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Alfred, ME
Census-designated place in York County, Maine.
Population
661
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
168
ZIP codes
0
Alfred and its ZIP codes
Alfred at a glance
- Alfred is about 3.7 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $365,000 (23% above Maine) and median rent is $769 a month.
Local data for Alfred, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alfred, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
6.4%
Median home value
$365,000
Median rent
$769/mo
Homeownership
51.9%
Bachelor's or higher
19.1%
Median age
33.5
Average commute
32.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (176), Irish Americans (152), Italian Americans (31).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for York County. PPP loans are for Alfred.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,166
79,603 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,683
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.9B
FY 2026, $8,894 per person
How people get to work
Alfred, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone100.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 32.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alfred, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,136
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
2,796
3.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 10°F
51.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alfred, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Alfred
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SanfordCity | 4.4 mi | 47.8 |
| West KennebunkCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 3.5 |
| KennebunkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.7 |
| North BerwickCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| Milton Mills, NHCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Lake ArrowheadCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.2 |
| BiddefordCity | 13 mi | 30.1 |
| SacoCity | 13 mi | 38.6 |
| Milton, NHCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| KennebunkportCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3 |
| Union, NHCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| BerwickCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| Sanbornville, NHCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| Old Orchard BeachCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7.4 |
| South BerwickCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.7 |
| Somersworth, NHCity | 17 mi | 9.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alfred, ME in?
- Alfred is in York County, Maine.
- What is the population of Alfred, ME?
- About 661 people live in Alfred, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alfred?
- Nearby places include Sanford (4.4 mi), West Kennebunk (8.1 mi), Kennebunk (11 mi), North Berwick (12 mi), Milton Mills, NH (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023