Voter file loaded June 8, 2026 · figures are from that file, held as a fixed record
Allegany County, New York has 26,779 active registered voters — 51.9% Republican, 18.8% Democratic, and 23.0% with no party affiliation, as of June 2026.
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How Allegany County voted for president
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Allegany County at a glance.
Allegany County had an estimated 47,299 residents in July 2024, the 48th most populous of New York's 62 counties, up 1.8% since the 2020 census. Of those, 38,194 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 21.0% are 65 or older. Its 26,779 active registered voters equal about 70.1% of that voting-age population.
It covers 1,030 square miles of land (46 people per square mile). The largest towns and cities are Wellsville (6,927), Alfred (6,552), Cuba (3,086), Caneadea (2,252) and Amity (2,131). The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 38.7, a median household income of $62,869, 24.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 79.3% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them.
In 2024, 19,309 votes were cast for president, about 50.6% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 28.4% and the Republican ticket 71.6%. The two-party margin moved from R+21.7 in 2008 to R+43.2 in 2024.
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 47,299
- Population (2020 census base)
- 46,477
- Voting-age population (18+)
- 38,194
- Active voters per 100 adults
- 70.1
- Residents 65 and older
- 21.0%
- People per square mile
- 46
- Land area
- 1,030 sq mi
- Median age
- 38.7
- Median household income
- $62,869
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 24.9%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 79.3%
Largest towns and cities
- Wellsville 6,927
- Alfred 6,552
- Cuba 3,086
- Caneadea 2,252
- Amity 2,131
Presidential vote, 2008–2024
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Margin | Votes cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28.4% | 71.6% | R+43.2 | 19,309 |
| 2020 | 29.1% | 68.0% | R+38.9 | 20,782 |
| 2016 | 26.1% | 68.4% | R+42.3 | 17,111 |
| 2012 | 36.3% | 61.6% | R+25.3 | 15,601 |
| 2008 | 38.1% | 59.8% | R+21.7 | 18,406 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates and 2024 Gazetteer; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; certified county presidential returns. Growth, density and turnout are simple arithmetic on those figures.
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