Allegany County, New York Demographics 2026

Name: Allegany County, New York Demographics
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Allegany County, New York has a population of 47,027, the 50th most populous county in New York. The median household income is $61,233 and the median home value is $97,900. The poverty rate is 16.8%.

Allegany County Quick Facts

Population 47,027

Median Household Income $61,233

Median Home Value $97,900

Poverty Rate 16.8%

Unemployment Rate 7.2%

Median Age 38.9 years

Homeownership Rate 80.3%

Affordability Ratio 1.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 24.6%

High School Graduation 91.6%

Cities/Places 16

Population 47,027 50th of 62

Median Income $61,233 28% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.8%

Unemployment 7.2%

Median Household Income

Allegany

$61,233

$84,578

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Allegany

$97,900

$403,000

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.4%

$25K-$50K 20.8%

$50K-$100K 34.0%

$100K+ 25.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.3%

$10K-$15K

4.4%

$15K-$20K

4.0%

$20K-$25K

3.7%

$25K-$30K

3.7%

$30K-$35K

4.4%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

4.2%

$45K-$50K

4.3%

$50K-$60K

9.0%

$60K-$75K

9.9%

$75K-$100K

15.2%

$100K-$125K

10.3%

$125K-$150K

6.3%

$150K-$200K

5.1%

$200K+

4.1%

Employment

7.2% Unemployment Rate State: 6.2%|National: 5.2%

54.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.3%

Renter 19.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.6x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.9%

18-34

26.1%

35-54

20.6%

55-74

25.3%

75+

8.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Allegany County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Wellsville	4,846	$51,005	24.1%	$88,100
Alfred	4,632	$45,357	32.7%	$169,100
Cuba	1,755	$68,229	12.2%	$86,100
Houghton	1,685	$87,188	16.2%	$153,300
Bolivar	1,108	$53,317	19.1%	$66,400
Andover	968	$69,375	11.8%	$74,300
Belmont	903	$62,266	16.2%	$89,800
Friendship	783	$42,734	25.5%	$56,600
Belfast	648	$51,250	11.5%	$85,700
Scio	641	N/A	24.8%	$125,200
Richburg	623	$40,000	23.2%	$73,000
Angelica	610	$52,917	15.9%	$74,800
Stannards	606	$74,479	2.5%	$114,800
Fillmore	540	$64,643	2.4%	$88,600
Rushford	396	$52,188	15.3%	$62,600
Canaseraga	391	$72,813	24.5%	$70,800

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Population Overview

Allegany County is located in New York with a total population of 47,027. It is the 50th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 16 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Allegany County is 38.9 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Allegany County is $61,233. This is 28% lower than the state median of $84,578. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 16.8%. This is 23% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.7%. The unemployment rate is 7.2%. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $97,900. Housing costs are 76% lower than the state median of $403,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Allegany County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 48% higher than the state average of 54.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Allegany County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (93.0% vs 53.4%). The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 19.6%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.

Education

24.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Allegany County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against New York and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Allegany County, New York?

Allegany County has a population of 47,027, making it the 50th most populous county in New York.

What is the median income in Allegany County?

The median household income in Allegany County is $61,233 with a poverty rate of 16.8%.

How many cities are in Allegany County, New York?

Allegany County contains 16 Census-designated places.