Albany, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Albany, Indiana
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Location of Albany in Delaware County and Randolph County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| Counties | Delaware, Randolph |
| Townships | Niles, Delaware, Green |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.99 sq mi (5.15 km2) |
| • Land | 1.98 sq mi (5.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,295 |
| • Density | 1,158.51/sq mi (447.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
47320
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| Area code | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-00802 |
| GNIS ID | 2397422 |
| Website | https://albanyin.com/ |
Albany is a small town located in the state of Indiana, United States. It sits along the Mississinewa River. Albany is part of both Delaware and Randolph counties. In 2020, about 2,295 people lived there. It is also part of the larger Muncie, IN area.
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History of Albany
Albany was started in 1833. It is thought that the town was named after Albany, New York.
Where is Albany Located?
Albany covers a total area of about 1.76 square miles (4.56 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.75 square miles (4.53 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Albany?
The number of people living in Albany has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 249 | — | |
| 1890 | 571 | 129.3% | |
| 1900 | 2,116 | 270.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,289 | −39.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,333 | 3.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,413 | 6.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,623 | 14.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,846 | 13.7% | |
| 1960 | 2,132 | 15.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,293 | 7.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,625 | 14.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,357 | −10.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,368 | 0.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,165 | −8.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,295 | 6.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 2,286 | 5.6% | |
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Albany's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 2,295 people living in Albany. Most of the people were White (93.9%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Asian, and Native American people. About 3.8% of residents identified with two or more races. About 1.7% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
The average age in Albany was about 48.1 years old.
- About 14.9% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 27.6% of the people were 65 years old or older.
- The main language spoken at home was English.
The average income for families in Albany was $48,483. About 6.7% of the people in Albany were experiencing financial hardship. This included about 9.1% of those under 18 years old.
Famous People from Albany
Albany has been home to some interesting people:
- Jim Davis is the famous cartoonist who created Garfield. He and his company, Paws, Inc., are based near Albany.
- James Grover McDonald (1886–1964) was an important American diplomat. He worked for the League of Nations and was the first U.S. Ambassador to Israel. Albany was his hometown.
- Bernard Kilgore (1908–1967) was a very important person in journalism. He was the Managing Editor and later President of Dow Jones & Company, which publishes The Wall Street Journal. He helped turn the newspaper into a major international publication.
See also
In Spanish: Albany (Indiana) para niños
