Albany County, New York Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Albany County, New York
Albany County, New York Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
317,018
Median Age
38.4
Male Median
37.5
Female Median
39.2
Albany County, New York Population Growth

Albany County, New York Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +4.3%%.
+4.3%% Growth
Albany County, New York Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Albany County, New York Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.4 | 317,018 |
| 2023 | 38.3 | 315,374 |
| 2022 | 38.1 | 315,041 |
| 2021 | 38.0 | 314,679 |
| 2020 | 37.9 | 306,165 |
| 2019 | 37.8 | 306,968 |
| 2018 | 37.9 | 307,426 |
| 2017 | 37.8 | 308,580 |
| 2016 | 37.8 | 307,891 |
| 2015 | 37.9 | 307,463 |
| 2014 | 37.9 | 306,124 |
| 2013 | 38.0 | 305,279 |
| 2012 | 38.2 | 304,511 |
| 2011 | 38.1 | 303,957 |
| 2010 | 38.1 | 304,032 |
Albany County, New York Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.6% |
| 5–17 | 13.4% |
| 18–24 | 14.4% |
| 25–34 | 13.3% |
| 35–54 | 23.4% |
| 55–64 | 12.7% |
| 65+ | 18.2% |
Dependency Ratios for Albany County, New York
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 56.7
- Youth Dependency:
- 28.3
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 28.5
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Albany County, New York
The median age in Albany County, New York is 38.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Albany County, New York is 317,018.
In Albany County, New York, seniors (ages 65+) make up 18.2% of the population, while children under 18 represent 13.4%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Albany County, New York has remained stable.