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Encyclopedia > Alfred (village), New York
Aerial view of The Village of Alfred, taken April 2006. Visible are three horizontal layers. Central is the Village of Alfred, lower is Alfred State College, and at the upper-middle is Alfred University

Alfred is a village located in the Town of Alfred in Allegany County, New York, USA. The population was 3,954 at the 2000 census. The village is named after Alfred the Great. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1600x1200, 563 KB) Author: Martin Klingensmith Source: Original Date: April 5, 2006 Aerial image about 2,500 feet above sea level of Alfred, New York. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1600x1200, 563 KB) Author: Martin Klingensmith Source: Original Date: April 5, 2006 Aerial image about 2,500 feet above sea level of Alfred, New York. ... Aerial view of Alfred State College taken in April 2006. ... Alfred University (Alfred) is a small, comprehensive university in the Village of Alfred in western New York State, USA, an hour south of Rochester and two hours southeast of Buffalo. ... A village is a human residential settlement commonly found in rural areas. ... Alfred is a town located in Allegany County, New York. ... Allegany County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. ... Official language(s) English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  Ranked 27th  - Total 54,520 sq mi (141,205 km²)  - Width {{{WidthUS}}} miles (455 km)  - Length 330 miles (530 km)  - % water 13. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...


The Village of Alfred lies in the north-central part of the Town of Alfred on the eastern edge of Allegany County.

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History

The village was first settled around 1807 and was incorporated in 1881. The village was previously called "Bakers Bridge." 1881 (MDCCCLXXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...


Geography

Alfred is approximately located at the 42.3° North latitude, 77.8° West longitude.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.1 km² (1.2 mi²), all land. but there is a small stream that flows throughout the year. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 3,954 people, 530 households, and 169 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,293.8/km² (3,352.5/mi²). There were 576 housing units at an average density of 188.5/km² (488.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 90.21% White, 4.40% Black or African American, 0.33% Native American, 2.71% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.21% from other races, and 1.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.73% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 530 households out of which 12.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 26.0% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 68.1% were non-families. 38.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.73. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...


In the village the population was spread out with 3.0% under the age of 18, 83.1% from 18 to 24, 5.9% from 25 to 44, 4.6% from 45 to 64, and 3.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 20 years. For every 100 females there were 144.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 147.2 males.


The median income for a household in the village was $21,313, and the median income for a family was $70,694. Males had a median income of $15,750 versus $39,375 for females. The per capita income for the village was $8,224. About 2.0% of families and 37.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Additional information about Alfred

Alfred is a small village nested in the beautiful hills of Western New York along the Southern Tier. The layout of the valley is such that the lowest part contains the village, and upon the hills to the East and West are Alfred University and Alfred State College (respectively). The valley was originally called "Kanakadea" (or "Canakadea," or other spellings) by Native Americans. Local college legends state that Kanakadea means "valley of the insane," as it was cursed either due to its being a burial ground, or purposely by the Indians as they were forced out by European settlers. The true translation of the Seneca Indian name "Canacadea" is "where the heavens rest upon the earth". source: *Alfred NY Sportsmen's Page Official language(s) English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  Ranked 27th  - Total 54,520 sq mi (141,205 km²)  - Width {{{WidthUS}}} miles (455 km)  - Length 330 miles (530 km)  - % water 13. ... The Southern Tier is a geographical term that refers to the counties of upstate New York State west of the Catskill Mountains along the northern border of Pennsylvania, with the exception of the counties in the far west of the state near the city of Buffalo. ... Alfred University (Alfred) is a small, comprehensive university in the Village of Alfred in western New York State, USA, an hour south of Rochester and two hours southeast of Buffalo. ... Aerial view of Alfred State College taken in April 2006. ... An Aani (Atsina) named Assiniboin Boy. ...


Alfred is located in the 607 (telephone) area code, 14802 zip (postal) code, and is in the second poorest county in the state (Allegany), neighboring one of the wealthiest, in terms of per capita income (Steuben). The closest cities are Hornell and Olean. A telephone numbering plan is a system that allows subscribers to make and receive telephone calls across long distances. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Allegany County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. ... Steuben County is a county located in the state of New York. ... Hornell is a city in Steuben County, New York, USA. The population was 9,019 at the 2000 census. ... Nickname: Enterprising City with the Hometown Touch Location of Olean in New York State County Cattaraugus County Mayor David Carucci Area    - City 16. ...


The elevation of Alfred is about 1700 feet, but due to the hilliness of the region, this varies greatly within the town. In Western New York (as in New England) there is a truism that "If you don't like the weather, wait ten minutes, it'll change." The hills greatly affect the weather, and resulting in quick changes as well as different conditions in neighboring valleys. The town is worth visiting on Hot Dog Day (early April). The states marked in red show New England. ... A truism is a claim that is so obvious or self-evident as to be hardly worth mentioning, except as a reminder or as a rhetorical or literary device. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ...


Located in Alfred Station, The Bicycle Man bicycle dealer is the largest retailer of recumbent bicycles in the Northeast.[1]


See also

To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Aerial view of Alfred State College taken in April 2006. ... Alfred University (Alfred) is a small, comprehensive university in the Village of Alfred in western New York State, USA, an hour south of Rochester and two hours southeast of Buffalo. ...

External links

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Municipalities and Communities of Allegany County, New York
(County Seat: Belmont)
Towns Alfred | Allen | Alma | Almond | Amity | Andover | Angelica | Belfast | Birdsall | Bolivar | Burns | Caneadea | Centerville | Clarksville | Cuba | Friendship | Genesee | Granger | Grove | Hume | Independence | New Hudson | Rushford | Scio | Ward | Wellsville | West Almond | Willing | Wirt
Villages Alfred | Almond | Andover | Angelica | Belmont | Bolivar | Canaseraga | Cuba | Richburg | Wellsville
CDPs Friendship | Houghton | Stannards
Reservations Oil Springs Reservation

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Alfred (village), New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (770 words)
In the village the population was spread out with 3.0% under the age of 18, 83.1% from 18 to 24, 5.9% from 25 to 44, 4.6% from 45 to 64, and 3.3% who were 65 years of age or older.
Alfred is a small village nested in the beautiful hills of Western New York along the Southern Tier.
Alfred is located in the 607 (telephone) area code, 14802 zip (postal) code, and is in the second poorest county in the state (Allegany), neighboring one of the wealthiest, in terms of per capita income (Steuben).
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