Albany

Dougherty County, Georgia

Population 83K |Median income $49,044 |1 hospital

Population

83,091

Dougherty County

Median Income

$49,044

-28% vs avg

Median Home Value

$134,400

-41% vs avg

Median Age

36.6

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

83K-12%

Median Income

$49,044+55%

Median Home Value

$134,400+32%

Poverty Rate

25%-20%

Unemployment

10.1%-40%

Economics

Median Rent

$935/mo

Poverty Rate

25% +76% vs avg

Unemployment 10.1%

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.8%

Work From Home 9.1%

Public Transit 0.7%

Population

African American 70.5%

White 23.2%

Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%

Asian 0.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure

47.1%

Short Sleep Duration

46.3%

Obesity

41.9%

Physical Inactivity

34.1%

Frequent Mental Distress

19.2%

Diabetes

19%

Current Smoking

17.7%

Frequent Physical Distress

16.7%

Lack of Health Insurance

15.5%

Current Asthma

11.9%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 82%

Dental Visit 50.7%

Other Measures

Binge Drinking

11.1%

Coronary Heart Disease

7.8%

Stroke

5.5%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

2/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

ALBANY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Albany Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale Counties Through 10:00 AM

NOAA · 34m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 34m ago

Bushfire Alerts

Hazard Reduction Burn Underway in Wedding Bells State Forest Near Woolgoolga

NSW RFS · 1h ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeast Alabama, Florida Panhandle, and Southwest Georgia

NOAA · 1h ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 7h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Albany, GA? ▼

Albany, GA has a population of 83,091 people, located in Dougherty County, Georgia.

What is the median household income in Albany? ▼

The median household income in Albany, GA is $49,044 per year. The poverty rate is 25%.

What is the median home value in Albany? ▼

The median home value in Albany, GA is $134,400. Median rent is $935/month.

What are the top health concerns in Albany? ▼

The top health indicators in Albany include High Blood Pressure (47.1%), Short Sleep Duration (46.3%), Obesity (41.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Albany? ▼

Albany has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Albany? ▼

The median age in Albany, GA is 36.6 years. 22.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Albany, GA is located in Dougherty County, Georgia. With a population of 83K and a median household income of $49,044, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Albany area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Dougherty County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.