Albany Population 2026
Albany has a population of 101,228, making it the #318 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in New York. It is about 87× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
101,228
Rank in United States
#318
Coordinates
42.65°N, 73.76°W
~45 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
501 km
311 miles, straight line
Other big cities in New York
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 8,804,190 | #1 |
| Buffalo | 258,071 | #82 |
| Rochester | 209,802 | #112 |
| Yonkers | 201,116 | #122 |
| Syracuse | 144,142 | #193 |
| Amherst | 122,366 | #235 |
| West Albany | 93,794 | #358 |
| Greenburgh | 86,764 | #409 |
Cities near Albany
- West Albany93,794 people · ~4 km away
- Troy49,906 people · ~10 km away
- Latham20,736 people · ~11 km away
- Cohoes16,538 people · ~14 km away
- Rotterdam20,652 people · ~23 km away
- Schenectady65,305 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Albany?
Albany has a population of 101,228 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #318 biggest city in United States.
What state is Albany in?
Albany is located in New York, United States.
Is Albany the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 501 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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