Albany County, NY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$83,149
Per Capita Income
$46,231
Poverty Rate
12.9%
SNAP Recipients
11.3%
Gini Index
0.453
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K15.2%
$25K–$50K14.7%
$50K–$75K16.0%
$75K–$100K12.8%
$100K–$150K19.0%
$150K–$200K10.3%
$200K+12.1%
The median household income in Albany County, NY is $83,149 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $46,231. 12.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 11.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.453 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).