Albany County
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- Population
- 317,018
- Area
- 522.89 sq mi (1,354.27 km²), 10.41 sq mi water
- Median age
- 38.4
- Households
- 134,703
- Persons per household
- 2.2
- Median household income
- $85,333
- Median house value
- $294,600
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Albany County, located in eastern New York state, is steeped in history and serves as the political center of the state. The county seat, Albany, is also the capital of New York. Encompassing roughly 533 square miles, the county's landscape varies from the flatlands bordering the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers to the hilly terrain of the Helderberg Mountains. Established in 1683, Albany County played a significant role in the early development of the United States. Today, the county has a population of over 314,000 residents.
Cities & Towns in Albany County
Local News
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Published 1 hour agoNew York State Museum marks 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 with new photography exhibit
The New York State Museum houses the largest collection of artifacts and objects related to 9/11. Part of its collection is on display in its permanent exhibit, which opened just a few months after September 2001. The museum is marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a new…
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Published 1 hour agoPlattsburgh marks the centennial of the Macdonough Monument
A memorial ceremony was held Thursday to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Macdonough Monument.
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Published September 09Plattsburgh's Strand Center for the Arts could close due to financial crisis
An arts organization and theater in Plattsburgh says it may have to shut down this month if it can’t raise enough money to keep the doors open.
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Published September 08Torch run in Plattsburgh Friday
A Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is scheduled in Plattsburgh on Friday
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Published September 09North Country Chamber of Commerce CEO discusses regional impact of US-Canada trade war
Tariffs are affecting cross border trade and relations and are particularly acute for U.S. communities along the border. North Country Chamber of Commerce CEO Garry Douglas said the tit-for-tat is in neither country’s interest.