Alfred (village), New York

Alfred is a village located in the town of Alfred in Allegany County, New York, United States. The population was 4,026 at the 2020 census.

Alfred, New York
Village
Aerial view of Alfred village, taken April 2006. Alfred State College is near the bottom of the photo, and at the upper-middle is Alfred University.
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Location within the state of New York
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Alfred (the United States)
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Alfred (North America)
Coordinates: 42°15′20″N 77°47′21″W
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyAllegany
TownAlfred
First settled1807
Incorporated (Village)1881
Government
  MayorJim Ninos
Area
  Total1.19 sq mi (3.08 km2)
  Land1.19 sq mi (3.08 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,765 ft (538 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total4,026
  Density3,383.19/sq mi (1,306.43/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
14802
Area code607
FIPS code36-01198
GNIS feature ID0942313
Websitewww.alfredny.org

The village is home to both Alfred University and Alfred State College. In 2023, The Washington Post named it "the collegiest college town in America" due to its high ratio of students to non-students.

Due in part to the New York State College of Ceramics, Alfred has become a hub for ceramic artists and ceramic engineers.

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