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
67th
Median Household Income $62,869 -16.3% #1,812 / 3,222
44th
Median Age 38.7 years -0.5% #2,445 / 3,222
24th
Median Home Value $101,700 -63.9% #2,960 / 3,222
8th
Median Gross Rent $763 -34.4% #2,390 / 3,222
26th
Poverty Rate 16.2% +28.5% #2,155 / 3,222
33th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.2%
Native Born
1.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$62,869 −16.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,812 of 3,222
44th percentile
Per Capita Income
$29,954 −27.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,436 of 3,222
24th percentile
Poverty Rate
16.2% +28.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,155 of 3,222
33th percentile
Unemployment Rate
7.1% +34.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,818 of 3,222
13th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.9% −26.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,250 of 3,222
61th percentile
Mean Commute Time
24.9 min −9.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,961 of 3,222
39th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$101,700 −63.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,960 of 3,222
8th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$763 −34.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,390 of 3,222
26th percentile
Homeownership Rate
79.3% +23.1% vs nat'l
Rank #749 of 3,222
77th percentile
79.3% Homeownership

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Health

94.8% of residents in Allegany County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% above the national rate.

94.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.8% +3.4% vs nat'l
Rank #729 of 3,222
77th percentile

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.