Moving to Albany, Illinois

The current estimated population of Albany, Illinois is 863, with 49.3% male and 50.7% female. Albany’s population has remained relatively stable, typical of many small rural communities in the Midwest.

City Facts

• Year founded: 1837
• County: Whiteside
• Land area: 0.84 square miles
• Population density: Approximately 1,027 people per square mile
• Area code: 309
• Zip code: 61230

Geography and Location

Albany, Illinois is located in northwestern Illinois, along the Mississippi River in Whiteside County. The town’s proximity to the river provides scenic views and opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking along the Great River Trail. Albany is a quiet, rural community, with a landscape dominated by farmland and open fields typical of the Midwest. The town’s location near larger cities like Clinton, Iowa, and the Quad Cities offers residents access to additional amenities and employment opportunities while maintaining the peace and tranquility of small-town life. The river and surrounding natural areas contribute to Albany’s appeal as a destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Demographics

Median resident age: 37.8 years
Median household income: $46,719
Median house value: $82,200

Population by Race

Races in Albany:

• White Non-Hispanic (98.4%)
• Black (0.7%)
• Hispanic (0.6%)

Ancestries: German (31.6%), United States (15.8%), Irish (15.3%), Dutch (13.2%), English (12.3%), Swedish (4.8%).

Elevation: 600 feet

Land area: 1.0 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Albany

• High school or higher: 86.3%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 12.8%
• Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
• Unemployed: 4.2%
• Mean travel time to work: 24.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Albany village

• Never married: 17.8%
• Now married: 63.9%
• Separated: 1.1%
• Widowed: 8.5%
• Divorced: 8.8%

0.6% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +51 (+6.0%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Albany:

• MERCY MEDICAL CENTER – CLINTON (about 6 miles; CLINTON, IA)
• MORRISON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; MORRISON, IL)
• DEWITT COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; DEWITT, IA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Albany:

• CLINTON MUNI (about 8 miles; CLINTON, IA; Abbreviation: CWI)
• QUAD CITY INTL (about 32 miles; MOLINE, IL; Abbreviation: MLI)
• WHITESIDE CO ARPT-JOS H BITTORF FLD (about 39 miles; STERLING/ROCKFALLS, IL; Abbreviation: SQI)

Other public-use airports nearest to Albany:

• ERIE AIR PARK (about 14 miles; ERIE, IL; Abbreviation: 3H5)
• TRI-TOWNSHIP (about 19 miles; SAVANNA, IL; Abbreviation: SFY)
• GEN-AIRPARK (about 26 miles; GENESEO, IL; Abbreviation: 3G8)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Albany:

• BLACK HAWK COLLEGE (about 29 miles; MOLINE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,891)
• SAINT AMBROSE UNIVERSITY (about 30 miles; DAVENPORT, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,310)
• EASTERN IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (about 31 miles; DAVENPORT, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,180)
• AUGUSTANA COLLEGE (about 32 miles; ROCK ISLAND, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,220)
• UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-PLATTEVILLE (about 69 miles; PLATTEVILLE, WI; Full-time enrollment: 5,045)
• ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE (about 80 miles; EAST PEORIA, IL; Full-time enrollment: 6,404)
• BRADLEY UNIVERSITY (about 86 miles; PEORIA, IL; Full-time enrollment: 5,262)

Public primary/middle school in Albany:

• ALBANY ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 130; Location: 511 THIRD AVE N; Grades: PK – 05)

Libraries

Library in Albany:

• ALBANY P.L.D. (Operating income: $14,025; Location: 302 SOUTH MAIN ST.; 6,921 books; 96 audio materials; 162 video materials; 8 serial subscriptions)