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Allegany County

New York · 48,946 residents · 1,029.506 sq mi
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Allegany County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,305. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $66,100. Households here earn about 26% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48,946
−2%since 2000
from 49,927 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
48 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 48 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+8%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
46K47K48K50K51K1990201020202024Allegany County
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,305
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,106 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,058
+34%since 2000
from $14,975 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$568
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.9%
−33.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
26.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(46,701)
Black1%(494)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(670)
Asian0.9%(451)
Other1.1%(525)
Diversity Score10.7%(5,215)
Diversity Score
11
+84%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+36%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.9%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allegany County, New York?

Allegany County, New York has about 48,946 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Allegany County, New York earns about $41,305 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 $66,100, and the typical rent is about $568 a month.

How educated are people in Allegany County, New York?

About 18.6% 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 16.5% of people in Allegany County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Allegany County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Allegany County, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,524 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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