Alfred (village), New York
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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.
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Alfred, New York | |
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Coordinates: 42°15′20″N 77°47′21″W | |
Country | United States |
State | New York |
County | Allegany |
Town | Alfred |
First settled | 1807 |
Incorporated (Village) | 1881 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Jim Ninos |
Area | |
• Total | 1.19 sq mi (3.08 km2) |
• Land | 1.19 sq mi (3.08 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 1,765 ft (538 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 4,026 |
• Density | 3,383.19/sq mi (1,306.43/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 14802 |
Area code | 607 |
FIPS code | 36-01198 |
GNIS feature ID | 0942313 |
Website | www |
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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.[2]
Due in part to the New York State College of Ceramics, Alfred has become a hub for ceramic artists and ceramic engineers.