Allegany County Summary

Life in Allegany County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Allegany County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Allegany County:

  • The population in Allegany County is 47,027.

  • The median home value in Allegany County is $134,387.

  • The median income in Allegany County is $61,233.

  • The median rent in Allegany County is $754.

  • The unemployment rate in Allegany County is 7.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Allegany County is 16.8%.

  • The average high in Allegany County is 61.3° and there are 87.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Allegany County

List Of Cities & Towns in Allegany County

Wellsville, NY Population 4,846

Alfred, NY Population 4,632

Cuba, NY Population 1,755

Houghton, NY Population 1,685

Bolivar, NY Population 1,108

Andover, NY Population 968

Belmont, NY Population 903

Friendship, NY Population 783

Belfast, NY Population 648

Scio, NY Population 641

Richburg, NY Population 623

Angelica, NY Population 610

Stannards, NY Population 606

Fillmore, NY Population 540

Rushford, NY Population 396

Canaseraga, NY Population 391

Almond, NY Population 390

Map Of Allegany County

Allegany County, NY Weather

  • The average high in Allegany County is 61.3°.

  • There are 73.21 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 87.7 inches of rain each year with 21.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 3:34 hours of sun each day in Allegany County.

StatAllegany County
Mean High61.3
Nice Days73.21
Rainfall87.7
Snowfall21.9
Sunny Hours3:34
61.3°
Average High
87.7
Inches of Rain

Allegany County Photos

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Allegany County Demographics

Population over time in Allegany County

The current population in Allegany County is 47,027. The population has decreased -0.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 46,654 0.8%
2022 46,304 -0.8%
2021 46,688 -

Gender in Allegany County

  • Allegany County is 49.3% female with 23,162 female residents.

  • Allegany County is 50.7% male with 23,865 male residents.

Female
49.3% (23,162)
Male
50.7% (23,865)
Gender Allegany County NY USA
Female 49.3% 51.2% 50.5%
Male 50.7% 48.8% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Allegany County

Allegany County is:

  • 93.0% White with 43,745 White residents.

  • 1.5% African American with 711 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 63 American Indian residents.

  • 1.3% Asian with 626 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 26 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 48 Other residents.

  • 1.7% Two Or More with 806 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.1% Hispanic with 1,002 Hispanic residents.

White
93.0% (43,745)
African American
1.5% (711)
American Indian
0.1% (63)
Asian
1.3% (626)
Hawaiian
0.1% (26)
Other
0.1% (48)
Two Or More
1.7% (806)
Hispanic
2.1% (1,002)

Table: Allegany County By Race

Race Allegany County NY USA
White 93.0% 53.4% 58.2%
African American 1.5% 13.6% 12.0%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.5%
Asian 1.3% 8.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.9% 0.5%
Two Or More 1.7% 3.4% 3.9%
Hispanic 2.1% 19.6% 19.0%

Household Income For Allegany County, New York

  • 7.3% of households in Allegany County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.4% of households in Allegany County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Allegany County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.1% of households in Allegany County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Allegany County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.8% of households in Allegany County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.2% of households in Allegany County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.6% of households in Allegany County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.1% of households in Allegany County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.1% of households in Allegany County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.3% (3,418)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.4% (2,065)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.7% (3,639)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.1% (3,799)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.7% (5,960)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.8% (8,858)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.2% (7,135)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.6% (7,805)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.1% (2,406)
$200,000 or more
4.1% (1,938)
Income Allegany County NY USA
Less than $10,000 7.3% 5.7% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.4% 4.1% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.7% 6.5% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.1% 6.2% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.7% 9.1% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.8% 13.8% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.2% 11.4% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.6% 16.8% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.1% 10.1% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 4.1% 16.4% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Allegany County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Allegany County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Allegany County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Allegany County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Allegany County completed some college.

  • 14.0% of adults in Allegany County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Allegany County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Allegany County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Allegany County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Allegany County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (1,881)
9-12th Grade
5% (2,351)
High School / GED
35% (16,459)
Some College
18% (8,464)
Associate's Degree
14% (6,583)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (6,113)
Master's Degree
9% (4,232)
Professional Degree
1% (470)
Doctorate Degree
1% (470)
Education Allegany County NY USA
< 9th Grade 3% 5% 5%
9-12th Grade 5% 6% 6%
High School / GED 35% 25% 26%
Some College 18% 15% 19%
Associate's Degree 14% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 13% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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