Albany, Missouri Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools
The current estimated population of Albany, Missouri is 1,634, with 47.9% male and 52.1% female. Albany has experienced steady population trends, serving as a local hub for the surrounding rural areas in northwestern Missouri.
City Facts
- Year founded: 1845
- County: Gentry
- Land area: 2.1 square miles
- Population density: Approximately 778 people per square mile
- Area code: 660
- Zip code: 64402
Geography and Location
Albany, Missouri is located in Gentry County, in northwestern Missouri, about 90 miles northeast of Kansas City. The town is situated in a rural area known for its agricultural activity, particularly the production of corn, soybeans, and livestock. Albany serves as the county seat of Gentry County and provides essential services, schools, and businesses to the surrounding farming communities. The town’s location along U.S. Route 136 makes it a convenient stop for travelers and a central point for local commerce. The region’s rolling hills and open farmland offer a scenic, rural environment, with a strong sense of community and small-town charm.
Demographics
Median resident age: 43.7 years
Median household income: $25,912
Median house value: $57,000
Population by Race
Races in Albany:
- White Non-Hispanic (98.8%)
- Two or more races (0.5%)
Ancestries: United States (21.2%), German (19.1%), English (11.0%), Irish (9.1%), French (2.6%), Scotch-Irish (2.3%).
Land area: 2.5 square miles
Population by Education
For population 25 years and over in Albany
- High school or higher: 79.1%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 20.4%
- Graduate or professional degree: 6.7%
- Unemployed: 6.6%
- Mean travel time to work: 16.1 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Albany city
- Never married: 17.4%
- Now married: 59.4%
- Separated: 0.5%
- Widowed: 14.4%
- Divorced: 8.3%
0.7% Foreign born
Population change in the 1990s: -33 (-1.7%).
Hospitals
Hospital/medical center in Albany:
- GENTRY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (COLLEGE & CLARK STS)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Albany:
- HARRISON COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; BETHANY, MO)
- RINGGOLD COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 32 miles; MOUNT AYR, IA)
- CAMERON REGIONAL MEDICAL (about 36 miles; CAMERON, MO)
Airports
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Albany:
- ROSECRANS MEMORIAL (about 52 miles; ST JOSEPH, MO; Abbreviation: STJ)
- KANSAS CITY INTL (about 72 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Abbreviation: MCI)
- CHARLES B. WHEELER DOWNTOWN (about 80 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Abbreviation: MKC)
Other public-use airports nearest to Albany:
- ALBANY MUNICIPAL (about 1 miles; ALBANY, MO; Abbreviation: K19)
- BETHANY MEMORIAL (about 23 miles; BETHANY, MO; Abbreviation: 75K)
- JUDGE LEWIS FLD MT AYR MUNI (about 33 miles; MOUNT AYR, IA; Abbreviation: 1Y3)
Colleges and Universities
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Albany:
- GRACELAND UNIVERSITY-LAMONI (about 38 miles; LAMONI, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,026)
- NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 39 miles; MARYVILLE, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,620)
- MISSOURI WESTERN STATE COLLEGE (about 48 miles; ST JOSEPH, MO; Full-time enrollment: 4,329)
- METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 68 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,998)
- PARK UNIVERSITY (about 76 miles; PARKVILLE, MO; Full-time enrollment: 4,180)
- KANSAS CITY KANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 84 miles; KANSAS CITY, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,837)
- METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGES (about 84 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,259)
Schools
Public high school in Albany:
- ALBANY HIGH (Students: 152; Location: 101 W JEFFERSON ST; Grades: 09 – 12)
Public primary/middle schools in Albany:
- VIRGINIA E. GEORGE ELEM. (Students: 205; Location: 202 S EAST ST; Grades: KG – 05)
- ALBANY MIDDLE (Students: 141; Location: 101 W JEFFERSON ST; Grades: 06 – 08)
Libraries
Library in Albany:
- ALBANY CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $72,103; Location: 101 WEST CLAY; 13,430 books; 128 audio materials; 705 video materials; 47 serial subscriptions)