Alfred, Maine Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

The current estimated population of Alfred is 3,000, with 50% male and 50% female. The population has remained steady, supported by its location as the county seat and rural charm.

City Facts

• Year founded: 1794
• County: York County
• Land area: 27.1 square miles
• Population density: 111 people per square mile
• Area code: 207
• Zip code: 04002

Geography and Location

Alfred is located in southern Maine, in York County, about 30 miles west of Portland. The town is situated in a rural setting, with rolling hills, forests, and farmland surrounding the area. Alfred is known for its historical buildings and serves as the county seat of York County. The town is close to major routes like U.S. Route 202 and Maine Route 4, providing access to the rest of the state. Alfred experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers, typical of northern New England.

Demographics

Median resident age: 42.2 years
Median household income: $40,583
Median house value: $113,600

Population by Race

Races in Alfred:

• White Non-Hispanic (98.4%)
• Two or more races (0.6%)

Ancestries: English (19.6%), French (16.3%), Irish (14.6%), United States (13.7%), French Canadian (9.4%), German (8.0%).

Elevation: 266 feet

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alfred

• High school or higher: 80.3%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 18.2%
• Graduate or professional degree: 6.3%
• Unemployed: 3.1%
• Mean travel time to work: 23.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alfred town

• Never married: 19.4%
• Now married: 59.8%
• Separated: 1.6%
• Widowed: 8.2%
• Divorced: 11.0%

1.7% Foreign born

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Alfred:

• HENRIETTA D GOODALL HOSPITAL (about 5 miles; SANFORD, ME)
• SOUTHERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER (about 18 miles; BIDDEFORD, ME)
• YORK HOSPITAL (about 23 miles; YORK, ME)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alfred:

• PEASE INTERNATIONAL TRADEPORT (about 29 miles; PORTSMOUTH, NH; Abbreviation: PSM)
• PORTLAND INTL JETPORT (about 31 miles; PORTLAND, ME; Abbreviation: PWM)
• BRUNSWICK NAS (about 62 miles; BRUNSWICK, ME; Abbreviation: NHZ)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alfred:

• SANFORD REGIONAL (about 7 miles; SANFORD, ME; Abbreviation: SFM)
• BIDDEFORD MUNI (about 18 miles; BIDDEFORD, ME; Abbreviation: B19)
• SKYHAVEN (about 20 miles; ROCHESTER, NH; Abbreviation: DAW)

Amtrak stations near Alfred:

• 14 miles: WELLS (696 SANFORD ST.). Services: ticket office, enclosed waiting area.
• 19 miles: SACO (130 MAIN ST.). Services: ticket office.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alfred:

• UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND-UNIVERSITY CAMPUS (about 18 miles; BIDDEFORD, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,251)
• SAINT JOSEPHS COLLEGE (about 23 miles; STANDISH, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,376)
• UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE-MAIN CAMPUS (about 30 miles; DURHAM, NH; Full-time enrollment: 12,586)
• UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE (about 33 miles; PORTLAND, ME; Full-time enrollment: 7,381)
• NORTHERN ESSEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 54 miles; HAVERHILL, MA; Full-time enrollment: 3,388)
• NEW HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE (about 58 miles; MANCHESTER, NH; Full-time enrollment: 3,251)
• MERRIMACK COLLEGE (about 61 miles; NORTH ANDOVER, MA; Full-time enrollment: 2,384)

Public primary/middle school in Alfred:

• ALFRED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 234; Location: RTE 111 PO BOX 579; Grades: KG – 06)

Libraries

Library in Alfred:

• ALFRED – PARSONS MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $36,255; Location: KENNEBUNK ROAD; 21,625 books; 276 audio materials; 310 video materials; 37 serial subscriptions)