The location of Albany
Welcome to Albany ...
The city of Albany is located in Gentry County and is the County Seat for Gentry County.
The location of Albany has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<1>
When the people of Albany refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Albanian<2>
From the Census Estimates for 2017, Albany has a population of 1,699 people<3> (see below for details).
Albany is 900 feet [274 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Albany lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Albany: (660)
The ZIP code for Albany: 64402<5>
Population Details ...
At the time of the 2010 Census, Albany had a population of 1,730 people (which is 25.68% of the total population of Gentry County). This makes Albany the county's most populous community.
The population of Albany represents 0.03% of the total population of Missouri (which has 5,988,927 people), making it the state's 263rd most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 1,730 people, the population of Albany decreased 10.69% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 1,937 people).
Taken from the 2017 Census Estimates, Albany had an population of 1,699 people. This is a decrease of 1.79% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 12.29% since the 2000 Census).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Albany.
Communities near Albany ...
A sample of nearby communities can be found below.
Keep in mind that when we give a distance, it's a 'straight-line' distance starting from Albany and not the distance as if you drove.<6>.
| Community | 2017 Population | Dir | Distance |
| Bethany [Map] | 3,130 | E | 16 miles [25.7 km] |
| Coffey [Map] | 165 | SE | 19 miles [30.6 km] |
| Conception Junction [Map] | 185 | W | 18 miles [29 km] |
| Darlington [Map] | 120 | SW | 4 miles [6.4 km] |
| Grant City [Map] | 811 | N | 16 miles [25.7 km] |
| King City [Map] | 1,003 | SW | 16 miles [25.7 km] |
To learn more about neighboring communities and counties, please visit the Nearby Page for Albany.
Communities Also Named Albany ...
While we believe that this Albany is located in Gentry County, we know of another 2 Missouri communities named Albany. Those communities are located in the following counties: Franklin and Ray County.
Beyond Missouri, there are 33 communities that are also named Albany - they are located in California, Georgia (2), Illinois, Indiana (2), Iowa, Kansas (2), Kentucky, Louisiana (2), Maine, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio (3), Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania (2), Prince Edward Island, Tennessee (2), Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Albany.
See Our Genealogy Helper Page ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
- We have a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Albany. If available, we provide a satellite view of the cemetery.
- Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Albany. Our list includes information such as whether the community had a post office or railroad service in 1895.
- We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Albany. Our list includes 7 papers.
These sections can be found on our Genealogy Helper Page for Albany:
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Albany ...
Looking for more information about Albany? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Albany, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Albany.
Other Roadside Stops ...
Cities, Towns and Villages of Missouri
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Albany. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Missouri: https://www.mo.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we have found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <2> | A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Albany refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a city's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Albany may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Albany. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Albany - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Albany). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Albany or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Albany) to Point B. If you need the driving distance (or directions), we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Albany. Since we usually use Google Maps, we've provided the following link for your convenience: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from Albany Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Albany. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 40.2482, Longitude: -94.3335 [Map]. In this case, the coordinates for Albany have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |