Alfred, New York
Alfred: Town in New York
About
Alfred is a town located in the county of Allegany in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,237 and a population density of 166 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,909 inhabitants.
The town was created 217 years ago in 1808.
Quick Facts about Alfred
| Population : | 4,909 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Allegany County |
| Postal code : | 14802 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 607 |
| Area : | 31.63 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,778 feet / 542 meters |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1808 (217 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:22:06 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 155 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.68% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Alfred is located at 42°15'15"N 77°47'26"W (42.2542400, -77.7905500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Alfred decreased by 6.68% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,237 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,187 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,103 | -1.65% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,072 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,098 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,094 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,091 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,025 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,992 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,924 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,909 | -0.31% | estimation process |
People born in Alfred (3)
People born in Alfred, including Silent film actor, author Alfred Allen, botanist Lowell Fitz Randolph, long-distance runner John Tuttle, .
List
Schools in Alfred
College & universities near Alfred, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188641 | Alfred University | Alfred (NY) | 14802-1205 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Alfred, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROC | Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station | 320 Central Avenue | RAIL |
| BUF | Buffalo–Depew station | 55 Dick Road | RAIL |
| BFX | Buffalo–Exchange Street | 75 Exchange Street | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Alfred , Maine town in Maine, United States with a population of 3,142 people.
Other cities in Allegany County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Allegany County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wellsville | 3,821 | City in Cache County, Utah |
| Sanford | 2,275 | Town in Broome County, New York, United States |
| Caneadea | 2,233 | City in Allegany County, New York, United States of America |
| Marshall | 2,109 | Town in the U. |
| Hume | 1,956 | Town in New York, United States |
| Friendship | 1,850 | Town in New York state |
| Germantown | 1,828 | Census-designated place in Germantown, New York, United States |
| Scio | 1,693 | Town in New York, United States |
| Cuba | 1,589 | Town in New York |
| Belfast | 1,557 | Town in New York, United States |
| Almond | 1,513 | Town in New York, USA |
| Independence | 1,123 | Town in Allegany County, New York, United States |
| Rushford | 1,099 | Human settlement in Allegany County, New York, United States of America |
| Burns | 1,092 | Human settlement in Allegany County, New York, United States of America |
| Wirt | 1,025 | Human settlement in Allegany County, New York, United States of America |
| Andover | 965 | Town in Allegany County, New York, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Alfred distances to largest New York cities
