Albany, Minnesota is a small town with a population of 2,769 and a population density of 1,282 people per square mile. Located about 25 miles northwest of St. Cloud, Albany offers residents and visitors alike opportunities for year-round outdoor activities. In the summer months, outdoor activities include swimming at the local beach, hiking at Lake Maria State Park and nearby Quarry Park & Nature Preserve. Winter activities include snowmobiling, ice skating and cross-country skiing. Local businesses in Albany include the Albany Area Historical Society Museum, Country Lane Greenhouse & Floral Shop and Storey's Bar & Grill. The annual Albany Krazy Days event provides fun for all ages with live music, carnival rides, food vendors and children's activities. There are also sports teams in the area such as the Albany Huskies football team which participates in 8-man football competitions.
The population in Albany is 2,769. There are 1,272 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Albany is 34.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Albany is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Albany
- 56.9% are married
- 13.9% are divorced
- 36.3% are married with children
- 11.4% have children, but are single
Race in Albany
- 92.9% are White
- 3.4% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander