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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Allegany County

New York · 50,470 residents · 1,029.506 sq mi
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Allegany County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,164. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $37,500. Households here earn about 27% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
50,470
+1%vs 2000
vs 49,927 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
49 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 48 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
31.3
−11%vs 2000
vs 35.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
46K47K48K50K51K1990201020202024Allegany County
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,164
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,106 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,907
−34%vs 2000
vs $14,975 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
14.8%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$318
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $423 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
73.1%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.8% in 2000
26.9% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−3%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(48,222)
Black0.7%(349)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(454)
Asian0.7%(356)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(2,884)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(49,695)
Black0.5%(266)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(370)
Asian0.6%(288)
Other0.4%(221)
Diversity Score5.6%(2,801)
Diversity Score
6
−4%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.9%
−6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
7.8%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+34%vs 2000
vs 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allegany County, New York?

Allegany County, New York has about 50,470 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Allegany County, New York?

The typical household in Allegany County, New York earns about $24,164 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Allegany County, New York expensive?

In Allegany County, New York, the median home is worth about $37,500, and the typical rent is about $318 a month.

How educated are people in Allegany County, New York?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Allegany County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Allegany County, New York?

About 14.8% of people in Allegany County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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