Albany, Texas

city in Shackelford County, Texas, United States

Albany is a city in the state of Texas in the United States. It is the county seat of Shackelford County.[4] About 1,854 people lived there in 2020.[5] The city was named after Albany, Georgia.[4] The Cook oilfields were discovered in 1926.[4] They became a large part of the local economy. Ranching is the main occupation, raising sheep and cattle. The town slogan is "Albany, the Home of the Hereford."[4]

Albany, Texas
Shackleford County Courthouse
Shackleford County Courthouse
Motto: 
Albany, Texas is located in Texas
Albany, Texas
Albany, Texas
Albany, Texas is located in the United States
Albany, Texas
Albany, Texas
Coordinates: 32°43′37″N 99°17′40″W / 32.72694°N 99.29444°W / 32.72694; -99.29444
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyShackelford
Area
 • Total1.57 sq mi (4.06 km2)
 • Land1.57 sq mi (4.06 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,414 ft (431 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,854
 • Density1,180.89/sq mi (456.65/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
76430
Area code325
FIPS code48-01648[2]
GNIS feature ID1329326[3]

Geography change

Albany has a total area of 1.5 square miles.

References change

  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "ALBANY, TEXAS". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 7 April 2015.
  5. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2022-05-20.