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Albany, Texas Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Albany is 2,000, with 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained relatively stable, with some fluctuations due to local economic factors, including ranching and oil-related industries.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1873
  • County: Shackelford County
  • Land area: 1.5 square miles
  • Population density: 1,333 people per square mile
  • Area code: 325
  • Zip code: 76430

Geography and Location

Albany is located in north-central Texas, serving as the county seat of Shackelford County. The town is situated approximately 35 miles northeast of Abilene, along U.S. Highway 180. Albany is known for its rich history and vibrant arts scene, including the annual Fort Griffin Fandangle. The surrounding landscape consists of rolling prairies, mesquite trees, and grazing lands typical of the West Texas region. The area has a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and mild winters.

Demographics

Median resident age: 39.4 years
Median household income: $31,563
Median house value: $42,900

Population by Race

Races in Albany:

  • White Non-Hispanic (90.5%)
  • Hispanic (8.1%)
  • Other race (4.8%)
  • American Indian (1.1%)
  • Two or more races (0.9%)
  • Black (0.7%)

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

Ancestries: United States (21.9%), English (9.1%), Irish (8.0%), German (7.9%), Scotch-Irish (3.3%), Dutch (1.1%).

Elevation: 1412 feet

Land area: 1.5 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Albany

  • High school or higher: 77.2%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 21.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.6%
  • Unemployed: 0.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 23.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Albany city

  • Never married: 16.3%
  • Now married: 63.8%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 9.4%
  • Divorced: 9.5%

3.2% Foreign born (2.8% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: -58 (-2.9%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Albany:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Albany:

  • ABILENE REGIONAL (about 35 miles; ABILENE, TX; Abbreviation: ABI)
  • DYESS AFB (about 44 miles; ABILENE, TX; Abbreviation: DYS)
  • SHEPPARD AFB/WICHITA FALLS MUNI (about 103 miles; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Abbreviation: SPS)

Other public-use airports nearest to Albany:

  • TAYLOR (about 1 miles; ALBANY, TX; Abbreviation: 6F5)
  • ALBANY MUNI (about 3 miles; ALBANY, TX; Abbreviation: T23)
  • STEPHENS COUNTY (about 29 miles; BRECKENRIDGE, TX; Abbreviation: BKD)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Albany:

  • ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (about 34 miles; ABILENE, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,380)
  • HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY (about 36 miles; Abilene, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,026)
  • TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY (about 83 miles; STEPHENVILLE, TX; Full-time enrollment: 6,068)
  • MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 94 miles; WICHITA FALLS, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,619)
  • ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY (about 133 miles; SAN ANGELO, TX; Full-time enrollment: 5,477)
  • TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE (about 136 miles; FT WORTH, TX; Full-time enrollment: 15,454)
  • TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (about 139 miles; FT WORTH, TX; Full-time enrollment: 7,032)

Schools

Public high school in Albany:

  • ALBANY JR-SR H S (Students: 283; Location: 501 E S FIRST ST; Grades: 07 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Albany:

  • NANCY SMITH EL (Students: 295; Location: 501 E S FIRST ST; Grades: PK – 06)

Libraries

Library in Albany:

  • SHACKELFORD COUNTY LIBRARY (Operating income: $8,000; Location: 402 N 2ND ST; 8,931 books; 256 audio materials; 10 video materials; 2 serial subscriptions)

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