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Moving to Albany, Oregon

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The current estimated population of Albany, Oregon is 56,472, with 49.4% male and 50.6% female. Albany has experienced significant growth over the years, partly due to its strategic location in the Willamette Valley and its diverse economy, which includes agriculture, manufacturing, and healthcare.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1848
  • County: Linn (partially Benton)
  • Land area: 17.75 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 3,181 people per square mile
  • Area code: 541
  • Zip codes: 97321, 97322

Geography and Location

Albany, Oregon is located in the heart of the Willamette Valley, between the Cascade Range to the east and the Coast Range to the west. The city sits at the confluence of the Willamette and Calapooia rivers, providing opportunities for fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities. Albany is situated along Interstate 5, which connects it to Portland to the north and Eugene to the south, making it a key transportation and commercial hub in the region. The city’s economy is diverse, with a strong agricultural sector, as well as manufacturing, healthcare, and education. Historic downtown Albany features well-preserved Victorian architecture, reflecting the city’s rich heritage. The Willamette Valley’s fertile land and mild climate make the area ideal for farming, and the city hosts several events and festivals celebrating local produce and culture. Albany’s scenic beauty, combined with its growing economy, makes it an attractive place to live and work.

Demographics

Median resident age: 34.6 years
Median household income: $39,409
Median house value: $132,600

Population by Race

Races in Albany:

  • White Non-Hispanic (89.0%)
  • Hispanic (6.1%)
  • Other race (2.7%)
  • Two or more races (2.6%)
  • American Indian (2.4%)
  • Black (0.5%)

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

Ancestries: German (22.1%), English (13.1%), Irish (10.8%), United States (7.9%), Norwegian (4.8%), French (3.8%).

Elevation: 212 feet

Land area: 15.9 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Albany

  • High school or higher: 84.7%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 18.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.0%
  • Unemployed: 8.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 17.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Albany city

  • Never married: 22.3%
  • Now married: 55.6%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 7.4%
  • Divorced: 12.2%

4.4% Foreign born (2.3% Latin America, 1.0% Asia, 0.7% Europe).

Population change in the 1990s: +7,428 (+22.2%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Albany:

  • SAMARITAN ALBANY GENERAL HOSPITAL (1046 6TH AVENUE SW)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Albany:

  • GOOD SAMARITAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR (about 13 miles; CORVALLIS, OR)
  • MID VALLEY HEALTHCARE/LEBANON (about 19 miles; LEBANON, OR)
  • SALEM HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; SALEM, OR)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Albany:

  • CORVALLIS MUNI (about 17 miles; CORVALLIS, OR; Abbreviation: CVO)
  • MCNARY FLD (about 20 miles; SALEM, OR; Abbreviation: SLE)
  • MAHLON SWEET FIELD (about 37 miles; EUGENE, OR; Abbreviation: EUG)

Other public-use airports nearest to Albany:

  • ALBANY MUNI (about 4 miles; ALBANY, OR; Abbreviation: S12)
  • LEBANON STATE (about 15 miles; LEBANON, OR; Abbreviation: S30)
  • INDEPENDENCE STATE (about 18 miles; INDEPENDENCE, OR; Abbreviation: 7S5)

Amtrak station:
ALBANY (110 SW 10TH AVE.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges/Universities in Albany:

  • LINN-BENTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 3,057; Location: 6500 PACIFIC BLVD SW; Public; Website: www.lbcc.cc.or.us)
  • ACADEMY OF COSMETOLOGY CAREERS (Location: 1325 WAVERLEY DR SE; Private, for-profit)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Albany:

  • OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY (about 14 miles; CORVALLIS, OR; Full-time enrollment: 15,404)
  • WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY (about 19 miles; MONMOUTH, OR; Full-time enrollment: 4,209)
  • WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY (about 22 miles; SALEM, OR; Full-time enrollment: 2,325)
  • CHEMEKETA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 27 miles; SALEM, OR; Full-time enrollment: 5,253)
  • UNIVERSITY OF OREGON (about 41 miles; EUGENE, OR; Full-time enrollment: 16,239)
  • LANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 44 miles; EUGENE, OR; Full-time enrollment: 5,853)
  • GEORGE FOX UNIVERSITY (about 48 miles; NEWBERG, OR; Full-time enrollment: 2,032)

Schools

Public high schools in Albany:

  • WEST ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,267; Location: 1130 QUEEN AVE SW; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • SOUTH ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,183; Location: 3705 COLUMBUS SE; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • ALBANY OPTIONS SCHOOL (Students: 119; Location: 718 SW 7TH ST; Grades: 08 – 12)

Private high school in Albany:

  • FAIRVIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 81; Location: 35100 GOLTRA RD SE; Grades: KG – 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Albany:

  • CALAPOOIA MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 780; Location: 830 SE 24TH AVE; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • NORTH ALBANY MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 616; Location: 1205 NORTH ALBANY RD NW; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • MEMORIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 604; Location: 1050 QUEEN AVE SW; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 445; Location: 730 19TH AVE SE; Grades: KG – 05)
  • PERIWINKLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 438; Location: 2196 21ST AVE SE; Grades: KG – 05)
  • SOUTH SHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 385; Location: 910 BAIN ST SE; Grades: KG – 05)
  • LAFAYETTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 380; Location: 3122 MADISON ST SE; Grades: KG – 05)
  • LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 374; Location: 2345 LIBERTY ST SW; Grades: KG – 05)
  • OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 300; Location: 3610 OAK ST SE; Grades: KG – 05)
  • CLOVER RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 277; Location: 2953 CLOVER RIDGE RD NW; Grades: KG – 05)

Private primary/middle schools in Albany:

  • ALBANY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 221; Location: 420 3RD STREET SE; Grades: KG – 8)
  • ST MARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 133; Location: 815 SOUTH BROADALBIN; Grades: KG – 5)
  • GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 125; Location: 1910 SE 34TH AVE; Grades: PK – KG)
  • FIRST UNITED METHODIST EARLY L (Students: 62; Location: 1115 28TH AVE SW; Grades: PK – KG)

Libraries

Library in Albany:

  • ALBANY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $1,190,793; Location: 1390 WAVERLY DRIVE SE; 105,554 books; 6,903 audio materials; 6,807 video materials; 252 serial subscriptions)

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