Albany, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Albany, Wisconsin
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Downtown: North Water Street
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| Nickname(s):
Pearl of the Sugar River
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Location of Albany in Green County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Green |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.29 sq mi (3.35 km2) |
| • Land | 1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,096 |
| • Density | 781.89/sq mi (301.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-00750 |
| Website | Village of Albany |
Albany is a small village located in Green County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's sometimes called the "Pearl of the Sugar River." In 2020, about 1,096 people lived here. The village is part of the larger Town of Albany.
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Geography of Albany
Albany is a pretty village with a total area of about 1.31 square miles (3.39 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 1.28 square miles (3.32 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 267 | — | |
| 1890 | 698 | 161.4% | |
| 1900 | 797 | 14.2% | |
| 1910 | 669 | −16.1% | |
| 1920 | 741 | 10.8% | |
| 1930 | 728 | −1.8% | |
| 1940 | 741 | 1.8% | |
| 1950 | 839 | 13.2% | |
| 1960 | 892 | 6.3% | |
| 1970 | 875 | −1.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,051 | 20.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,140 | 8.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,191 | 4.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,018 | −14.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,096 | 7.7% | |
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The number of people living in Albany has changed over the years. In 1880, there were only 267 residents. The population grew quite a bit by 1900, reaching 797 people. After some ups and downs, it reached 1,191 in 2000. By 2020, the population was 1,096.
Who Lives in Albany?
In 2010, there were 1,018 people living in Albany. These people made up 434 households. Most residents, about 96.5%, were White. There were also smaller groups of African American, Asian, and other races. About 2.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
- Families: About 31.3% of households had children under 18. Many households, 46.3%, were married couples living together.
- Age: The average age in the village was 39.8 years old. About 22.6% of residents were under 18, and 11.9% were 65 or older.
- Gender: The population was almost evenly split, with 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
Famous People from Albany
- John Litel: He was a well-known American actor. He appeared in many movies and TV shows during his career.
See also
In Spanish: Albany (Wisconsin) para niños
