Allegany, NY Demographics

A map of Allegany's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,498	1,433	86.1%	92.8%
Multiracial	116	40	6.7%	2.6%
Asian	88	34	5.1%	2.2%
Hispanic	32	29	1.8%	1.9%
Black	6	3	0.3%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	5	0.0%	0.3%

Allegany, New York has an estimated population of 1,740, a large increase from the 1,544 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.1% White, 6.7% Multiracial, 5.1% Asian, 1.8% Hispanic, 0.3% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Allegany, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Allegany has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Allegany, that probability was 13.7% in 2020 and 25.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Allegany is ranked the 681st most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Allegany was ranked the 718th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Allegany's White Population

1,498 residents of Allegany, or 86.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Allegany is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Allegany ranks 238th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allegany's White population has grown by an estimated 4.5%. White residents' share of Allegany's population has decreased from 92.8% to 86.1%.

Allegany is more White than neighboring St. Bonaventure (82.3% White), and Olean (85.8% White). Allegany is less White than neighboring Weston Mills (92.6% White), Limestone (95.8% White), and Foster Brook (97.7% White).

Allegany's Black Population

6 residents of Allegany, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Allegany is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Allegany ranks 1140th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allegany's Black population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Allegany's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Allegany is more Black than neighboring Foster Brook (0% Black). Allegany is less Black than neighboring St. Bonaventure (1.6% Black), Olean (3% Black), Weston Mills (3.7% Black), and Limestone (0.8% Black).

Allegany's Asian Population

88 residents of Allegany, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Allegany is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Allegany ranks 477th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allegany's Asian population has grown by an estimated 158.8%. Asian residents' share of Allegany's population has increased from 2.2% to 5.1%.

Allegany is more Asian than neighboring St. Bonaventure (1.9% Asian), Olean (2.9% Asian), Weston Mills (0% Asian), Limestone (0% Asian), and Foster Brook (2% Asian).

Allegany's Hispanic Population

32 residents of Allegany, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Allegany is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Allegany ranks 1050th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allegany's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Allegany's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Allegany is more Hispanic than neighboring Olean (1% Hispanic), Weston Mills (1.1% Hispanic), Limestone (0% Hispanic), and Foster Brook (0% Hispanic). Allegany is less Hispanic than neighboring St. Bonaventure (10.2% Hispanic).

Allegany's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Allegany, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Allegany is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Allegany ranks 987th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allegany's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Allegany's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Allegany is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Bonaventure (1.6% Native American/Other), Olean (0.5% Native American/Other), and Limestone (2.9% Native American/Other).

Allegany's Multiracial Population

116 residents of Allegany, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Allegany is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Allegany ranks 938th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Allegany's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 190.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Allegany's population has increased from 2.6% to 6.7%.

Allegany is more Multiracial than neighboring St. Bonaventure (2.4% Multiracial), Weston Mills (2.6% Multiracial), Limestone (0.4% Multiracial), and Foster Brook (0.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.