Albany, Louisiana
Town · Population 1,247 · #146 in Louisiana
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About Albany
Set in the eastern part of Louisiana, Albany is a small town, home to 1,247 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Albany is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.34 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 931 residents per square mile.
📰 Albany News Today
- Roger Dale Hughes Obituary (1956 - 2026) - Albany, LA - AN17 Legacy obituary · Aug 15
- LaGrange Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Albany MaxPreps · Aug 17
- Roland E. Mathews Obituary Jun 8, 2026 Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Homes · Jun 8
- Burris elected to Louisiana Supreme Court; Albany Fire tax passes in Livingston an17.com · May 16
- Schedule - Albany Hornets (Albany, LA) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Jul 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Albany Unique
- One of 16 places in the US named Albany — but the Louisiana one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏫 Schools in Albany
- Albany High School
- Albany Lower Elementary School
- Albany Middle School
- Albany Upper Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,247
Rank in state#146 of 304
Land area1.34 sq mi
Density931/sq mi
Coordinates30.4992, -90.5838