61 residents are foreign born (2.8% Latin America).
This city:
3.2%
Texas:
13.9%
According to our research of Texas and other state lists there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Albany, Texas as of May 23, 2013. The ratio of number of residents in Albany to the number of sex offenders is 293 to 1.
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,102 (1.5%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $511 (1.1%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Abilene, TX (32.7 miles , pop. 115,930).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fort Worth, TX (114.1 miles , pop. 534,694).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (145.9 miles , pop. 1,188,580).
Albany-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Texas state average. It is 132% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 4/28/1950, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.8 miles away from the Albany city center killed 5 peopleand injured 5 peopleand causedbetween $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
On 5/26/1962, a category F4 tornado 34.8 miles away from the city center injured one personand causedbetween $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Albany-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Texas state average. It is 99% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 88.0 miles away from the city center On 1/29/2008 at 10:24:53, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 90.7 miles away from Albany center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Shackelford County (9) is smaller than the US average (12). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4 Emergencies Declared: 5
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Fires: 3, Hurricanes: 3, Storms: 3, Tornadoes: 2 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Birthplace of: Robert B. Williams - Air Force general, Quail Dobbs - Rodeo clown, Dick Stovall - Football player.
Hospitals/medical centers near Albany:
STEPHENS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 22 miles away; BRECKENRIDGE, TX)
HENDRICK MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 29 miles away; ABILENE, TX)
ANSON GENERAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, about 33 miles away; ANSON, TX)
Notable locations in Albany: Shackelford County Courthouse Historic District (A), Albany Volunteer Fire Department (B), Shackelford County Emergency Medical Service (C). Display/hide their locations on the map
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 32.2. This is about average.
City:
32.2
U.S.:
32.0
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 27.6. This is worse than average.There were 39 monitors within city limits.
City:
27.6
U.S.:
22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 9.11. This is about average.There were 39 monitors within city limits.
City:
9.11
U.S.:
9.59
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.348. This is about average.There were 15 monitors within city limits.
City:
0.348
U.S.:
0.334
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 3.86. This is significantly worse than average.There were 27 monitors within city limits.
City:
3.86
U.S.:
2.43
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 27.8. This is about average.There were 32 monitors within city limits.
City:
27.8
U.S.:
28.3
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 10.4%
(5.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 66.7% for Black residents, 28.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 14.8% for other race residents, 70.0% for two or more races residents)
Average household size:
This city:
2.4 people
Texas:
2.5 people
Percentage of family households:
This city:
67.2%
Whole state:
70.3%
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:
1.1%
Whole state:
4.4%
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
The First National Bank of Albany: The First National Bank Of Albany at 100 South Main Street, branch established on 1883/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $420.8 mil, Deposits: $374.6 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Albany Bancshares, Inc.
First Financial Bank, National Association: Albany Branch at 132 Hill Street, branch established on 2007/07/20. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $1,415.0 mil, Deposits: $1,104.5 mil, headquarters in Abilene, TX, positive income, 14 total offices, Holding Company: First Financial Bankshares, Inc.
Educational Attainment (%)
School Enrollment by Level of School (%)
Most commonly used house heating fuel:
Utility gas (64%)
Electricity (32%)
Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
Wood (1%)
2004 Presidential Election results in Shackelford County Texas:
2008 Presidential Election results in Shackelford County Texas:
Religion statistics for Albany (based on Shackelford County data)
Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 96.06%
Here
96.1%
USA
50.2%
Adherents
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations
Name
Southern Baptist Convention
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
United Methodist Church
Assemblies of God
Other
Adherents
55.4%
9.8%
8.4%
6.8%
19.6%
Congregations
23.1%
7.7%
15.4%
7.7%
46.2%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Tables represent county-level data.
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 1
Here:
3.17 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:
1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Shackelford County:
3.17 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:
1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
This county:
12.67 / 10,000 pop.
State:
3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 2
Shackelford County:
6.33 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:
6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Shackelford County:
9.9%
State:
8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:
26.0%
State:
26.6%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function
Full-time employees
Monthly full-time payroll
Average yearly full-time wage
Part-time employees
Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration
1
$1,700
$20,400
0
$0
Other Government Administration
3
$7,650
$30,600
0
$0
Judicial and Legal
0
$0
1
$850
Police Protection - Officers
1
$2,550
$30,600
0
$0
Streets and Highways
5
$11,050
$26,520
1
$1,275
Sewerage
1
$2,975
$35,700
0
$0
Parks and Recreation
0
$0
8
$595
Water Supply
4
$9,946
$29,838
0
$0
Totals for Government
15
$35,871
$28,697
10
$2,720
7.91% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($22,326 average adjusted gross income)
Here:
7.91%
Texas average:
8.37%
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
Call Sign: KA5HOL Grant Date: 08/21/1997, Expiration Date: 08/21/2007, Cancellation Date: 08/22/2009 Registrant: Randall G Turner, General Delivery, Albany, TX 76430
Call Sign: KD5ADA, Licensee ID: L01375667 Grant Date: 03/03/2008, Expiration Date: 04/24/2017, Certifier: Jeremy L Eaves Registrant: Jeremy L Eaves, Albany, TX 76430
Call Sign: KG5BU, Licensee ID: L01266819 Grant Date: 04/10/2007, Expiration Date: 04/11/2017 Registrant: John L Rose, 209 N. Ave. B, Albany, TX 76430-2938
Call Sign: N5GST, Licensee ID: L00952870 Grant Date: 12/16/2004, Expiration Date: 02/06/2015, Certifier: Thomas M Davis Registrant: Thomas M Davis, 916 North First, Albany, TX 76430
