Allegany County, New York
NY · FIPS 36003 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 47,159 | — | #1,057 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,869 | -16.3% | #1,812 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.7 years | -0.5% | #2,445 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $101,700 | -63.9% | #2,960 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $763 | -34.4% | #2,390 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.2% | +28.5% | #2,155 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Allegany County has a population of 47,159, making it the #1,057 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.7 years, which is 0.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Allegany County is $62,869, ranking #1,812 out of 3,222 counties — 16.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.2% and unemployment stands at 7.1%.
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The median home value in Allegany County is $101,700 (-63.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $763/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.3%.
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94.8% of residents in Allegany County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% above the national rate.
About Allegany County, New York
Allegany County, New York has a total population of 47,159, making it the 1,057th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Allegany County is 38.7 years, which is 0.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Allegany County is $62,869, which ranks #1,812 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1%.
The median home value in Allegany County is $101,700, 63.9% below the national median. Renters in Allegany County pay a median gross rent of $763 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Allegany County, 24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.9 min.
Allegany County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.2%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
All data for Allegany County, New York comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.