Albion is located in
Boone County (of which it is the county seat), northwest of
Columbus, between
Spalding and
Humphrey off of Hwy 91.
Albion has many recreation opportunities such as: track Complex, sports Complex, fuller Park, fairgrounds, public Pool, library, 9 hole golf Course and fitness Center. Near Albion are some of the best small fishing lakes in the state. Bass, bluegill, pike, crappie and catfish abound in lakes and streams within driving distance of town. Albion has something for everyone with outstanding pheasant, quail, rabbit, squirrel, deer, prairie chicken, coyote, dove, duck and wild turkey hunting.
The population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 1,765, a decrease of 151 since 1990.