Albany Population 2026

Albany has a population of 52,175, making it the #828 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Oregon. It is about 169× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Albany (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

52,175

Rank in United States

#828

Coordinates

44.64°N, 123.11°W

~65 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles

Distance to capital (Washington)

3,822 km

2,373 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Oregon

City	Population	Rank in United States
Portland	652,503	#25
Eugene	176,654	#147
Salem	175,535	#150
Gresham	110,553	#276
Hillsboro	102,347	#315
Beaverton	96,577	#341
Bend	87,014	#406
Medford	79,805	#461

Cities near Albany

Corvallis55,780 people · ~15 km away
Lebanon16,324 people · ~19 km away
Four Corners15,947 people · ~34 km away
Salem175,535 people · ~35 km away
Dallas15,277 people · ~36 km away
Keizer37,895 people · ~40 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Albany?

Albany has a population of 52,175 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #828 biggest city in United States.

What state is Albany in?

Albany is located in Oregon, United States.

Is Albany the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,822 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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