Alfred, New York

Alfred, New York
Remains of the Celadon Terra Cotta Tile Co. fire, December 1909
Alfred
Alfred
Coordinates: 42°15′22″N 77°47′23″W / 42.25611°N 77.78972°W / 42.25611; -77.78972
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyAllegany
Incorporated1808
Government
 • SupervisorFion MacCrea
 • Deputy SupervisorMatthew Snyder
  • Brad Burdick
  • Jesse Szalc
  • Stefanie Burdick
Area
 • Total
31.63 sq mi (81.91 km2)
 • Land31.48 sq mi (81.52 km2)
 • Water0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2)
Elevation
1,916 ft (584 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
4,896
 • Estimate 
(2021)
4,880
 • Density161.5/sq mi (62.36/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
14802 (Alfred village)
14803 (Alfred Station)
14804 (Almond)
14806 (Andover)
Area code607
FIPS code36-003-01209
Websitetownofalfredny.gov

Alfred is a town in Allegany County, New York, United States. The population was 4,896 at the 2020 census.

The Town of Alfred has a village named Alfred in the center of the town.

Alfred University and Alfred State College are located in the Village of Alfred.