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A town of 123, settled in 1887.
Albert’s median age is 58 years, above both Kansas’ towns (38.1 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Among 152 Kansas towns, just 2 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Albert. Albert has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 183 in 1930, a peak of 236 in 1980, 132 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 1850 and 2 maps from 1955 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Albert, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Albert.
94% of households own their home in Albert, where Kansas’ towns sit at 72% and U.S. towns at 73%. Typical home values rose 6.9% in the year to September 2026.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Albert has chilly winters and hot summers. Albert’s July high is 92°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents leave Albert for work: only 0% work in town. Jobs based in Albert grew to 46 in 2023, 39 more than in 2013. The median household income in Albert is $59,000.
| Albert | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 20 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
14% of Albert adults binge drink. Albert beats the Kansas average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 33% of Albert adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Albert | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 34% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 31% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| What stands out | Albert | KS |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 69.4% | 63.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82% | 77.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.3% | 6.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 51% of U.S. communities. Since 1993, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Albert.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of Albert; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Albert residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
City in Barton County, Kansas
Albert is a city in Barton County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 132.
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Albert has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.