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.

Allegany, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,740

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.1%1,498

Two or More

6.7%116

Asian

5.1%88

Hispanic/Latino

1.8%32

Black

0.3%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.3%58

High School Diploma

19.6%213

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%67

Some College (1+ yr)

5.7%62

Associate's Degree

16%174

Bachelor's Degree

19.4%210

Master's Degree

20.4%221

Professional Degree

3.4%37

Doctorate

2.1%23

HS or Higher

98.2%

BA or Higher

45.3%

Graduate+

25.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$164,100

Median Renti

$772

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.6%482

Renter-Occupied

34.4%253

Total Units

851

Homeownership

65.6%

Vacancy Rate

13.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.1%10

$50K–$100K

12.9%62

$100K–$150K

29.5%142

$150K–$200K

33.6%162

$200K–$300K

16.8%81

$300K–$500K

4.6%22

$1M+

0.6%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

0.5%4

1990–1999

2.8%24

1980–1989

8.5%72

1970–1979

16.3%139

1960–1969

6.8%58

1950–1959

20.3%173

1940–1949

7.1%60

1939 or earlier

37.7%321

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78.2%575

Electricity

20%147

Wood

1%7

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%4

Fuel Oil

0.3%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,625

Mean Household Incomei

$99,435

Per Capita Incomei

$42,910

Poverty Ratei

16.6%

Unemploymenti

2.3%

Labor Forcei

908

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.7%49

$10K–$15K

5.7%42

$15K–$20K

1.1%8

$20K–$25K

4.6%34

$25K–$30K

3.1%23

$30K–$35K

4.2%31

$35K–$40K

3.8%28

$40K–$45K

5.3%39

$45K–$50K

3.7%27

$50K–$60K

3%22

$60K–$75K

10.3%76

$75K–$100K

11%81

$100K–$125K

6.3%46

$125K–$150K

7.2%53

$150K–$200K

15.2%112

$200K+

8.7%64

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 Vouchers1 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

784.5%

By Region

Top Countries

China

India

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

826

Avg. Commutei

19.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

883

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

64(4.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.4%Insured

1.6%Uninsured