Albany Dougherty County, Georgia
Albany: County seat of Dougherty County, Georgia, United States
About
Albany is a city located in the county of Dougherty in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 77,434 and a population density of 536 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 70,839 inhabitants.
The city was created 186 years ago in 1835.
Albany Quick Facts
| Population : | 70,839 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Georgia (United States) |
| County : | Dougherty County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 229 |
| Area : | 144.59 km2 |
| Altitude : | 203 feet / 62 meters |
| Capital city : | Albany is capital of Dougherty County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1836 (186 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 19:56:46 (23rd May 2022) |
| Postal code : | 31701 |
| Density : | 490 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.31% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Albany is located at 31°34'43"N 84°9'21"W (31.5785100, -84.1557400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Albany
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Albany decreased by 9.31% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 77,434 | - | census |
| 2011 | 77,893 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 77,537 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 76,416 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 75,940 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 74,891 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 73,957 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 73,252 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 73,219 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 72,130 | -1.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 70,839 | -1.82% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Albany
1 Chehaw Park
105 Chehaw Park Rd, Albany, GA 31701, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Flint RiverQuarium
117 Pine Ave, Albany, GA 31701, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Turtle Grove Park
112 N Front St, Albany, GA 31701, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 All American Fun Park
2608 N Slappey Blvd, Albany, GA 31701, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Chehaw Park & Zoo
105 Chehaw Park Rd, Albany, GA 31701, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Albany
1 Government Center
222 Pine Ave, Albany, GA 31701 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Albany (104)
People born in Albany, including academic Jeanne L. Noble, trumpeter, big band leader Harry James, actress Jo Marie Payton, .
List
- Phillip Phillips (singer from the United States) he was born in 20/09/1990
- Alice Coachman (American athlete) she was born in 09/11/1923
- Amelia Marshall (American actress) she was born in 02/04/1958
- Ray Charles (American recording artist; musician, singer, songwriter) he was born in 23/09/1932
- Paul Preuss (American writer of science fiction) he was born in 07/03/1942
- Deion Branch (American football player) he was born in 18/07/1979
- Bobby Rush (American politician) he was born in 23/11/1946
- Russell Malone (jazz guitarist)
- Gerald Brom (American artist) he was born in 09/03/1965
- Alexander Johnson (American basketball player) he was born in 08/02/1983
- Thomas J. Hennen (American astronaut) he was born in 17/08/1952
- Iris Smith (American amateur wrestler) she was born in 15/10/1979
- Diamond Foxxx (American movie actress) she was born in 05/01/1973
- Wallingford Riegger (American music composer) he was born in 29/04/1885
- Robert Wyche Davis (American politician) he was born in 15/03/1849
- William Levi Dawson (American politician) he was born in 26/04/1886
- Chann McRae (American racing cyclist) he was born in 11/10/1971
- Demetric Bennett (American basketball player) he was born in 25/06/1985
Schools in Albany
College & universities near Albany, GA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138716 | Albany State University | Albany (GA) | 31705 |
| 138682 | Albany Technical College | Albany (GA) | 31701 |
| 139764 | Georgia Southwestern State University | Americus (GA) | 31709-4693 |
Post offices near Albany
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Post Office | Albany (GA) | 31701 |
| Albany Post Office | Albany (GA) | 31701 |
| Mock Road Post Office | Albany (GA) | 31705 |
| Lafayette Plaza Post Office | Albany (GA) | 31707 |
| Putney Post Office | Putney (GA) | 31782 |
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- Albany , Minnesota city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 1,052 people.
- Albany , Pennsylvania unincorporated community in Berks County, Pennsylvania with a population of 909 people.
- Albany , Vermont town in Vermont with a population of 904 people.
- Albany , Ohio village in Athens County, Ohio, United States with a population of 892 people.
- Albany , Illinois village in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States with a population of 856 people.
- Albany , Wisconsin village in Green County, Wisconsin with a population of 783 people.
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Other cities in Dougherty County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Dougherty County , GA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Putney | 2,898 | Census-designated place in Dougherty County, Georgia |
Distance to Other Cities
Albany distances to largest Georgia cities
