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Albany County, New York has 209,704 active registered voters — 17.7% Republican, 47.9% Democratic, and 27.8% with no party affiliation, as of June 2026.
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How Albany County voted for president
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Albany County at a glance.
Albany County had an estimated 319,964 residents in July 2024, the 14th most populous of New York's 62 counties, up 1.6% since the 2020 census. Of those, 263,231 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 19.0% are 65 or older. Its 209,704 active registered voters equal about 79.7% of that voting-age population.
It covers 523 square miles of land (612 people per square mile). The largest towns and cities are Albany (101,317), Colonie (86,531), Guilderland (37,949), Bethlehem (35,424) and Cohoes (18,530). The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 38.4, a median household income of $85,333, 46.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 56.6% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them.
In 2024, 147,149 votes were cast for president, about 55.9% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 62.9% and the Republican ticket 37.1%. The two-party margin moved from D+29.4 in 2008 to D+25.8 in 2024.
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 319,964
- Population (2020 census base)
- 314,838
- Voting-age population (18+)
- 263,231
- Active voters per 100 adults
- 79.7
- Residents 65 and older
- 19.0%
- People per square mile
- 612
- Land area
- 523 sq mi
- Median age
- 38.4
- Median household income
- $85,333
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 46.4%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 56.6%
Largest towns and cities
- Albany 101,317
- Colonie 86,531
- Guilderland 37,949
- Bethlehem 35,424
- Cohoes 18,530
Presidential vote, 2008–2024
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Margin | Votes cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 62.9% | 37.1% | D+25.8 | 147,149 |
| 2020 | 64.6% | 33.1% | D+31.5 | 154,101 |
| 2016 | 59.5% | 35.2% | D+24.3 | 125,644 |
| 2012 | 64.4% | 33.5% | D+30.9 | 125,531 |
| 2008 | 63.8% | 34.4% | D+29.4 | 147,266 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates and 2024 Gazetteer; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; certified county presidential returns. Growth, density and turnout are simple arithmetic on those figures.
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