet

Land area: 1.47 square miles.

Population density: 1,292 people per square mile   (low).

Albany, Texas map

22 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.3%
Texas:

17.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,736 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,501 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Abilene, TX (32.7 miles , pop. 115,930).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fort Worth, TX (114.1 miles , pop. 534,694).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (145.9 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Moran, TX (3.8 miles ),
Lueders, TX (4.5 miles ),
Breckenridge, TX (4.8 miles ),
Baird, TX (4.9 miles ),
Woodson, TX (4.9 miles ),
Clyde, TX (5.0 miles ),
Putnam, TX (5.0 miles),
Cisco, TX (5.5 miles )

Latitude: 32.73 N, Longitude: 99.29 W

Area code: 325

Distribution of median household income in Albany, TX in 2022
Distribution of house value in Albany, TX in 2022
Albany satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.6%
Texas:

3.5%
Most common industries in Albany, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (12.1%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (10.6%)
  • Public administration (9.6%)
  • Construction (7.2%)
  • Health care (6.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (15.8%)
  • Construction (11.9%)
  • Public administration (10.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.6%)
  • Educational services (8.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (16.3%)
  • Health care (12.1%)
  • Public administration (9.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (4.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Albany, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.9%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.3%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (5.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
  • Cashiers (4.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)

Average climate in Albany, Texas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Albany, Texas environmental map by EPA

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Tornado activity:

Albany-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Texas state average. It is 56% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/28/1950, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.8 miles away from the Albany city center killed 5 people and injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/26/1962, a category F4 tornado 34.8 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Albany-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 432% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 88.0 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 242.1 miles away from Albany center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 289.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/14/1995 at 00:32:56, a magnitude 5.7 (5.6 MB, 5.7 MS, 5.7 MW, Depth: 11.1 mi) earthquake occurred 293.8 miles away from the city center
On 1/2/1992 at 11:45:35, a magnitude 5.0 (4.6 MB, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 223.6 miles away from Albany center
On 9/11/2011 at 12:27:44, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 86.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Shackelford County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 4, Floods: 4, Hurricanes: 3, Storms: 3, Tornadoes: 3, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Albany topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Albany:

  • INTEGRACARE OF ALBANY LLC (124 HILL STREET)
  • BLUEBONNET NURSING HOME (BAIRD HWY (B0X 608))

Airports located in Albany:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Albany:

  • Cisco College (about 29 miles; Cisco, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,687)
  • Abilene Christian University (about 31 miles; Abilene, TX; FT enrollment: 4,025)
  • Tarleton State University (about 72 miles; Stephenville, TX; FT enrollment: 8,882)
  • Weatherford College (about 88 miles; Weatherford, TX; FT enrollment: 4,080)
  • Midwestern State University (about 92 miles; Wichita Falls, TX; FT enrollment: 4,901)
  • Vernon College (about 100 miles; Vernon, TX; FT enrollment: 2,216)
  • Angelo State University (about 113 miles; San Angelo, TX; FT enrollment: 6,019)

Public high school in Albany:

Public elementary/middle school in Albany:

  • NANCY SMITH EL (Students: 264, Location: 741 GRIFFIN RD, Grades: PK-6)
See full list of schools located in Albany

Library in Albany:

  • SHACKELFORD COUNTY LIBRARY (Operating income: $29,905; Location: 402 N 2ND ST; 8,267 books; 791 audio materials; 396 video materials; 50 state licensed databases; 1 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Albany: Shackelford County Courthouse Historic District (A), Albany Volunteer Fire Department (B), Shackelford County Emergency Medical Service (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Albany include: Presbyterian Church Nanse (A), First Baptist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Albany: Webb Memorial Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Albany Motor Inn (424 East US Highway 180).

Birthplace of: Robert B. Williams - Air Force general, Quail Dobbs - Rodeo clown, Dick Stovall - Football player.

Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

67.2%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.4%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
26 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
42 people in nursing homes in 2000
5 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups) in 2000

Banks with branches in Albany (2011 data):

  • The First National Bank of Albany: The First National Bank Of Albany at 100 South Main Street, branch established on 1883/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $420.8 mil, Deposits: $374.6 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Albany Bancshares, Inc.
  • First Financial Bank, National Association: Albany Branch at 132 Hill Street, branch established on 2007/07/20. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $1,415.0 mil, Deposits: $1,104.5 mil, headquarters in Abilene, TX, positive income, 14 total offices, Holding Company: First Financial Bankshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Albany:

Marital status in Albany, TX
  • Never married: 27.0%
  • Now married: 56.6%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 3.5%
  • Divorced: 11.7%

For population 25 years and over in Albany:

  • High school or higher: 94.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.7%
  • Unemployed: 0.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.4
Texas average:

14.0

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Albany
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Albany, TX (based on Shackelford County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,00013
Mainline Protestant6625
Catholic1201
None596-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
Shackelford County:

3.17 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Shackelford County:

3.17 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Shackelford County:

12.67 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 2
Here:

6.33 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.9%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Shackelford County:

26.0%
Texas:

26.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

51.1%
Texas:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Albany:

48.2%
Texas:

47.4%

Average BMI:
Albany:

28.4
State:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

21.3%
Texas:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

9.4%
Texas:

10.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Albany:

34.7%
Texas:

33.1%

General health condition:
Albany:

56.5%
Texas:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Albany:

77.5%
Texas:

80.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Albany, TX Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 8$29,364$44,0463$8,222
Water Supply 6$26,430$52,8600$0
Other Government Administration 5$20,328$48,7870$0
Financial Administration 1$4,517$54,2040$0
Sewerage 1$7,906$94,8720$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$6,777$81,3240$0
Parks and Recreation 0$0 23$3,836
Judicial and Legal 0$0 3$5,480
Totals for Government 22$95,322$51,99429$17,538

Albany government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $188,000 ($98.95)
    General - Other: $64,000 ($33.68)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($1.58)
  • Current Operations - Correctional Institutions: $647,000 ($340.53)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $531,000 ($279.47)
    Corrections - Other: $434,000 ($228.42)
    Police Protection: $389,000 ($204.74)
    General - Other: $285,000 ($150.00)
    Regular Highways: $281,000 ($147.89)
    Financial Administration: $113,000 ($59.47)
    General Public Buildings: $60,000 ($31.58)
    Local Fire Protection: $28,000 ($14.74)
    Central Staff Services: $27,000 ($14.21)
    Public Welfare, Vendor Payments for Medical Care: $22,000 ($11.58)
    Public Welfare - Other: $19,000 ($10.00)
    Natural Resources - Other: $8,000 ($4.21)
    Solid Waste Management: $8,000 ($4.21)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $37,000 ($19.47)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $42,000 ($22.11)
    Corrections - Other: $16,000 ($8.42)
    Correctional Institutions: $7,000 ($3.68)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($1.58)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($0.53)

Albany government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $333,000 ($175.26)
    Regular Highways: $8,000 ($4.21)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $21,000 ($11.05)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $38,000 ($20.00)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $115,000 ($60.53)
    Fines and Forfeits: $51,000 ($26.84)
    Interest Earnings: $10,000 ($5.26)
    Rents: $3,000 ($1.58)
    Sale of Property: $1,000 ($0.53)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($0.53)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $131,000 ($68.95)
    General Local Government Support: $20,000 ($10.53)
    Highways: $4,000 ($2.11)
  • Tax - Property: $1,983,000 ($1043.68)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $632,000 ($332.63)
    Motor Vehicle License: $125,000 ($65.79)
    Other Selective Sales: $76,000 ($40.00)
    Amusements Sales: $3,000 ($1.58)

Albany government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,012,000 ($532.63)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $883,000 ($464.74)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $129,000 ($67.89)

Albany government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $45,000 ($23.68)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,962,000 ($1032.63)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $61,000 ($32.11)
Businesses in Albany, TX
NameCountNameCount
Ace Hardware1U-Haul1
FedEx1UPS1
True Value1

Strongest AM radio stations in Albany:

  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KEAN (1470 AM; 5 kW; ABILENE, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
  • KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KZMP (1540 AM; 50 kW; UNIVERSITY PARK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KROO (1430 AM; 1 kW; BRECKENRIDGE, TX; Owner: GRAHAM NEWSPAPERS, INC.)
  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KKYX (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KSKY (660 AM; 20 kW; BALCH SPRINGS, TX; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)
  • KTKR (760 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCAF (990 AM; 10 kW; FARMERSVILLE, TX; Owner: RENAISSANCE RADIO, INC.)
  • KBIS (1150 AM; 25 kW; HIGHLAND PARK, TX; Owner: DALLAS AM RADIO PARTNERS, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Albany:

  • KNCE (95.1 FM; BAIRD, TX; Owner: DOUD MEDIA GROUP, LLC)
  • KLXK (93.5 FM; BRECKENRIDGE, TX; Owner: GRAHAM NEWSPAPERS, INC.)
  • KEYJ-FM (107.9 FM; ABILENE, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KVRP-FM (97.1 FM; HASKELL, TX; Owner: ROLLING PLAINS BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KKHR (106.3 FM; ABILENE, TX; Owner: POWELL MEREDITH COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Albany:

  • KIDV-LP (Channel 59; ALBANY, TX; Owner: SAGE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KXVA (Channel 15; ABILENE, TX; Owner: STAR BROADCASTING LIMITED)
  • KTAB-TV (Channel 32; ABILENE, TX; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF ABILENE, LLC)

Albany fatal accident list:

May 15, 1980 11:35 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Nov 4, 1976 06:55 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
Nov 4, 1975 06:55 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 95ft / 28.9mTotal length
  • $353,000Total costs
  • 17,135Total average daily traffic
  • 4,257Total average daily truck traffic
  • 28,745Total future (year 2030) average daily traffic
New bridges in Albany, TX - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 51920-1929
  • 31930-1939
  • 31950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Albany, TX
Most common first names in Albany, TX among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John4275.5 years
William3277.0 years
James2973.1 years
Mary2680.7 years
Joe1678.6 years
Thomas1473.1 years
George1377.0 years
Ruby1380.8 years
Walter1373.2 years
Robert1376.2 years
Most common last names in Albany, TX among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Ledbetter1777.0 years
Hill1673.9 years
Jones1478.4 years
King1377.0 years
Martin1278.5 years
Williams1278.6 years
Schkade1282.9 years
Anderson1181.6 years
Mitchell1081.0 years
Adams979.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Albany, TX
  • 54.9%Utility gas
  • 45.1%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Albany, TX
  • 86.5%Electricity
  • 13.5%Utility gas


Albany compared to Texas state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • House age above state average.
There are 5 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
  • Thomas W. Geisbert (3)
  • B. Cory Brown (1)
  • Cary Pint (1)
  • Maximino R. Arreola (1)

Total of 6 patent applications in 2008-2024.