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The current estimated population of Allegany, New York is 7,667, with 48.6% male and 51.4% female. The town has seen stable population trends, serving as a small rural community in southwestern New York.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1831
  • County: Cattaraugus
  • Land area: 71.5 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 107 people per square mile
  • Area code: 716
  • Zip code: 14706

Geography and Location

Allegany, New York is located in Cattaraugus County, in the southwestern part of the state, near the Pennsylvania border. The town is home to St. Bonaventure University and is surrounded by the picturesque Allegheny River and rolling hills. Allegany’s rural landscape, combined with its proximity to larger towns like Olean, offers a peaceful lifestyle with access to urban amenities. The nearby Allegany State Park provides residents with opportunities for outdoor recreation, including hiking, camping, and fishing.

Demographics

Median resident age: 30.4 years
Median household income: $38,818
Median house value: $82,700

Population by Race

Races in Allegany:

  • White Non-Hispanic (95.8%)
  • Hispanic (0.9%)
  • Two or more races (0.9%)
  • Black (0.8%)
  • Asian Indian (0.7%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)

Ancestries: German (32.1%), Irish (26.8%), Italian (14.7%), English (11.2%), Polish (9.0%), United States (3.2%).

Land area: 0.7 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Allegany

  • High school or higher: 91.0%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 25.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 12.3%
  • Unemployed: 13.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 15.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Allegany town

  • Never married: 36.6%
  • Now married: 49.9%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 6.4%
  • Divorced: 6.5%

2.4% Foreign born (1.0% Asia, 0.9% Europe).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Allegany:

  • OLEAN GENERAL HOSPITAL WEST (about 5 miles; OLEAN, NY)
  • BRADFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 16 miles; BRADFORD, PA)
  • CUBA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC (about 17 miles; CUBA, NY)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Allegany:

  • BRADFORD REGIONAL (about 23 miles; BRADFORD, PA; Abbreviation: BFD)
  • CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY/JAMESTOWN (about 53 miles; JAMESTOWN, NY; Abbreviation: JHW)
  • BUFFALO NIAGARA INTL (about 60 miles; BUFFALO, NY; Abbreviation: BUF)

Other public-use airports nearest to Allegany:

  • GIERMEK EXECUTIVE (about 7 miles; OLEAN, NY; Abbreviation: 8G3)
  • GREAT VALLEY (about 13 miles; GREAT VALLEY, NY; Abbreviation: N56)
  • CATTARAUGUS COUNTY-OLEAN (about 14 miles; OLEAN, NY; Abbreviation: OLE)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Allegany:

  • SAINT BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY (about 18 miles; ST BONAVENTURE, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,538)
  • ERIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-SOUTH CAMPUS (about 50 miles; ORCHARD PARK, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,389)
  • SUNY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY AT ALFRED (about 51 miles; ALFRED, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,588)
  • JAMESTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 52 miles; JAMESTOWN, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,662)
  • SUNY AT BUFFALO (about 54 miles; BUFFALO, NY; Full-time enrollment: 21,661)
  • D’YOUVILLE COLLEGE (about 62 miles; BUFFALO, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,033)
  • CANISIUS COLLEGE (about 62 miles; BUFFALO, NY; Full-time enrollment: 4,002)

Schools

Public high school in Allegany:

  • ALLEGANY-LIMESTONE HS (Students: 466; Location: 3131 FIVE MILE RD; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Allegany:

  • ALLEGANY ES (Students: 562; Location: MAPLE AVE; Grades: PK – 05)
  • ALLEGANY-LIMESTONE MS (Students: 352; Location: 3131 FIVE MILE RD; Grades: 06 – 08)

Libraries

Library in Allegany:

  • ALLEGANY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $49,873; Location: 90 WEST MAIN STREET; 27,450 books; 423 audio materials; 570 video materials; 75 serial subscriptions)

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