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A town of 1,244, settled in 1908.
Albany’s best subject grades are an A+ for cost of living and an A for schools; its weakest is a D− for hazard risk. On cost of living, just 20 of Louisiana’s 253 towns do better. Albany has 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them St. Margaret Catholic Church and Hungarian Settlement School. Albany has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
Where Albany beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Lower Elementary School | PK–2 | 518 |
| Albany Upper Elementary School | 3–4 | 320 |
| Albany Middle School | 5–8 | 603 |
1,088 counted in 2010 and 1,235 in 2020; an estimated 1,244 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Louisiana), ordered by how far Albany is from typical.
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The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 1935.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Albany, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Albany.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 94% of U.S. communities. Since 2003, 39 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Albany.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Its public schools are run by the Livingston Parish school district. Three of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Albany High School, with 534 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 | 603 | A |
| Albany High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 534 | B |
| Albany Upper Elementary SchoolTop results in townGrades 3–4 | Grades 3–4 | 320 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within LA on state tests and graduation
Albany beats the Louisiana average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 30% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Albany, against 27% in Louisiana’s towns and 23% across U.S. towns. 19% of adults binge drink in Albany.
| Albany | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 27% | 23% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 16% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 26% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 44% | 35% |
| What stands out | Albany | LA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 8.7% | 12.4% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 8.5% | 11.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Adults 35 to 64 are 26% of residents (37% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 30% of residents (22% statewide). Albany’s median age is 31.1 years, below both Louisiana’s towns (37.8 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). 23% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 27% across Louisiana.
| Albany | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.1 years | 37.8 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 23% | 20% | 29% |
61% women, 39% men
About 64 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±8.3 points). Across Louisiana, 51.1% of residents are women.
| Albany | LA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 21.9% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 2.9% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 10% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 20.1% | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.4% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10% | 11.5% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 6.8% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.5% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.5% | 6.5% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.3% | 12.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 37.3% | 32.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 24.8% | 20.4% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.5% | 7.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.3% | 17% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 4.8% | 10.1% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,200, single groups can be off by several points
Albany has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Albany is 92°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents leave Albany for work: only 3% work in town. 6.8% of Albany residents live below the poverty line. Since 2013, Albany has added 216 jobs, to 406 in 2023.
| Albany | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 6.8% | 20% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $47,000 | $56,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.9% | 9.8% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The typical Albany home is worth about $225,000, up 2.3% in a year, 5% above the Louisiana typical home. Albany’s median rent is $705 a month.
| Albany | Louisiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 57% | 68% | 73% |
| Median rent | $705 a month | $990 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
1 within 15 miles of the center of Albany
About 6 of every 100 Albany residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Louisiana.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
2 places in Albany on the National Register of Historic Places.
Town in Louisiana
Albany is a town in eastern Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 1,088 at the 2010 census and 1,235 in 2020. It is part of the Baton Rouge metropolitan statistical area. District 95 State Representative Sherman Q. Mack, an attorney, resides in Albany.
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Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A+.
