Village · New York
Alfred, New York
Alfred, village, in Allegany County, New York. Alfred had 5,147 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 26.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,026 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,819 (±226). GEOID 3601198.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,147
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,026 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,819 ±226
Median household income
$40,625
±$11,737 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$170,800
±$30,564 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$899
±$68 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Alfred and what county is it in?
Alfred is a village in Allegany County, New York. It covers 1.2 square miles of land, 3,383 residents per square mile in 2020.
Alfred lies entirely within the Town of Alfred, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Alfred, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,147 people lived in Alfred on July 1, 2025, up 26.4% since 2020, while New York shrank 1.0%. The 2020 Census counted 4,026 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,819 (±226).
| Measure | Alfred | Allegany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,819 ±226 | 47,159 | +526 |
| Households | 691 ±127 | 17,710 | +306 |
| Average household size | 1.96 ±0.29 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 742 ±126 | 23,540 | +215 |
Alfred's population since 2000
From 3,954 in 2000 to 5,147 in 2025: up 30.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Alfred as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Alfred?
The median resident of Alfred is 20.2 years old; 4.9% are under 18 and 3.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 68.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 13.0%. 8.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Alfred | Allegany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 20.2 ±0.3 | 38.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 4.9% ±1.5 pts | 19.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 3.9% ±1.5 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Male | 56.0% ±3.7 pts | 50.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.0% ±2.5 pts | 2.2% | +5.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 68.5% ±3.8 pts | 92.7% | −7.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.3% ±2.4 pts | 1.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 7.4% ±1.7 pts | 1.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.0 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.0% ±2.1 pts | 1.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 17.9% ±3.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 9.3% ±2.2 pts | 16.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.1% ±1.6 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.5% ±1.9 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 71.1% ±8.7 pts | 24.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 47.8% ±8.9 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 60.7% ±4.9 pts | 87.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.2% ±1.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Alfred earn?
Half of Alfred's 691 households earn less than $40,625 a year (±$11,737), against $62,869 in Allegany County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $41,536 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 37.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Alfred | Allegany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $40,625 ±$11,737 | $62,869 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $59,716 ±$9,455 | $76,480 | – |
| Per capita income | $12,994 ±$2,553 | $29,954 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 37.4% ±8.3 pts | 16.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0% ±23.9 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.1% ±5.2 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.1% ±1.9 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.3% ±4.7 pts | 86.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Alfred?
Owners occupy 48.2% of Alfred's occupied homes and renters 51.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $170,800 by its owner (±$30,564). The median renter pays $899 a month including utilities, and 57.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Alfred | Allegany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $170,800 ±$30,564 | $101,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $899 ±$68 | $763 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 57.9% ±14.1 pts | 38.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,385 ±$49 | $1,243 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 48.2% ±8.1 pts | 79.3% | +14.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 51.8% ±8.1 pts | 20.7% | – |
| Housing units | 742 ±126 | 23,540 | +215 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±12.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±10.9 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 41.6% ±8.9 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±5.6 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±5.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 39.1% ±8.4 pts | 31.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.0% ±5.1 pts | 7.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Alfred building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Alfred in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.2 per 1,000 residents against 1.9 across New York.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Alfred work and get to work?
38.5% of Alfred's workers drive alone and 15.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 12.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 16.4%.
| Measure | Alfred | Allegany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 40.4% ±5.0 pts | 53.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 16.4% ±7.8 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 38.5% ±7.4 pts | 75.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.2% ±2.4 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.3% ±2.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 37.0% ±7.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.9% ±5.3 pts | 8.8% | +12.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 12.2 min ±1.7 | 22.8 min | +2.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Alfred?
No census tract lies mostly in Alfred; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9508Allegany County | 7,039 | $59,327 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Alfred) · Census block assignment files
How does Alfred compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Alfred is the 4,806th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 166th-most populous of 594 in New York.
Alfred ranks 1,614th of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 166th | 594 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 3rd | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 243rd | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 1,614th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 1,638th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 1,127th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 1,115th | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 16th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 74th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 1,638th | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,559th | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 410th | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 1,640th | 1,652 |
Alfred's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
Every place in New York, sortable · Compare Alfred with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Alfred?
12 of the 57 figures for Alfred on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Alfred are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Alfred.