Town · New York
Town of West Almond, New York
West Almond (town), town, in Allegany County, New York. West Almond (town) had 270 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 274 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 361 (±69). GEOID 3600379202.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
270
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 274 · ACS 2020-2024: 361 ±69
Median household income
$92,813
±$21,911 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$128,600
±$26,059 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
not published
New York: $1,621
Where is West Almond (town) and what county is it in?
West Almond (town) is a town in Allegany County, New York. It covers 36.0 square miles of land, 8 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in West Almond (town), and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 270 people lived in West Almond (town) on July 1, 2025, down 0.7% since 2020, in line with New York (−1.0%). The 2020 Census counted 274 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 361 (±69).
| Measure | West Almond (town) | Allegany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 361±69 | 47,159 | no clear change |
| Households | 161±29 | 17,710 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.24±0.29 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 316±48 | 23,540 | −70 |
West Almond (town)'s population since 2000
From 353 in 2000 to 270 in 2025: down 23.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for West Almond (town) 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 West Almond (town)?
The median resident of West Almond (town) is 47.5 years old; 19.4% are under 18 and 18.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.4%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 6.6%.
| Measure | West Almond (town) | Allegany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.5±11.3 | 38.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.4%±6.3 pts | 19.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.0%±6.4 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Male | 55.7%±5.5 pts | 50.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0%±11.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.4%±6.9 pts | 92.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±11.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.6%±6.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±11.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±11.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.4%±1.9 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.5%±2.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.8%±6.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.6%±3.9 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 14.4%±4.9 pts | 16.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.1%±9.7 pts | 5.2% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.2%±4.4 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.2%±7.8 pts | 24.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.8%±6.3 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.4%±5.4 pts | 87.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0%±11.1 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 West Almond (town) earn?
Half of West Almond (town)'s 161 households earn less than $92,813 a year (±$21,911), against $62,869 in Allegany County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 the median was $66,860 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $25,953 after inflation.
| Measure | West Almond (town) | Allegany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $92,813±$21,911 | $62,869 | +$25,953 |
| Mean household income | $97,186±$17,804 | $76,480 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,604±$10,371 | $29,954 | +$12,229 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.4%±10.0 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.3%±20.7 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.1%±5.1 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 82.6%±10.7 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 75.2%±12.8 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 West Almond (town)?
Owners occupy 90.7% of West Almond (town)'s occupied homes and renters 9.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $128,600 by its owner (±$26,059).
| Measure | West Almond (town) | Allegany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $128,600±$26,059 | $101,700 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 0.0%±100.0 pts | 38.9% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,422±$381 | $1,243 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 90.7%±5.5 pts | 79.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 9.3%±5.5 pts | 20.7% | – |
| Housing units | 316±48 | 23,540 | −70 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±24.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±87.6 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.9%±6.1 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.8%±6.2 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±12.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.9%±5.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.6%±7.7 pts | 31.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.2%±9.4 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 West Almond (town) building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in West Almond (town) in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 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 West Almond (town) work and get to work?
73.4% of West Almond (town)'s workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 24.1 minutes.
| Measure | West Almond (town) | Allegany County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.3%±8.7 pts | 53.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.9%±11.4 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 73.4%±10.7 pts | 75.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.7%±6.9 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±23.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±23.8 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.7%±7.1 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.1 min±4.6 | 22.8 min | no clear change |
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 West Almond (town)?
No census tract lies mostly in West Almond (town); 3 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9508Allegany County | 7,039 | $59,327 |
| Tract 9501Allegany County | 2,298 | $67,176 |
| Tract 9513.02Allegany County | 1,968 | $64,038 |
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 West Almond (town)) · Census block assignment files
How does West Almond (town) compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, West Almond (town) is the 11,707th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 911th-most populous of 924 in New York.
West Almond (town) is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 911th | 924 |
West Almond (town)'s figures with every place in New York (CSV)
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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 West Almond (town)?
23 of the 56 figures for West Almond (town) 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
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