Demographics & People — Albany, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,800 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,900 |
| Median Age | 34.0 |
| Total Households | 1,149 |
| Family Households | 689 |
| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0695 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,595 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Asian | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 1,709 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 508 |
| Norwegian | 272 |
| Irish | 214 |
| Polish | 204 |
| Other groups | 185 |
| Dutch | 116 |
| English | 108 |
| French (except Basque) | 82 |
| American | 65 |
Language
| English Only | 2,493 |
| Spanish | 43 |
| Population 5+ | 2,625 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 147 |
| Population 18+ | 2,025 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.2 minutes |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Albany, Minnesota.