Almond, New York Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

The current estimated population of Almond is 1,500, with 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained stable, supported by its small-town atmosphere and proximity to Alfred University.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1821
  • County: Allegany County
  • Land area: 1.5 square miles
  • Population density: 1,000 people per square mile
  • Area code: 607
  • Zip code: 14804

Geography and Location

Almond is located in southwestern New York, in Allegany County, near the border with Steuben County. The town is situated in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, surrounded by forests and rolling hills. Almond is located along Interstate 86, providing easy access to larger towns like Hornell and Alfred. The town’s economy is primarily supported by agriculture and its proximity to Alfred University. Almond experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers.

Demographics

Median resident age: 38.8 years
Median household income: $38,472
Median house value: $69,500

Population by Race

Races in Almond:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.7%)
  • Asian Indian (1.4%)
  • Other race (0.6%)

Ancestries: German (25.5%), English (20.4%), Irish (15.0%), United States (9.2%), Italian (4.6%), Dutch (3.7%).

Land area: 0.6 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Almond

  • High school or higher: 88.8%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 25.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 12.3%
  • Unemployed: 7.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 17.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Almond town

  • Never married: 25.9%
  • Now married: 57.3%
  • Separated: 3.1%
  • Widowed: 6.2%
  • Divorced: 7.4%

3.1% Foreign born (2.4% Asia).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Almond:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Almond:

  • GREATER ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL (about 55 miles; ROCHESTER, NY; Abbreviation: ROC)
  • ELMIRA/CORNING REGIONAL (about 61 miles; ELMIRA/CORNING, NY; Abbreviation: ELM)
  • BRADFORD REGIONAL (about 72 miles; BRADFORD, PA; Abbreviation: BFD)

Other public-use airports nearest to Almond:

  • HORNELL MUNI (about 6 miles; HORNELL, NY; Abbreviation: 4G6)
  • DANSVILLE MUNI (about 18 miles; DANSVILLE, NY; Abbreviation: DSV)
  • WELLSVILLE MUNI ARPT,TARANTINE FLD (about 23 miles; WELLSVILLE, NY; Abbreviation: ELZ)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Almond:

  • SUNY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY AT ALFRED (about 6 miles; ALFRED, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,588)
  • SUNY COLLEGE AT GENESEO (about 33 miles; GENESEO, NY; Full-time enrollment: 5,246)
  • FINGER LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 48 miles; CANANDAIGUA, NY; Full-time enrollment: 3,021)
  • CORNING COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 50 miles; CORNING, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,797)
  • ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 54 miles; ROCHESTER, NY; Full-time enrollment: 11,426)
  • MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 54 miles; ROCHESTER, NY; Full-time enrollment: 10,019)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER (about 56 miles; ROCHESTER, NY; Full-time enrollment: 7,207)

Schools

Public high school in Almond:

  • ALFRED-ALMOND JSHS (Students: 376; Location: 6795 RT 21; Grades: 07 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Almond:

  • ALFRED-ALMOND ES (Students: 359; Location: 6795 RT 21; Grades: KG – 06)

Libraries

Library in Almond:

  • 20TH CENTURY CLUB LIBRARY (Operating income: $19,887; Location: MAIN STREET; 12,828 books; 31 audio materials; 278 video materials; 44 serial subscriptions)