Albany, Louisiana

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.

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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.

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