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The current estimated population of Albion is 6,100, with 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained stable, supported by its role as the county seat and its agricultural surroundings.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1824
  • County: Orleans County
  • Land area: 2.4 square miles
  • Population density: 2,542 people per square mile
  • Area code: 585
  • Zip code: 14411

Geography and Location

Albion is located in western New York, in Orleans County, approximately halfway between Rochester and Buffalo. The town is situated along the Erie Canal and is surrounded by farmland, with orchards and vineyards being prevalent in the region. Albion is part of the Finger Lakes region and enjoys a rich agricultural heritage. The town experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm, humid summers.

Demographics

Median resident age: 33.0 years
Median household income: $30,010
Median house value: $66,700

Population by Race

Races in Albion:

  • White Non-Hispanic (70.3%)
  • Black (18.2%)
  • Hispanic (9.3%)
  • Other race (5.0%)
  • Two or more races (1.6%)
  • American Indian (1.1%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (20.5%), English (15.1%), Irish (11.5%), Italian (8.6%), Polish (6.8%), United States (5.3%).

Elevation: 540 feet

Land area: 3.0 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Albion

  • High school or higher: 63.1%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 9.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.8%
  • Unemployed: 10.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Albion village

  • Never married: 41.1%
  • Now married: 37.4%
  • Separated: 4.8%
  • Widowed: 7.5%
  • Divorced: 9.2%

5.7% Foreign born (4.2% Latin America, 0.8% Europe).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Albion:

  • MEDINA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; MEDINA, NY)
  • UNITED MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 18 miles; BATAVIA, NY)
  • LAKESIDE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; BROCKPORT, NY)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Albion:

  • GREATER ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL (about 38 miles; ROCHESTER, NY; Abbreviation: ROC)
  • BUFFALO NIAGARA INTL (about 43 miles; BUFFALO, NY; Abbreviation: BUF)
  • NIAGARA FALLS INTL (about 53 miles; NIAGARA FALLS, NY; Abbreviation: IAG)

Other public-use airports nearest to Albion:

  • PINE HILL (about 8 miles; ALBION, NY; Abbreviation: 9G6)
  • GENESEE COUNTY (about 16 miles; BATAVIA, NY; Abbreviation: GVQ)
  • LEDGEDALE AIRPARK (about 21 miles; BROCKPORT, NY; Abbreviation: 7G0)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Albion:

  • GENESEE VALLEY BOCES (about 18 miles; BATAVIA, NY; Full-time enrollment: 3,249)
  • GENESEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 18 miles; BATAVIA, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,942)
  • SUNY COLLEGE AT BROCKPORT (about 18 miles; BROCKPORT, NY; Full-time enrollment: 6,973)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER (about 40 miles; ROCHESTER, NY; Full-time enrollment: 7,207)
  • ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 40 miles; ROCHESTER, NY; Full-time enrollment: 11,426)
  • MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 40 miles; ROCHESTER, NY; Full-time enrollment: 10,019)
  • ERIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-NORTH CAMPUS (about 42 miles; WILLIAMSVILLE, NY; Full-time enrollment: 3,464)

Schools

Public high school in Albion:

  • CHARLES D’AMICO HS (Students: 808; Location: 302 EAST AVE; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Albion:

  • RONALD L. SODOMA ES (Students: 1,250; Location: 324 EAST AVE; Grades: PK – 05)
  • CARL I. BERGERSON MS (Students: 686; Location: 254 EAST AVE; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • ALBION CORR FACIL (Students: 41; Location: 3595 STATE SCHOOL RD; Grades: UG – UG)
  • ORLEANS CORR FACIL (Students: 12; Location: 35-31 GAINES BASIN RD; Grades: UG – UG)

Private primary/middle school in Albion:

  • ORLEANS COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOO (Students: 23; Location: 560 EAST AVENUE; Grades: KG – 6)

Libraries

Library in Albion:

  • SWAN LIBRARY (Operating income: $408,460; Location: 4 NORTH MAIN STREET; 44,200 books; 1,643 audio materials; 1,420 video materials; 130 serial subscriptions)

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