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 47,222.

  • The median home value in Allegany County is $115,072.

  • The median income in Allegany County is $58,725.

  • The median rent in Allegany County is $735.

  • The unemployment rate in Allegany County is 7.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Allegany County is 17.1%.

  • 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 4,871

Alfred, NY Population 4,577

Cuba, NY Population 1,802

Houghton, NY Population 1,771

Bolivar, NY Population 1,050

Andover, NY Population 1,018

Belmont, NY Population 865

Friendship, NY Population 833

Belfast, NY Population 654

Fillmore, NY Population 652

Angelica, NY Population 625

Stannards, NY Population 616

Scio, NY Population 589

Richburg, NY Population 573

Rushford, NY Population 483

Canaseraga, NY Population 431

Almond, NY Population 418

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 47,222. The population has decreased -0.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 46,654 0.8%
2021 46,304 -0.8%
2020 46,688 -

Gender in Allegany County

  • Allegany County is 49.4% female with 23,330 female residents.

  • Allegany County is 50.6% male with 23,891 male residents.

Female
49.4% (23,330)
Male
50.6% (23,891)
Gender Allegany County NY USA
Female 49.4% 51.1% 50.4%
Male 50.6% 48.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Allegany County

Allegany County is:

  • 93.6% White with 44,195 White residents.

  • 1.5% African American with 722 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 51 American Indian residents.

  • 0.9% Asian with 439 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 26 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 38 Other residents.

  • 1.8% Two Or More with 865 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.9% Hispanic with 886 Hispanic residents.

White
93.6% (44,195)
African American
1.5% (722)
American Indian
0.1% (51)
Asian
0.9% (439)
Hawaiian
0.1% (26)
Other
0.1% (38)
Two Or More
1.8% (865)
Hispanic
1.9% (886)

Table: Allegany County By Race

Race Allegany County NY USA
White 93.6% 53.8% 58.9%
African American 1.5% 13.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.9% 8.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.8% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.8% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.9% 19.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Allegany County, New York

  • 6.8% of households in Allegany County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.5% of households in Allegany County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.8% of households in Allegany County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Allegany County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Allegany County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.3% of households in Allegany County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.4% of households in Allegany County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.3% of households in Allegany County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Allegany County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.4% of households in Allegany County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.8% (3,215)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.5% (2,131)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.8% (4,151)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.3% (4,401)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.8% (6,033)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.3% (9,097)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.4% (6,822)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.3% (7,218)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.4% (2,547)
$200,000 or more
3.4% (1,603)
Income Allegany County NY USA
Less than $10,000 6.8% 5.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.5% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.8% 6.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.3% 6.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.8% 9.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.3% 14.1% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.4% 11.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.3% 16.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.4% 9.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.4% 15.2% 11.4%

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.

  • 34.0% 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.

  • 10.0% 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
4% (1,888)
9-12th Grade
5% (2,361)
High School / GED
34% (16,055)
Some College
18% (8,499)
Associate's Degree
14% (6,611)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (6,138)
Master's Degree
10% (4,722)
Professional Degree
1% (472)
Doctorate Degree
1% (472)
Education Allegany County NY USA
< 9th Grade 4% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 6% 6%
High School / GED 34% 25% 26%
Some College 18% 15% 20%
Associate's Degree 14% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 10% 12% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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