The Town FilesAllegany County, New York
47,159 people. The median home is worth $101,700 (typical New York town: $217,700) and the median household earns $62,869.
Towns in Allegany County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellsville | 7,064 | $94,600 | $63,227 | 48.0 |
| Alfred | 5,157 | $146,600 | $42,337 | 20.5 |
| Wellsville | 4,587 | $91,200 | $55,096 | 42.9 |
| Alfred | 4,026 | $170,800 | $40,625 | 20.2 |
| Cuba | 3,126 | $113,000 | $75,903 | 44.8 |
| Caneadea | 2,294 | $156,600 | $82,563 | 22.7 |
| Amity | 2,171 | $87,300 | $61,042 | 37.8 |
| Hume | 2,073 | $110,600 | $68,958 | 40.3 |
| Bolivar | 2,029 | $80,600 | $58,548 | 42.3 |
| Friendship | 1,944 | $78,600 | $59,750 | 42.9 |
| Belfast | 1,637 | $95,600 | $64,954 | 38.8 |
| Genesee | 1,633 | $104,600 | $66,442 | 44.9 |
| Andover | 1,615 | $78,200 | $64,688 | 45.3 |
| Scio | 1,614 | $117,100 | $62,426 | 47.4 |
| Cuba | 1,517 | $85,900 | $61,776 | 34.8 |
| Almond | 1,512 | $151,300 | $85,000 | 43.4 |
| Houghton | 1,488 | $163,200 | $83,571 | 21.4 |
| Willing | 1,281 | $99,000 | $68,778 | 42.9 |
| Angelica | 1,272 | $87,800 | $60,063 | 48.7 |
| Independence | 1,085 | $100,800 | $68,750 | 41.9 |
| Friendship | 1,085 | $71,600 | $35,417 | 44.5 |
| Rushford | 1,079 | $113,700 | $58,977 | 55.9 |
| Wirt | 1,049 | $81,600 | $42,243 | 38.9 |
| Burns | 1,036 | $100,800 | $64,491 | 43.9 |
| Bolivar | 1,010 | $71,900 | $56,413 | 37.3 |
| Clarksville | 976 | $90,200 | $44,500 | 52.8 |
| Centerville | 929 | $119,800 | $83,000 | 26.2 |
| Andover | 890 | $72,000 | $66,136 | 43.3 |
| Belmont | 856 | $94,600 | $65,313 | 33.6 |
| New Hudson | 792 | $142,500 | $82,083 | 35.4 |
| Alma | 781 | $84,200 | $45,000 | 52.0 |
| Belfast | 745 | $94,600 | $56,250 | 34.5 |
| Angelica | 723 | $81,200 | $59,167 | 45.4 |
| Fillmore | 596 | $92,400 | $67,188 | 41.5 |
| Stannards | 585 | $124,600 | $74,286 | 44.1 |
| Scio | 525 | $127,400 | $57,143 | 56.0 |
| Granger | 519 | $125,000 | $66,875 | 39.7 |
People and housing
| Allegany County | Typical New York town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $101,700 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $763 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $62,869 | $80,740 |
| Median age | 38.7 | 43.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.9% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.2% | 9.3% |
Jobs and pay
13,565 jobs in 2024, average pay $53,004 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 547 storm events in Allegany County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Allegany County has been included in 25 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4825: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 8, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4625: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| July 8, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4180: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 12, 2013 | Flood | DR-4129: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).