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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Alfred

New York · 3,954 residents · 1.19 sq mi
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Alfred has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,313. Population has declined 13% since 1990. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $86,800. At a median age of 20.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 51% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 20.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,954
−13%since 1990
from 4,559 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
20.4
+1%since 1990
from 20.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 50.4%(16)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 90.6%(25)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 141.1%(43)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 1938.8%(1,534)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 2445.2%(1,788)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 343.4%(133)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 442.6%(102)
US avg: 16%
45 to 542.4%(95)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 642.2%(86)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 741.7%(66)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 841.2%(46)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.5%(20)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,313
−47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,242 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,224
+24%since 1990
from $6,628 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
37.7%
+21.3 ptssince 1990
from 16.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $69,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$411
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $336 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
34.5%
−5.9 ptssince 1990
from 40.5% in 1990
65.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(4,225)
Black3.1%(140)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(124)
Asian2.8%(128)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(3,533)
Black4.1%(163)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(108)
Asian2.7%(106)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Dominican1.2%(59)
Spaniard1%(46)
Mexican0.9%(45)
Ecuadorian0.9%(42)
Honduran0.5%(24)
Colombian0.3%(16)
Guatemalan0.3%(14)
Costa Rican0.2%(12)
Cuban0.2%(10)
+ 1 more hispanic origin group with data
Bolivian0.1%(3)
Asian origin
Chinese3.1%(151)
Asian Indian1.8%(86)
Korean0.8%(39)
Vietnamese0.3%(13)
Japanese0.2%(9)
Pakistani0.1%(5)
Malaysian0.1%(4)
Pacific Islander origin
Fijian0.2%(8)
Ancestry
German13.9%(672)
Irish10.9%(525)
English5.3%(254)
Italian4.9%(237)
Polish2.4%(116)
Scottish2.1%(100)
Arab1.7%(84)
Norwegian1.2%(59)
American1.2%(57)
French0.9%(42)
Swedish0.9%(42)
British0.8%(39)
+ 24 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian0.8%(38)
West Indian0.7%(35)
Dutch0.6%(31)
Welsh0.6%(30)
Slovak0.5%(26)
Egyptian0.5%(22)
Portuguese0.3%(16)
Lebanese0.3%(15)
Syrian0.3%(15)
Nigerian0.3%(15)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(13)
Jamaican0.2%(12)
Czech0.2%(10)
Iranian0.2%(9)
Ukrainian0.1%(7)
Barbadian0.1%(7)
Ghanaian0.1%(6)
Turkish0.1%(6)
Croatian0.1%(5)
Russian0.1%(5)
Romanian0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest Chinese population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.6%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 94.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
50.0%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 53.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.2 min
−24%since 1990
from 12.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married77.1%(1,765)
Married20.1%(459)
Widowed1.4%(33)
Divorced1.4%(31)
Women 15+
Never married76.6%(1,202)
Married17.9%(281)
Widowed2.9%(46)
Divorced2.5%(40)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alfred, New York?

Alfred, New York has about 3,954 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Alfred, New York?

The typical household in Alfred, New York earns about $21,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alfred, New York expensive?

In Alfred, New York, the median home is worth about $86,800, and the typical rent is about $411 a month.

How educated are people in Alfred, New York?

About 69.6% of adults age 25 and over in Alfred, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alfred, New York?

About 37.7% of people in Alfred, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alfred, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Alfred, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 605 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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