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Albany has been a city since 1864, in the state of Oregon. The earliest known name of the locality is "Tekenah", which is from the Native American word translated as "the deep pool where the rivers meet" (sometimes translated humorously as "hole in the ground"). This refers to a spot near the Calapooia River.
Albany is geographically located at 44°37'49" North, 123°5'46" West (44.630188, -123.095992). The city has a total surface area of 16.1mi². 15.9 mi² is land, whilst 0.2 mi² is water.
As of the 2000 census, there are 40,852 people, 16,108 households, and 10,808 families in the city of Albany, with a population density of 2,571.8/mi². The racial figures of the population are 91.68% White, 0.53% African American, 1.22% Native American, 1.14% Asian, and 0.21% Pacific Islander. 2.65% are from other races, and 2.56% are from two or more races. The amount of Latino or Hispanic of any race is 6.09%. There are 17,374 housing units at an average density of 1,093.8/mi².
The median income for a household in Albany is $39,409, but is $46,094 for a family. 11.6% of the population and 9.3% of Albany families are living below the poverty line. Out of those living in poverty, 14.1% are under the age of 18, and 7.5% are aged 65 years or older.
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