Albany

City in Stearns County, Minnesota

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Albany is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, with 2,780 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,204 ft (367 m) above sea level. The nearest town is St. Anthony, 4.9 miles NW.

About Albany

Albany ( AWL-bə-nee) is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,780 at the 2020 census. It is part of the St. Cloud metropolitan area.

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Median household income
$69,167
Median home value
$238,500
Median rent
$642/mo
Median age
34
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Albany, MN population

Albany had 2,780 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,780
Density1,278 per sq mi (493 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Albany at a glance

StateMinnesota (MN)
CountyStearns County
TypeCity
Population2,780 (2020)
Land area2.18 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Water area0.11 sq mi (0.29 km²)
Elevation1,204 ft (367 m)
Coordinates45.6267° N, 94.5632° W
ZIP code56307
Official websiteci.albany.mn.us
Census code (GEOID)2700622

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Albany

What county is Albany in?

Albany is in Stearns County, Minnesota.

What is the population of Albany, MN?

2,780 people lived in Albany at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Albany, MN?

The ZIP code of Albany is 56307.

What is the elevation of Albany?

1,204 feet (367 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Albany?

St. Anthony (4.9 mi), Avon (5.8 mi), Freeport (6.2 mi), Holdingford (8.4 mi), St. John's University (8.9 mi).

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