Albany, Louisiana
Encyclopedia
Albany is a village in Livingston Parish, Louisiana
, United States. The population was 865 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Baton Rouge
Metropolitan Statistical Area
.
, the leader of the Hungarian tribes and -hon as home(land)).
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km²), all land.
was 778.2 inhabitants per square mile (300.9/km²). There were 409 housing units at an average density of 368.0 per square mile (142.3/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.69% White, 0.12% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.81% from other races
, and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.50% of the population.
There were 371 households out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the village the population was spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $25,208, and the median income for a family was $39,167. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $21,111 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $16,407. About 14.3% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.8% of those under age 18 and 27.7% of those age 65 or over.
system.
Schools that serve Albany include:
Livingston Parish, Louisiana
Livingston Parish Is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its parish seat is Livingston. As of 2010, its population was 128,026....
, United States. The population was 865 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge is the capital of the U.S. state of Louisiana. It is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and is the second-largest city in the state.Baton Rouge is a major industrial, petrochemical, medical, and research center of the American South...
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Baton Rouge metropolitan area
The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is a sprawling area consisting of nine parishes in Louisiana, anchored by the city of Baton Rouge...
.
History
The settlement was established in 1896 by Hungarians, under the name Árpádhon (ÁrpádÁrpád
Árpád was the second Grand Prince of the Hungarians . Under his rule the Hungarian people settled in the Carpathian basin. The dynasty descending from him ruled the Hungarian tribes and later the Kingdom of Hungary until 1301...
, the leader of the Hungarian tribes and -hon as home(land)).
Geography
Albany is located at 30°30′12"N 90°35′2"W (30.503218, -90.583986).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the village has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km²), all land.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 865 people, 371 households, and 234 families residing in the village. The population densityPopulation density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 778.2 inhabitants per square mile (300.9/km²). There were 409 housing units at an average density of 368.0 per square mile (142.3/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.69% White, 0.12% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.81% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.50% of the population.
There were 371 households out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the village the population was spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $25,208, and the median income for a family was $39,167. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $21,111 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the village was $16,407. About 14.3% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.8% of those under age 18 and 27.7% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Albany is within the Livingston Parish Public SchoolsLivingston Parish Public Schools
Livingston Parish Public Schools is a school district headquartered in Livingston, Louisiana, United States with 42 schools and over 24,000 students enrolled for the 2008 - 2009 school year....
system.
Schools that serve Albany include:
- Albany Lower Elementary School (Louisiana)
- Albany Upper Elementary School (Louisiana)
- Albany Middle School (Louisiana)Albany Middle School (Louisiana)Albany Middle School is a public middle school in Albany, Louisiana. It is one of the Livingston Parish public middle schools. The football team is currently a four-time district champion in Livingston Parish, also in Louisiana...
- Albany High SchoolAlbany High School (Albany, Louisiana)Albany High School is located in Albany, Louisiana, United States.Albany High School is a part of the Livingston Parish Public Schools system and serves grades 9 through 12. Its mascot is the Hornet. The school colors are Maroon and White. The school has around 500 students . The principal is Jill...