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Albany, California Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Albany, California is 20,324, with 48.2% male and 51.8% female. Albany has experienced steady growth due to its desirable location within the San Francisco Bay Area and its reputation for excellent schools and community amenities.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1908 (incorporated)
  • County: Alameda
  • Land area: 1.7 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 11,955 people per square mile
  • Area code: 510
  • Zip codes: 94706, 94710

Geography and Location

Albany, California is located in Alameda County, along the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay. The city is part of the greater Bay Area and borders Berkeley to the south and El Cerrito to the north. Albany is known for its high quality of life, with tree-lined streets, well-maintained parks, and a strong sense of community. The city offers easy access to major highways and public transit options, making it a popular choice for commuters working in San Francisco, Oakland, and other parts of the Bay Area. Albany’s schools are highly regarded, and the city’s proximity to cultural and educational institutions, such as the University of California, Berkeley, adds to its appeal. The city’s waterfront location provides scenic views of the Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Demographics

Median resident age: 36.3 years
Median household income: $54,919
Median house value: $334,800

Population by Race

Races in Albany:

  • White Non-Hispanic (57.5%)
  • Chinese (13.5%)
  • Hispanic (8.0%)
  • Two or more races (5.8%)
  • Black (4.1%)
  • Korean (4.1%)
  • Other race (3.2%)
  • Japanese (3.0%)
  • Asian Indian (1.5%)
  • Other Asian (1.4%)
  • American Indian (1.4%)
  • Filipino (1.1%)

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

Ancestries: German (11.4%), Irish (10.4%), English (9.6%), Italian (5.5%), Russian (3.6%), French (2.6%).

Elevation: 40 feet

Land area: 1.7 square miles

Map of Albany, CA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Albany

  • High school or higher: 93.8%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 64.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 34.0%
  • Unemployed: 2.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 29.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Albany city

  • Never married: 30.4%
  • Now married: 51.3%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 6.1%
  • Divorced: 11.1%

28.9% Foreign born (20.3% Asia, 4.4% Europe, 2.9% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: +191 (+1.2%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Albany:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Albany:

  • METROPOLITAN OAKLAND INTL (about 14 miles; OAKLAND, CA; Abbreviation: OAK)
  • BUCHANAN FIELD (about 19 miles; CONCORD, CA; Abbreviation: CCR)
  • SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL (about 20 miles; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Abbreviation: SFO)

Other public-use airports nearest to Albany:

  • HAYWARD EXECUTIVE (about 21 miles; HAYWARD, CA; Abbreviation: HWD)
  • NAPA COUNTY (about 22 miles; NAPA, CA; Abbreviation: APC)
  • GNOSS FIELD (about 25 miles; NOVATO, CA; Abbreviation: DVO)

Amtrak stations near Albany:

  • 2 miles: BERKELEY (3RD ST. & UNIVERSITY AVE.). Services: partially wheelchair accessible, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 4 miles: EMERYVILLE (5885 LANDREGAN ST.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 5 miles: RICHMOND (16TH ST. & MACDONALD AVE.). Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Albany:

  • UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-BERKELEY (about 4 miles; BERKELEY, CA; Full-time enrollment: 29,690)
  • LANEY COLLEGE (about 6 miles; OAKLAND, CA; Full-time enrollment: 5,549)
  • CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE (about 7 miles; SAN PABLO, CA; Full-time enrollment: 3,626)
  • COLLEGE OF ALAMEDA (about 9 miles; ALAMEDA, CA; Full-time enrollment: 2,450)
  • ACADEMY OF ART COLLEGE (about 10 miles; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Full-time enrollment: 4,548)
  • GOLDEN GATE UNIVERSITY-SAN FRANCISCO (about 10 miles; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Full-time enrollment: 3,092)
  • MERRITT COLLEGE (about 11 miles; OAKLAND, CA; Full-time enrollment: 2,646)

Schools

Public high schools in Albany:

  • ALBANY HIGH (Students: 1,075; Location: 603 KEY ROUTE BLVD.; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • MACGREGOR HIGH (CONT.) (Students: 42; Location: 603 SAN GABRIEL AVE.; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Albany:

  • ALBANY MIDDLE (Students: 890; Location: 1259 BRIGHTON AVE.; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • OCEAN VIEW ELEMENTARY (Students: 449; Location: 1000 JACKSON ST.; Grades: KG – 05)
  • MARIN ELEMENTARY (Students: 436; Location: 1001 SANTA FE AVE.; Grades: KG – 05)
  • CORNELL ELEMENTARY (Students: 422; Location: 920 TALBOT AVE.; Grades: KG – 05)

 

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