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Alfred

New York · 4,026 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 $33,631. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $115,300. At a median age of 20.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 53% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 20.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,026
+2%since 2000
from 3,954 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
20.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 20.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 50.8%(31)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90.9%(36)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 140.8%(32)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 1940.4%(1,625)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2442.9%(1,729)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 344.7%(191)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 441.9%(78)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 541.8%(71)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 642.4%(95)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 741.8%(74)
US avg: 10%
75 to 841.2%(49)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.4%(15)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,631
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$7,732
−6%since 2000
from $8,224 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
38.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 37.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance0.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,300
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
37.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 34.5% in 2000
62.5% rent
Afford Score
3.4
−6%since 2009
from 3.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(3,533)
Black4.1%(163)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(108)
Asian2.7%(106)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(2,815)
Black12.7%(512)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(372)
Asian2.9%(118)
Other2.7%(108)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.4%(58)
Dominican0.8%(32)
Colombian0.5%(21)
Spaniard0.4%(17)
Cuban0.3%(12)
Ecuadorian0.3%(12)
Honduran0.2%(7)
Guatemalan0.1%(4)
+ 1 more hispanic origin group with data
Asian origin
Chinese2.8%(119)
Asian Indian1.1%(46)
Filipino0.6%(26)
Korean0.1%(6)
Pakistani0.1%(5)
Japanese0.1%(3)
Pacific Islander origin
Fijian0.1%(5)
Ancestry
German8.6%(361)
Irish7.9%(333)
Italian5.1%(214)
English3.4%(144)
Polish2.3%(97)
French1.9%(79)
West Indian1.2%(51)
Russian0.8%(34)
Welsh0.8%(32)
Swedish0.7%(30)
Haitian0.5%(23)
+ 27 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.5%(20)
Dutch0.4%(17)
American0.4%(16)
Ukrainian0.4%(16)
Lebanese0.4%(15)
Swiss0.3%(12)
Jamaican0.3%(12)
Iranian0.2%(10)
Syrian0.2%(7)
British0.2%(7)
Romanian0.1%(6)
Barbadian0.1%(6)
Egyptian0.1%(5)
Australian0.1%(5)
Finnish0.1%(5)
Nigerian0.1%(5)
Ghanaian0.1%(4)
Portuguese0.1%(3)
Czech0%(2)
Slovak0%(2)
Turkish0%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest Chinese population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
50.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.2 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
18.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.9%
−16.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.9%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
43.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−91.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married88.7%(2,350)
Married9.2%(243)
Widowed0.2%(5)
Divorced1.9%(50)
Women 15+
Never married86.1%(1,757)
Married10.3%(211)
Widowed1.7%(34)
Divorced1.9%(38)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alfred, New York?

Alfred, New York has about 4,026 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Alfred, New York earns about $33,631 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 $115,300, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Alfred, New York?

About 71.7% 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 38.7% 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 533 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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