Albany County, New York

County seat: Albany · Population 321,225 (2025) · 523 sq mi

Albany County is the 14th most populous of New York's 62 counties, with 321,225 people (2025 estimate). Its county seat is Albany, which is also the state capital. The map shows its 9 cities and towns and the 6 neighboring counties.

Map of Albany County, New York with cities, towns and the county boundary
Albany County, New York with its cities and towns, unincorporated communities (CDPs) and neighboring counties. Boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, 2025. Free to use with attribution (CC BY 4.0).
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Albany County facts

County seat
Albany
Population (2025 estimate)
321,225 +2% since 2020
Land area
523 sq mi 40th largest of 62
Water area
10 sq mi
Population density
614 per sq mi
Established
1683
Named after
James II of England King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1685 to 1688 (1633–1701)
Largest city
Albany 101,698
Median household income
$85,333
Cities and towns
9 plus 6 CDPs
ZIP codes
47
Time zone
Eastern
FIPS code
36001

Cities and towns in Albany County

Albany County has 9 incorporated cities, towns and villages. Populations count the people living inside Albany County; cities that cross a county line also list the other counties.

NameTypePopulation 2025Also in
Albany (county seat)City101,698
CohoesCity18,518
WatervlietCity10,242
ColonieVillage7,679
MenandsVillage4,615
RavenaVillage3,253
Green IslandVillage2,966
VoorheesvilleVillage2,846
AltamontVillage1,648

Unincorporated communities (CDPs)

Census-designated places are communities without their own city government; the county provides their services.

CommunityPopulationAlso in
Latham13,802
Roessleville10,968
Loudonville10,527
Westmere8,334
Siena College2,500
Preston-Potter Hollow400

ZIP codes in Albany County

47 ZIP codes reach into Albany County. ZIP codes ignore county lines, so some also cover a neighboring county.

Population of Albany County, 2020–2025

Albany County grew by 6,385 people (+2%) between April 2020 and July 2025: 1,818 more deaths than births and a net gain of 8,278 people from migration.

Year (July 1)Population
2020314,293
2021316,195
2022315,764
2023317,590
2024319,702
2025321,225

Neighboring counties

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