Albany
City in Dougherty County, Georgia
Albany is a city in Dougherty County, Georgia, with 69,647 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 203 ft (62 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Putney, 8.3 miles SE.
- 69,647residents (2020 Census)
- 203 ftelevation · 62 m
- 55.1 sq miland area · 142.6 km²
- 1,265 / sq mipopulation density
- 31701main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Albany
Albany ( awl-BIN-ee) is a city in the U.S. state of Georgia. Located on the Flint River, it is the county seat of Dougherty County, and is the sole incorporated city in that county. Located in Southwest Georgia, it is the principal city of the Albany metropolitan area. The city's population was 68,089 in 2020.
It became prominent in the nineteenth century as a shipping and market center, first served by riverboats. Scheduled steamboats connected Albany with the busy port of Apalachicola, Florida. They were replaced by railroads. Seven lines met in Albany, and it was a center of trade in the Southeast.
Albany is part of the Black Belt, a geological formation of soil conducive to cotton growth. An extensive area in the Southern geographical area of the United States. From the mid-20th century, it received military investment during World War II and after that helped develop the region. Albany and this area were prominent during the civil rights era, particularly during the early 1960s as activists worked to regain voting and other civil rights. Railroad restructuring and reduction in the military caused job losses, but the city has developed new businesses. The historically black Albany State University enrolls more than 6,500 students annually.
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Living in Albany
- Median household income
- $47,240
- Median home value
- $124,300
- Median rent
- $931/mo
- Median age
- 34.9
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Albany had 69,647 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 69,647 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,265 per sq mi (488 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Albany at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Dougherty County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 69,647 (2020) |
| Land area | 55.06 sq mi (142.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.76 sq mi (1.98 km²) |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.5781° N, 84.1762° W |
| ZIP codes | 31701, 31707 |
| Official website | albanyga.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1301052 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Albany
- Putney8.3 mi SE
- Leesburg10.6 mi N
- Baconton13.7 mi S
- Sasser14.1 mi NW
- Sylvester20.4 mi E
- Newton20.5 mi SW
- Dawson20.6 mi NW
- Bronwood20.6 mi NW
- Leary20.8 mi W
- Smithville22.8 mi N
- Warwick23.0 mi NE
- Poulan23.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Albany
What county is Albany in?
Albany is in Dougherty County, Georgia.
What is the population of Albany, GA?
69,647 people lived in Albany at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Albany, GA?
The main ZIP code is 31701. Other ZIP codes: 31707.
What is the elevation of Albany?
203 feet (62 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Albany?
Putney (8.3 mi), Leesburg (10.6 mi), Baconton (13.7 mi), Sasser (14.1 mi), Sylvester (20.4 mi).
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