Alfred (town), New York
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Alfred is a town located in Allegany County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 5,140.
The Town of Alfred has a village named Alfred in the center of the town.
Alfred University and Alfred State College are located near the Village of Alfred.
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History
The Town of Alfred was incorporated in 1808 from part of the Town of Angelica.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 81.8 km² (31.6 mi²). 81.7 km² (31.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.19% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 5,140 people, 996 households, and 468 families residing in the town. The population density is 62.9/km² (163.0/mi²). There are 1,134 housing units at an average density of 13.9/km² (36.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 91.79% White, 3.46% Black or African American, 0.25% Native American, 2.47% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.95% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. 2.26% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 996 households out of which 21.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.3% are married couples living together, 4.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 53.0% are non-families. 33.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.28 and the average family size is 2.99.
In the town the population is spread out with 8.3% under the age of 18, 66.8% from 18 to 24, 9.7% from 25 to 44, 10.2% from 45 to 64, and 5.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 21 years. For every 100 females there are 135.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 138.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $32,067, and the median income for a family is $57,159. Males have a median income of $28,667 versus $29,821 for females. The per capita income for the town is $10,785. 22.5% of the population and 2.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.3% of those under the age of 18 and 3.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in the Town of Alfred
- Alfred -- The Village of Alfred in located in the north-central part of the town.
- Alfred Station -- A hamlet northeast of Alfred village on Route 244.
- Alfred Center -- A former hamlet on Whitney Valley Creek.
- Dykes Creek -- an important stream in the town's south.
- Five Corners -- A hamlet west of Alfred village on Route 244.
- Pine Hill -- An elevation east of Alfred village.
- Tip Top -- A hamlet south of Alfred village on Route 21.
- Tinkertown -- A location northeast of Alfred village on Route 244.
- Whitney Valley Creek -- An important stream in the north of the town.
External links
- Town/Village of Alfred history (http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyallega/alfred.html)
- Village and Town of Alfred (http://www.alfredny.org)