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Albia, Iowa Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Albia is 3,800, with 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained steady, supported by its agricultural economy and small-town appeal.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1853
  • County: Monroe County
  • Land area: 3.2 square miles
  • Population density: 1,188 people per square mile
  • Area code: 641
  • Zip code: 52531

Geography and Location

Albia is located in southern Iowa, in Monroe County. The town is situated near U.S. Highway 34, providing access to larger towns and cities in the region. The surrounding area is primarily agricultural, with corn and soybean fields dominating the landscape. Albia’s historic downtown features several buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The town experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers.

Demographics

Median resident age: 39.4 years
Median household income: $31,728
Median house value: $54,500

Population by Race

Races in Albia:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.4%)
  • Hispanic (0.8%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)
  • American Indian (0.5%)

Ancestries: Irish (19.8%), German (19.5%), English (13.7%), United States (7.0%), Dutch (6.2%), Swedish (5.2%).

Land area: 3.1 square miles

Map of Albia, IA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Albia

  • High school or higher: 81.6%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 12.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.2%
  • Unemployed: 5.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 19.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Albia city

  • Never married: 19.5%
  • Now married: 53.6%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 12.8%
  • Divorced: 12.8%

0.7% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -361 (-8.9%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Albia:

  • MONROE COUNTY HOSPITAL (6580 165TH STREET)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Albia:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Albia:

  • OTTUMWA INDUSTRIAL (about 27 miles; OTTUMWA, IA; Abbreviation: OTM)
  • KIRKSVILLE REGIONAL (about 68 miles; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Abbreviation: IRK)
  • DES MOINES INTL (about 69 miles; DES MOINES, IA; Abbreviation: DSM)

Other public-use airports nearest to Albia:

  • ALBIA MUNI (about 5 miles; ALBIA, IA; Abbreviation: 4C8)
  • CENTERVILLE MUNI (about 25 miles; CENTERVILLE, IA; Abbreviation: TVK)
  • OSKALOOSA MUNI (about 26 miles; OSKALOOSA, IA; Abbreviation: OOA)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Albia:

  • INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 27 miles; OTTUMWA, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,744)
  • TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 60 miles; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,922)
  • DRAKE UNIVERSITY (about 73 miles; DES MOINES, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,227)
  • DES MOINES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 74 miles; ANKENY, IA; Full-time enrollment: 6,959)
  • IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 84 miles; AMES, IA; Full-time enrollment: 24,473)
  • GRACELAND UNIVERSITY-LAMONI (about 84 miles; LAMONI, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,026)
  • UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (about 98 miles; IOWA CITY, IA; Full-time enrollment: 24,766)

Schools

Public high school in Albia:

  • ALBIA HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 593; Location: 503 B AVE EAST; Grades: 07 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Albia:

  • LINCOLN CENTER (Students: 362; Location: 222 N 3RD; Grades: 03 – 06)
  • GRANT CENTER (Students: 184; Location: 520 SOUTH CLINTON STREET; Grades: 01 – 02)
  • KENDALL CENTER (Students: 98; Location: 701 WASHINGTON AVE E; Grades: PK – KG)

Libraries

Library in Albia:

  • CARNEGIE-EVANS PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $77,503; Location: 203 BENTON AVE. E.; 40,713 books; 1,461 audio materials; 1,679 video materials; 66 serial subscriptions)

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