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Allegany County, New York
Allegany County, New York. Allegany County had 46,800 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.7% since 2020, while New York shrank 1.0%. It holds 46 places (10 cities, villages and boroughs, 29 towns and townships and 7 census-designated) and 16 census tracts. GEOID 36003.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
46,800
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 46,456 · ACS 2020-2024: 47,159
Median household income
$62,869
±$2,132 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$101,700
±$3,420 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$763
±$30 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
How many people live in Allegany County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 46,456 residents in Allegany County. The Census Bureau estimates 46,800 for July 1, 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, while New York shrank 1.0%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 47,159 over 1,030 square miles of land.
| Measure | Allegany County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 47,159 | 19,852,366 | +471 |
| Households | 17,710±319 | 7,722,646 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.39±0.04 | 2.49 | +0.06 |
| Housing units | 23,540±73 | 8,585,241 | −2,833 |
Allegany County's population since 2000
From 49,927 in 2000 to 46,800 in 2025: down 6.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Allegany County?
Allegany County holds 46 places: 10 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 29 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 7 census-designated places. The largest is Town of Wellsville with 6,859 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Wellsville (town) | 7,064 | $63,227 |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred (town) | 5,157 | $42,337 |
| Wellsville | 4,587 | $55,096 |
| Alfred | 4,026 | $40,625 |
| Cuba (town) | 3,126 | $75,903 |
| Caneadea (town) | 2,294 | $82,563 |
| Amity (town) | 2,171 | $61,042 |
| Hume (town) | 2,073 | $68,958 |
| Bolivar (town) | 2,029 | $58,548 |
| Friendship (town) | 1,944 | $59,750 |
| Belfast (town) | 1,637 | $64,954 |
| Genesee (town) | 1,633 | $66,442 |
| Andover (town) | 1,615 | $64,688 |
| Scio (town) | 1,614 | $62,426 |
| Cuba | 1,517 | $61,776 |
| Almond (town) | 1,512 | $85,000 |
| Houghton | 1,488 | $83,571 |
| Willing (town) | 1,281 | $68,778 |
| Angelica (town) | 1,272 | $60,063 |
| Friendship | 1,085 | $35,417 |
| Independence (town) | 1,085 | $68,750 |
| Rushford (town) | 1,079 | $58,977 |
| Wirt (town) | 1,049 | $42,243 |
| Burns (town) | 1,036 | $64,491 |
| Bolivar | 1,010 | $56,413 |
| Clarksville (town) | 976 | $44,500 |
| Centerville (town) | 929 | $83,000 |
| Andover | 890 | $66,136 |
| Belmont | 856 | $65,313 |
| New Hudson (town) | 792 | $82,083 |
| Alma (town) | 781 | $45,000 |
| Belfast | 745 | $56,250 |
| Angelica | 723 | $59,167 |
| Fillmore | 596 | $67,188 |
| Stannards | 585 | $74,286 |
| ScioGEOID 3665761 | 525 | $57,143 |
| Granger (town) | 519 | $66,875 |
| Allen (town) | 494 | $59,583 |
| Grove (town) | 489 | $55,000 |
| Canaseraga | 460 | $70,208 |
| Richburg | 401 | $47,083 |
| Almond | 415 | $57,083 |
| RushfordGEOID 3664155 | 351 | $55,909 |
| Ward (town) | 334 | $75,104 |
| West Almond (town) | 274 | $92,813 |
| Birdsall (town) | 190 | $39,688 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Allegany County?
The median resident of Allegany County is 38.7 years old; 19.6% are under 18 and 20.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 2.2%. 1.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Allegany County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.7±0.4 | 39.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.6%±0.1 pts | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.1%±0.1 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% | 19.8% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.7%±0.2 pts | 52.8% | −1.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.5%±0.2 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±0.1 pts | 9.0% | +0.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.0%±0.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.8%±0.3 pts | 22.8% | −0.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.0%±0.8 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.9%±0.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
| With a disability | 16.7%±0.9 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.2%±0.9 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.7%±0.8 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.9%±1.4 pts | 40.2% | +4.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.0%±1.0 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1%±0.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
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 Allegany County earn?
Half of Allegany County's 17,710 households earn less than $62,869 a year (±$2,132), against $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 the median was $59,580 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $3,289 after inflation. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Allegany County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,869±$2,132 | $85,974 | +$3,289 |
| Mean household income | $76,480±$2,199 | $128,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,954±$844 | $50,712 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.2%±1.7 pts | 14.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.3%±3.7 pts | 18.3% | −7.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.9%±1.5 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.7%±1.1 pts | 90.8% | – |
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 Allegany County?
Owners occupy 79.3% of Allegany County's occupied homes and renters 20.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $101,700 by its owner (±$3,420). The median renter pays $763 a month including utilities, and 38.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Allegany County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $101,700±$3,420 | $423,800 | +$7,675 |
| Median gross rent | $763±$30 | $1,621 | −$47 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.9%±4.1 pts | 43.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,243±$36 | $2,555 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.3%±1.4 pts | 54.3% | +3.1 pts |
| Housing units | 23,540±73 | 8,585,241 | −2,833 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.4%±2.9 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.0%±1.3 pts | 41.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.1%±1.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 31.3%±1.5 pts | 30.3% | – |
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 Allegany County building?
Builders took permits for 97 new housing units across Allegany County in 2025 (97 single-family), 2.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Allegany County get to work?
75.0% of Allegany County's workers drive alone and 8.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.1%.
| Measure | Allegany County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.8%±1.1 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.1%±1.1 pts | 6.4% | +2.2 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 75.0%±1.6 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.9%±0.7 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Walked | 6.8%±1.1 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.8%±0.9 pts | 14.9% | +5.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.8 min±0.7 | 32.6 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 are Allegany County's census tracts?
Allegany County is divided into 16 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $54,500 (Tract 9512.01) to $75,605 (Tract 9503).
| Tract 940236003940200 | 0±14 | not published |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950136003950100 | 2,298±197 | $67,176 |
| Tract 950336003950300 | 4,786±325 | $75,605 |
| Tract 9504.0136003950401 | 1,708±183 | $70,227 |
| Tract 9504.0236003950402 | 2,152±342 | $69,643 |
| Tract 950536003950500 | 3,843±197 | $66,116 |
| Tract 950636003950600 | 3,497±283 | $58,693 |
| Tract 950736003950700 | 3,542±397 | $57,798 |
| Tract 950836003950800 | 7,039±249 | $59,327 |
| Tract 950936003950900 | 3,651±322 | $63,856 |
| Tract 951036003951000 | 3,173±391 | $67,940 |
| Tract 951136003951100 | 3,532±345 | $61,488 |
| Tract 9512.0136003951201 | 2,332±278 | $54,500 |
| Tract 9512.0236003951202 | 2,456±217 | $56,229 |
| Tract 9513.0136003951301 | 1,182±112 | $60,833 |
| Tract 9513.0236003951302 | 1,968±198 | $64,038 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Allegany County compare with New York's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 49th of 62 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 17th of 62 |
| Residents per square mile | 55th of 62 |
| Median household income | 57th of 62 |
| Median home value | 62nd of 62 |
| Median gross rent | 62nd of 62 |
| Poverty rate | 12th of 62 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48th of 62 |
| Median age | 54th of 62 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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