Albany County, New York

In four numbers

People

317,018

Median household income

$85,333

±2,280

Unemployed

5.0%

8,549 of 169,596 in the labour force

Homes with broadband

90.5%

121,914 of 134,703 households

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.

Who governs here

U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.

School districts based here

• ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

  School district16 schools

  ACADEMY PARK, Albany, NY, 12207

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• ALBANY LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

  Independent charter district1 schools

  19 HACKETT BLVD, Albany, NY, 12208

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• BERNE-KNOX-WESTERLO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

  School district2 schools

  1738 HELDERBERG TRAIL, Berne, NY, 12023

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• BETHLEHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

  School district7 schools

  700 DELAWARE AVE, Delmar, NY, 12054

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• BRIGHTER CHOICE CHARTER SCHOOL FOR BOYS

  Independent charter district1 schools

  116 N LAKE AVE, Albany, NY, 12206

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• BRIGHTER CHOICE CHARTER SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

  Independent charter district1 schools

  250 CENTRAL AVE, Albany, NY, 12206

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• COHOES CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

  School district5 schools

  21 PAGE AVE, Cohoes, NY, 12047

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• GREEN ISLAND UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

  School district1 schools

  171 HUDSON AVE, Green Island, NY, 12183

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• GREEN TECH HIGH CHARTER SCHOOL

  Independent charter district1 schools

  99 SLINGERLAND ST, Albany, NY, 12202

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• GUILDERLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

  School district7 schools

  8 SCHOOL RD, Guilderland Center, NY, 12085

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• HENRY JOHNSON CHARTER SCHOOL

  Independent charter district1 schools

  30 WATERVLIET AVE, Albany, NY, 12206

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• KIPP ALBANY COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL

  Independent charter district1 schools

  65 KRANK ST, Albany, NY, 12202

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• KIPP TECH VALLEY CHARTER SCHOOL

  Independent charter district1 schools

  321 NORTHERN BLVD, Albany, NY, 12210

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• MENANDS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

  School district1 schools

  19 WARDS LN, Menands, NY, 12204

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• NORTH COLONIE CSD

  School district8 schools

  91 FIDDLERS LN, Latham, NY, 12110

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

  School district4 schools

  15 MOUNTAIN RD, Ravena, NY, 12143

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• SOUTH COLONIE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

  School district8 schools

  102 LORALEE DR, Albany, NY, 12205

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• VOORHEESVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

  School district3 schools

  432 NEW SALEM RD, Voorheesville, NY, 12186

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

• WATERVLIET CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

  School district2 schools

  1245 HILLSIDE DR, Watervliet, NY, 12189

  Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.

Farmers markets

• First NY Federal Credit Union Farmers' Market

  2 Wall Street Albany, NY, 12205

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

• Hilltown Farmers' Market - Rensselaerville

  26 County Route 353 Rensselaerville, NY, 12147

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

• Hilltown Farmers' Market - Preston Hollow

  2958 Route 145 Preston Hollow, NY, 12469

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

• Farm to Preschool Market: Mercy Cares for Kids

  310 S Manning Blvd Albany, NY, 12206

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

• Delaware Community Farmers Market

  331 Delaware Avenue in Albany (behind the library) Albany, NY, 12209

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

• Central Avenue Farmers' Market

  339 Central Ave Albany, NY, 12206

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

• Neighborhood Farmers Market - Albany JCC

  340 Whitehall Road Albany, NY, 12208

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

• Capital District Farmers Market in Menands (Wholesale)

  381 Broadway Menands, NY, 12204

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

• Farmers Market in Menands

  381 Broadway Menands, NY, 12204

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

• Delmar Farmers' Market

  428 Kenwood Ave Delmar, NY, 12054

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

• First United Methodist Farmers Market

  428 Kenwood Avenue 428 Kenwood Avenue Delmar, NY, 12054

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

• Guilderland Farmers Market

  6147 state farm rd Guilderland, NY, 12084

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

• St. Vincent de Paul Church Farmers Market

  900 Madison Avenue Albany, NY, 12208

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

• Delaware Area Neighborhood Farmers' Market

  391 Delaware Ave., Albany, NY, 12209

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

• Empire State Plaza Summer Farmers Market

  279 Madison Ave, Albany, NY, 12242

  Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-27. USDA listing

• Voorheesville Farmers Market

  68 Maple Ave., Voorheesville, NY, 12186

  SNAP / EBT

  Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2021-01-25. USDA listing

USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.