Estimates for Albany's population in 2026 vary by location, with Albany, NY (Capital District) having a larger metro area (~647,000 in 2025) and the city itself around 99,000, while smaller cities like Albany, OR, hover around 57,000 and Albany, MN, near 2,800, showing growth trends but specific 2026 numbers require looking at local projections or census data for the exact city.