Albany town, Vermont
Albany town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Albany town is a geographic entity located in Orleans County, Vermont. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 940. The land area covers 38.54 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 940 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.4 yrs | ±6.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 394 | ±82 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 530 | ±91 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 394 | ±82 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 136 | ±50 |
| Median Home Value | $231,500 | ±$11,854 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,114 | ±$23 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $59,167 | ±$13,730 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,220 | ±$6,641 |
| Poverty Rate | 8% | ±2.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 75 | ±31 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.2% | ±0.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 440 | ±122 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.1% | ±7.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF ALBANY
GUS Population: 951 (2024)
ID: 135956
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CLERK TREASURER
PO BOX 284, ALBANY VT 05820-0284
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COUNTY OF ORLEANS
GUS Population: 27,726 (2024)
ID: 135928
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: TREASURER
247 MAIN ST, NEWPORT VT 05855-5565
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Albany | PK-08 | Albany, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Barton, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Brownington, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Coventry, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | Craftsbury Common, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Eden, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-03 | Lake Elmore, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Glover, VT | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Hyde Park, VT | |
| 3 Nearby | 2-13 | MORRISVILLE, VT |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sterling College
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College | 6.2 mi away | 16 Sterling Drive, Craftsbury Common, VT, 05827-0072 |
8025867711
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ALBANY TOWN
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 530 MAIN ST., ALBANY, VT, 05820 |
(802) 755-6107
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LEACH PUBLIC
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Library | 5.4 mi away | 130 PARK AVE., IRASBURG, VT, 05849 |
(802) 754-2526
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CRAFTSBURY PUBLIC
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 12 CHURCH LANE, CRAFTSBURY COMMON, VT, 05827 |
(802) 586-9683
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JOHN W. SIMPSON MEMORIAL
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 1972 E CRAFTSBURY RD, CRAFTSBURY COMMON, VT, 05827 |
(802) 586-9692
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LOWELL COMMUNITY
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Library | 6.9 mi away | TOWN HALL, LOWELL, VT, 05847 |
(802) 744-2447
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GLOVER PUBLIC
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Library | 7.5 mi away | 51 BEAN HILL RD, GLOVER, VT, 05839 |
(802) 525-4365
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BARTON PUBLIC
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 100 CHURCH ST., BARTON, VT, 05822 |
(802) 525-6524
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JONES MEMORIAL
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 1 WATER ST., ORLEANS, VT, 05860 |
(802) 754-6660
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GREENSBORO FREE
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 53 WILSON ST., GREENSBORO, VT, 05841 |
(802) 533-2531
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SUTTON 2NE, VT US, located 16.1 miles from Albany town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.7° | -1.3° | 10.7° | 3.13" | 25.8" |
| February | 26.6° | -0.8° | 12.9° | 2.66" | 29.4" |
| March | 35.9° | 9.8° | 22.9° | 3.21" | 19.9" |
| April | 49.8° | 24.7° | 37.3° | 3.49" | 6.4" |
| May | 64.3° | 36.3° | 50.3° | 3.93" | 0.1" |
| June | 72.4° | 46.4° | 59.4° | 4.11" | 0.0" |
| July | 77.0° | 51.0° | 64.0° | 4.40" | 0.0" |
| August | 75.7° | 48.4° | 62.1° | 4.86" | 0.0" |
| September | 68.3° | 40.5° | 54.4° | 3.86" | 0.0" |
| October | 54.2° | 30.7° | 42.4° | 4.77" | 0.8" |
| November | 40.5° | 20.8° | 30.7° | 3.51" | 7.0" |
| December | 28.8° | 9.1° | 18.9° | 4.10" | 24.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany village | Village | 2.3 mi | — |
| Irasburg CDP | CDP | 5.0 mi | — |
| Lowell CDP | CDP | 6.2 mi | — |
| Glover CDP | CDP | 7.0 mi | — |
| Barton village | Village | 7.8 mi | — |
| Orleans village | Village | 8.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5001900475. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.