Albany, NY Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Albany was 100,826, a 0.09% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Albany's population was 100,735, an increase of 2.10% compared to a population of 98,664 in 2020.
Neilsberg Research Avatar
Updated Sep 18, 2023

Albany, NY population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Albany increased by 5,757. In this period, the peak population was 100,826 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 95,069 - -
2001 95,105 36 0.04%
2002 94,922 -183 -0.19%
2003 95,461 539 0.57%
2004 95,332 -129 -0.14%
2005 95,290 -42 -0.04%
2006 95,348 58 0.06%
2007 94,813 -535 -0.56%
2008 94,210 -603 -0.64%
2009 94,384 174 0.18%
2010 97,746 3,362 3.56%
2011 97,960 214 0.22%
2012 98,419 459 0.47%
2013 98,505 86 0.09%
2014 98,392 -113 -0.11%
2015 98,239 -153 -0.16%
2016 97,985 -254 -0.26%
2017 97,775 -210 -0.21%
2018 97,022 -753 -0.77%
2019 96,033 -989 -1.02%
2020 98,664 2,631 2.74%
2021 100,735 2,071 2.1%
2022 100,826 91 0.09%
Exploring Albany's Diversity? Request Customized Data Now!

Albany, NY population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Albany's population increased by 2,677 (2.82%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Albany's population increased by 918 (0.94%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Albany's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Albany's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 100,826. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Albany's population peaked in year 2022 at 100,826.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Albany's population was lowest in year 2008 at 94,210.

Albany, NY annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Albany grew year by year for 11 years and declined for 11 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Albany had an average annual population growth rate of 0.28% per year. Overall the population grew 6.06% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Albany's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Albany's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.28% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 2,162. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Albany's population grew the most with an increase of 3,362 (3.56%).

While from 2018 and 2019, Albany's population declined the most with a negative growth of 989 (-1.02%).

Things to know

Is Albany, NY population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Albany's population increased by 2,162 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 2,071 (2.10%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 91 (0.09%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Albany, NY changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Albany increased by 2,321 (2.36%). The population was highest at 100,826 in the year 2022 and lowest at 96,033 in the year 2019. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.25%.

References

Datasets

Explore datasets by year of publication.
2023
Albany, NY Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Albany population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Albany across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Albany was 100,826, a 0.09% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Albany population was 100,735, an increase of 2.10% compared to a population of 98,664 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Albany increased by 5,757. In this period, the peak population was 100,826 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Albany population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Albany is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Albany population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Albany Population by Year. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

About the author

Neilsberg Research Avatar
Neilsberg Research
Neilsberg Research team are data scientists with expertise in processing, analysis and visualization of big data helping small businesses make right decisions.

Share

This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal or tax advice. We recommend that you consult with a qualified professional such as a lawyer or accountant before making a decision. Many of the products and services featured here are from our affiliate partners. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. Read advertiser disclosure.