Population 47,159 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Allegany County
Household size in Allegany County
| Period | Allegany County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.35 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Allegany County run small, averaging 2.40 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has crept up from 2.35 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Allegany County
| Period | Allegany County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.2 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.3 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
At 40.3, the median age in Allegany County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 38.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Allegany County
| Period | Allegany County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Allegany County than nationally: 9.0%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points, in line with the national trend. Allegany County has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five New York counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Allegany County
Renters in Allegany County
| Period | Allegany County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.4% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.7% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.7% of households in Allegany County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 57.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Allegany County
| Period | Allegany County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.8% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 29.3% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 22.0% of the housing in Allegany County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.5 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Allegany County
| Period | Allegany County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Allegany County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1964, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1960 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Allegany County
| Period | Allegany County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $581 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $630 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $685 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $782 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$201 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Allegany County costs $782 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $201 a month from 2006–10, a 35% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.5% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. No other New York county has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Allegany County
Bachelor's degrees in Allegany County
| Period | Allegany County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.4% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.6% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.7% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a quarter of adults 25 and older in Allegany County (27.7%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Allegany County
| Period | Allegany County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Allegany County have finished high school (91.9%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.1 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Allegany County
| Period | Allegany County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Allegany County than nationally: unemployment was 7.0%, against 5.4%. Only five of New York's 62 counties have higher unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Allegany County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegany County | 2.40 | 40.3 | 9.0% | 20.7% | 22.0% | 1964 | $782 | 27.7% | 91.9% | 7.0% |
| Cattaraugus County | 2.34 | 43.5 | 11.9% | 24.8% | 17.2% | 1961 | $799 | 21.1% | 89.1% | 5.0% |
| Steuben County | 2.37 | 43.6 | 9.6% | 26.7% | 16.2% | 1963 | $939 | 26.1% | 91.5% | 6.1% |
| Schuyler County | 2.40 | 46.7 | 9.3% | 20.8% | 21.9% | 1967 | $1,117 | 26.3% | 90.6% | 6.1% |
| Chemung County | 2.27 | 42.8 | 12.2% | 31.6% | 10.9% | 1957 | $1,117 | 27.5% | 90.8% | 5.9% |
| Chautauqua County | 2.33 | 43.2 | 12.7% | 31.1% | 17.2% | 1955 | $830 | 24.9% | 89.5% | 6.2% |
| Tioga County | 2.36 | 44.4 | 12.6% | 20.9% | 8.1% | 1966 | $1,014 | 25.0% | 91.1% | 5.5% |
| Broome County | 2.36 | 41.0 | 12.4% | 35.5% | 13.0% | 1960 | $1,042 | 31.7% | 90.7% | 6.9% |
| Delaware County | 2.22 | 49.0 | 9.5% | 22.7% | 32.4% | 1968 | $916 | 28.3% | 88.8% | 6.0% |
| Greene County | 2.43 | 48.0 | 6.9% | 22.8% | 28.7% | 1967 | $1,099 | 31.2% | 89.9% | 4.1% |
| Columbia County | 2.25 | 49.0 | 11.1% | 23.7% | 19.4% | 1965 | $1,305 | 38.7% | 91.6% | 5.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Allegany County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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