Albany, California

Albany: city in Alameda County, California, United States

About

Albany is a city located in the county of Alameda in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 18,539. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 20,031 inhabitants.

The city was created 117 years ago in 1908.

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Location of Albany on California map.

Quick Facts about Albany

Population 20,031 (2020)
Country United States of America
State California (United States)
County Alameda County
Postal code 94706, 94707, 94710
Phone Area Codes 510
Water as percent of area 67.28%
Land as percent of area 32.72%
Latitude & Longitude 37.8869,-122.2978
Altitude 141 feet / 43 meters
Establishment September 22, 1908 (117 years ago)
Time Zone UTC−08:00
Local time 14:57:32 (22nd April 2026)
Population growth 7.45% (2010-2020)
Weather 43℉ Chance Light Rain 7-days weather
Albany Hill from Albany Bulb image
Albany Hill from Albany Bulb image

Geography

Albany is located at 37°53'13"N 122°17'52"W (37.8868700, -122.2977500). It has 2 neighbors: El Cerrito and Berkeley.

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Weather

43°F
Chance Light Rain
1 to 6 mph S Tuesday Night

A chance of rain before 10pm, then patchy fog between midnight and 1am, then a chance of rain and patchy fog between 1am and 3am, then areas of fog an...

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Official website of Albany

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Demographics

The population of Albany increased by 7.45% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
1910 808 - census
1920 2,462 67.18% census
1930 8,569 71.27% census
1940 11,493 25.44% census
1950 17,590 34.66% census
1960 14,804 -18.82% census
1970 15,561 4.86% census
1980 15,130 -2.85% census
1990 16,327 7.33% census
2000 16,444 0.71% census
2010 18,539 11.3% census
2011 18,720 0.97% estimation process
2012 18,957 1.25% estimation process
2013 19,187 1.2% estimation process
2014 19,434 1.27% estimation process
2015 19,662 1.16% estimation process
2016 19,713 0.26% estimation process
2017 20,076 1.81% estimation process
2018 19,885 -0.96% estimation process
2019 19,696 -0.96% estimation process
2020 20,031 1.67% estimation process
Albany zip code is 94706. County name: Alameda, County fips: 06001
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Services and Civic Places in Albany

1City of Albany

Rating: 3.5 (2)

1000 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706, United States View details

Phone: +15105285710 | Website available

2Albany Finance Department

1000 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706, United States View details

Phone: +15105285730 | Website available

3USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service

800 Buchanan St, Albany, CA 94710, United States View details

Phone: +15103375000 | Website available

4Agricultural Research Services

800 Buchanan St, Albany, CA 94710, United States View details

Phone: +15105596082 | Website available

People born in Albany (9)

People born in Albany, including sculptor Walter De Maria, poker player T. J. Cloutier, musician Matt Freeman, .

More notable people

  • Angel Tompkins (American actress) she was born in 20/12/1942
  • John Flavin (American baseball player) he was born in 07/05/1942
  • Paul Whaley (American drummer) he was born in 01/01/1947
  • Rich Robertson (American baseball player (1944-)) he was born in 14/10/1944
  • Ron Barnes (American baseball umpire) he was born in 27/12/1958
  • Lil Debbie (American rapper, entertainer, designer) she was born in 02/02/1990

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Albany, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
112127 Church Divinity School of the Pacific Berkeley (CA) 94709-1211

Nearby Transit Stations (47)

Rail and bus stations connected to Albany, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
BKY Berkeley station University Ave. and Third St. RAIL
EMY Emeryville station 5885 Horton Street RAIL
RIC Richmond station 1700 Nevin Avenue RAIL
OKJ Oakland – Jack London Square station 245 Second Street RAIL
SFW San Francisco (Wharf), California Beach St. & The Embarcadero BUS

Closest post offices linked to Albany.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Albany Post Office Albany (CA) 94706

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  • Albany, Georgia The capital of Georgia. with a population of 70,839 people.
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  • Albany, Indiana town in Delaware and Randolph counties in the U. with a population of 2,136 people.
  • Albany, Kentucky city in Clinton County, Kentucky, United States with a population of 1,979 people.
  • Albany, Texas city in Shackelford County, Texas, United States with a population of 1,958 people.
  • Albany, Missouri city in Missouri with a population of 1,650 people.
  • Albany, Louisiana human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America with a population of 1,170 people.
  • 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.
  • Albany, New Hampshire town in New Hampshire with a population of 749 people.

Other cities in Alameda County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Alameda County , CA. (more)

City Name Population Title
Oakland 424,891 The third most populous city in California, Oakland is a major center for business, manufacturing, and culture.
Fremont 234,569 The fifth most populous city in California.
Hayward 157,966 The seventh most populous city in Alameda County, California.
Berkeley 122,726 The fourth most populous city in Alameda County, California.
Livermore 91,617 A city in Alameda County, California.
San Leandro 89,161 A city in Alameda County, California.
Pleasanton 80,247 A city in Alameda County, California.
Alameda 78,841 A city in Alameda County, California.
Union City 74,107 A city in Placer County, California.
Dublin 66,936 The most populous city in Alameda County, California.
Castro Valley 61,388 A city in Alameda County, California.
Newark 49,699 A city in Alameda County, California.
Ashland 21,925 City in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States
Cherryland 14,728 Census designated place
Emeryville 11,875 City in the United States state of California
Piedmont 11,335 City in California

Distance to Other Cities

Albany distances to largest California cities