About Albany
Albany, TX is a small town located in northwestern Texas, home to 1,893 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Albany holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.57 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,206 residents per square mile.
📰 Albany News Today
- Tough schedule, tougher defense: Albany’s seniors and defensive coordinator take precedence in 2026 BigCountryHomepage.com · Aug 17
- David Mitchell Obituary - Burnet, TX Dignity Memorial · Aug 12
- David Robinson Obituary | Morehart Mortuary | Albany, TX Tribute Archive · Aug 7
- Evariste Lavigne Obituary (2026) - Lago Vista, Texas, NY - Albany Times Union Legacy obituary · Jul 31
- Albany ISD receives $26 million bond, plans to replace aging schools with new campus ktxs.com · May 18
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Albany Unique
- One of 16 places in the US named Albany — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northwestern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 23 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Albany
- Albany Beehive
- Icehouse Restaurant
- Vintage Vanilla — sandwich
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Flying “A” Car Museum · Museum
- The Old Jail Art Center · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Albany
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Albany
- ALBANY JR-SR H S
- NANCY SMITH EL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,893
Rank in state#625 of 1,224
Land area1.57 sq mi
Density1,206/sq mi
Coordinates32.7273, -99.2957