Albany, Missouri
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| Albany, Missouri | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Gentry |
| Area | |
| - Total | 2.5 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| - Land | 2.5 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 1,937 |
| - Density | 790.6/sq mi (305.2/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 64402 |
| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-00514[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0713185[2] |
Albany is a city in Gentry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,937 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Gentry County[3].
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[edit] Geography
Albany is located at (40.248144, -94.330718)[4]. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.3 km²), all of it land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,937 people, 858 households, and 515 families residing in the city. The population density was 790.6 people per square mile (305.3/km²). There were 948 housing units at an average density of 386.9/sq mi (149.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.07% White, 0.05% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.05% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.31% of the population.
There were 858 households out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.9% were non-families. 37.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 23.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.2% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 25.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $25,912, and the median income for a family was $36,042. Males had a median income of $24,321 versus $21,813 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,552. About 9.8% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Education
Albany is home to Albany High School (Albany R-III) and Virginia E. George Elementary School. Warriors are the school mascots, and the school colors are kelly green and white.
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Find a County. National Association of Counties. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
- Albany, Missouri is at coordinates Coordinates:
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