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Albany, Louisiana Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Albany, Louisiana is 1,209, with 48.8% male and 51.2% female. Albany’s population has remained relatively stable, with the town serving as a small community in the southeastern part of the state.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1953 (incorporated)
  • County: Livingston Parish
  • Land area: 1.8 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 672 people per square mile
  • Area code: 225
  • Zip code: 70711

Geography and Location

Albany, Louisiana is located in Livingston Parish, in southeastern Louisiana, about 45 miles northwest of New Orleans. The town is situated near Interstate 12, providing easy access to nearby cities like Hammond and Baton Rouge. The area surrounding Albany is characterized by rural farmland, pine forests, and wetlands, typical of the southeastern Louisiana landscape. Albany’s small-town atmosphere and proximity to larger cities make it a convenient location for residents seeking a quieter lifestyle while maintaining access to urban amenities. The town is part of the Baton Rouge metropolitan area, benefiting from regional economic growth and development.

Demographics

Median resident age: 34.0 years
Median household income: $25,208
Median house value: $77,100

Population by Race

Races in Albany:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.2%)
  • Hispanic (1.5%)
  • Two or more races (0.9%)
  • Other race (0.8%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)

Ancestries: United States (17.3%), Irish (13.9%), French (10.5%), Hungarian (9.2%), English (7.1%), Italian (6.5%).

Elevation: 41 feet

Land area: 1.1 square miles

Map of Albany, LA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Albany

  • High school or higher: 66.7%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 8.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.0%
  • Unemployed: 7.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 34.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Albany village

  • Never married: 17.5%
  • Now married: 49.0%
  • Separated: 3.0%
  • Widowed: 14.2%
  • Divorced: 16.4%

0.3% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +168 (+24.1%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Albany:

  • HAMMOND REHABILITATION HOSPITAL (about 8 miles; HAMMOND, LA)
  • NORTH OAKS MEDICAL CENTER (about 8 miles; HAMMOND, LA)
  • NORTH OAKS REHAB HOSP INC (about 8 miles; HAMMOND, LA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Albany:

  • BATON ROUGE METROPOLITAN, RYAN FIELD (about 39 miles; BATON ROUGE, LA; Abbreviation: BTR)
  • LOUIS ARMSTRONG NEW ORLEANS INTL (about 43 miles; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Abbreviation: MSY)
  • LAKEFRONT (about 51 miles; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Abbreviation: NEW)

Other public-use airports nearest to Albany:

  • HAMMOND MUNI (about 12 miles; HAMMOND, LA; Abbreviation: HDC)
  • ST JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH (about 29 miles; RESERVE, LA; Abbreviation: 1L0)
  • LOUISIANA REGIONAL (about 34 miles; GONZALES, LA; Abbreviation: L38)

Amtrak station near Albany:

  • 9 miles: HAMMOND (N.W. RAILROAD AVE.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Albany:

  • SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY (about 8 miles; HAMMOND, LA; Full-time enrollment: 12,549)
  • LOUISIANA STATE UNIV & AG & MECH & HEBERT LAWS CTR (about 43 miles; BATON ROUGE, LA; Full-time enrollment: 28,696)
  • SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AND A & M COLLEGE (about 43 miles; BATON ROUGE, LA; Full-time enrollment: 8,399)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS (about 49 miles; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Full-time enrollment: 12,442)
  • TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA (about 50 miles; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Full-time enrollment: 10,230)
  • LOYOLA UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS (about 50 miles; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Full-time enrollment: 4,399)
  • DELGADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 50 miles; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Full-time enrollment: 8,193)

Schools

Public high school in Albany:

  • ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 496; Location: 29710 MULBERRY STREET; Grades: 08 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Albany:

  • ALBANY LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 480; Location: 30051 WEST SCHOOL STREET; Grades: PK – 02)
  • ALBANY MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 433; Location: 29675 REEVES LANE; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • ALBANY UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 394; Location: 29779 SOUTH MONTPELIER DRIVE; Grades: 03 – 05)

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