Alford town is located in Berkshire County Massachusetts. Alford town has a 2024 population of 479. Alford town is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually and its population has decreased by -1.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 486 in 2020.
The average household income in Alford town is $142,961 with a poverty rate of 8.22%. The median age in Alford town is 61.6 years: 61.3 years for males, and 61.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alford town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 442 | 98.22% |
| Other race | 8 | 1.78% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 212 | 2.12 | 94.3 | 5.7 |
| Married | 129 | 2.49 | 94.6 | 5.4 |
| Non Family | 63 | 1.21 | 92.1 | 7.9 |
| Female | 12 | 2.08 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 8 | 3.5 | 100 | 0 |
2.51
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
94.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 9 | 2.33% |
| Associates Degree | 18 | 4.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 96 | 24.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 117 | 30.23% |
| High School Graduate | 66 | 17.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 1.55% |
| Some College | 75 | 19.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 374 | 359 | 202 |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $25,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $119,583 | $190,938 | $68,750 |
| High School Graduate | $23,438 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,389 | $73,250 | $30,625 |
| Some College | $28,958 | $58,125 | $19,583 |
$51,389
Average Earnings
$73,250
Average Male
$30,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.71% of Alford town residents speak only English, while 8.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 431 | 37 | 8.58% |
8.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.54%
Male Poverty Rate
5.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alford town is White, with 8.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alford town is White, with 8.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60% |
| High School | 9.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.04% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.17% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 2.2% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $114,688 | $167,568 |
| Households | $94,375 | $142,961 |
| Married Families | $122,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $84,760 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
69.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.1%
Male Marriage Rate
74.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
20
Number of Veterans
17
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 13 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20 | 5.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.8%
Labor Force Participation
46.1%
Employment Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
36%
Born in Alford town
91.78%
Native Born
8.22%
Foreign Born
2.89%
Non Citizen
5.33%
Naturalized
91.78% of Alford town residents were born in the United States, with 36% having been born in Massachusetts. 2.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 469 | -2 | -0.42% |
| 2028 | 471 | -2 | -0.42% |
| 2027 | 473 | -2 | -0.42% |
| 2026 | 475 | -2 | -0.42% |
| 2025 | 477 | -2 | -0.42% |
| 2024 | 479 | -2 | -0.42% |
| 2023 | 481 | -2 | -0.41% |
| 2022 | 483 | -3 | -0.62% |
| 2021 | 486 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 486 | -3 | -0.61% |
| 2019 | 489 | -3 | -0.61% |
| 2018 | 492 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 492 | -2 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 494 | -2 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 496 | -2 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 498 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 497 | -2 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 499 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 499 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 498 | 0 | 0% |