Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Alfred, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,819

Median Agei

20.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

68.5%3,299

Hispanic/Latino

13%626

Black

8.3%398

Asian

7.4%359

Two or More

1.8%89

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%32

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%8

Other

0.2%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.5%4

High School Diploma

9.4%75

Some College (<1 yr)

4%32

Some College (1+ yr)

7.5%60

Associate's Degree

4.9%39

Bachelor's Degree

23.3%186

Master's Degree

30.4%242

Professional Degree

1.5%12

Doctorate

15.9%127

HS or Higher

97.5%

BA or Higher

71.1%

Graduate+

47.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$170,800

Median Renti

$899

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

48.2%333

Renter-Occupied

51.8%358

Total Units

742

Homeownership

48.2%

Vacancy Rate

6.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.5%25

$50K–$100K

9.6%32

$100K–$150K

24.6%82

$150K–$200K

40.2%134

$200K–$300K

12.3%41

$300K–$500K

3%10

$500K–$1M

2.7%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

155

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

0.5%4

2000–2009

5.7%42

1990–1999

3.9%29

1980–1989

2.4%18

1970–1979

5.5%41

1960–1969

26.8%199

1950–1959

8.2%61

1940–1949

7.8%58

1939 or earlier

39.1%290

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.3%493

Electricity

28.2%195

Other

0.4%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$40,625

Mean Household Incomei

$59,716

Per Capita Incomei

$12,994

Poverty Ratei

10.5%

Unemploymenti

16.4%

Labor Forcei

1,888

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

20%138

$10K–$15K

8.7%60

$15K–$20K

6.1%42

$20K–$25K

2.7%19

$25K–$30K

5.4%37

$30K–$35K

4.3%30

$35K–$40K

1.2%8

$40K–$45K

8.8%61

$45K–$50K

2.3%16

$50K–$60K

5.1%35

$60K–$75K

3.6%25

$75K–$100K

10.6%73

$100K–$125K

7.5%52

$125K–$150K

4.5%31

$150K–$200K

3.9%27

$200K+

5.4%37

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3858%

By Region

Top Countries

China

India

Korea

Canada

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,461

Avg. Commutei

12.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,578

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

32(0.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.9%Insured

3.1%Uninsured