Cuba (village), New York
Encyclopedia
Cuba is a village
in Allegany County
, New York
, United States
. The population was 1,633 at the 2000 census.
The Village of Cuba is in the western part of the Town of Cuba
at the junction of Routes 305 and 446 on Oil Creek.
The Village of Cuba was incorporated in 1850.
The South Street Historic District
was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
in 1988. The Main Street Historic District
was listed in 1999.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²).None of the area is covered with water, but Cuba Lake is northwest of the village.
The Southern Tier Expressway (Interstate 86
and New York State Highway 17) passes north of the village. NY Route 305
is an important north-south trunk road passing through the village. NY Route 446
runs parallel to the Southern Tier Expressway. Cuba is located on the Main Line of the Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad.
The village is near the border of Cattaraugus County, New York
and is south of Cuba Lake.
North Cuba and South Cuba are small communities respectively north and south of the village on Route 305.
of 2000, there were 1,633 people, 636 households, and 410 families residing in the village. The population density
was 1,369.0 people per square mile (529.8/km²). There were 698 housing units at an average density of 585.1 per square mile (226.5/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.31% White, 0.55% Black or African American
, 0.24% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.31% from other races
, and 1.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.78% of the population.
There were 636 households out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% were married couples
living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the village the population was spread out with 27.1% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 83.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.8 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $30,682, and the median income for a family was $34,879. Males had a median income of $30,682 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $14,594. About 9.6% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.0% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over.
Village
A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet with the population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand , Though often located in rural areas, the term urban village is also applied to certain urban neighbourhoods, such as the West Village in Manhattan, New...
in Allegany County
Allegany County, New York
Allegany County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 48,946. Its name derives from a Delaware Indian word, applied by settlers of Western New York State to a trail that followed the Allegheny River. Its county seat is...
, New York
New York
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, United States
United States
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. The population was 1,633 at the 2000 census.
The Village of Cuba is in the western part of the Town of Cuba
Cuba (town), New York
Cuba is a town in Allegany County, New York, USA. The Town lies on the western border of Allegany County, with the Village of Cuba within its borders. Cuba is approximately an hour and a half drive south of Rochester and Buffalo, New York...
at the junction of Routes 305 and 446 on Oil Creek.
History
An early missionary mentioned a native oil spring at this location.The Village of Cuba was incorporated in 1850.
The South Street Historic District
South Street Historic District (Cuba, New York)
South Street Historic District is a national historic district located at Cuba in Allegany County, New York. The district consists of and includes 48 contributing buildings. It encompasses the village of Cuba's most distinguished residential enclave. The structures date from about 1840 to about...
was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 1988. The Main Street Historic District
Main Street Historic District (Cuba, New York)
Main Street Historic District is a national historic district located at Cuba in Allegany County, New York. The district consists of nine acres and includes 31 contributing buildings. It encompasses the village of Cuba's commercial district, which includes a small number of prominent religious,...
was listed in 1999.
Geography
Cuba is located at 42°13′3"N 78°16′30"W (42.217743, -78.275261).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the village has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²).None of the area is covered with water, but Cuba Lake is northwest of the village.
The Southern Tier Expressway (Interstate 86
Interstate 86 (east)
Interstate 86 is an Interstate Highway that extends for through northwestern Pennsylvania and southern New York in the United States...
and New York State Highway 17) passes north of the village. NY Route 305
New York State Route 305
New York State Route 305 is a north–south route in the Southern Tier that runs from the Pennsylvania state line in Cattaraugus County to the hamlet of Belfast in Allegany County, where it ends at NY 19...
is an important north-south trunk road passing through the village. NY Route 446
New York State Route 446
New York State Route 446 is a state highway in the Southern Tier of New York in the United States. It parallels the Southern Tier Expressway very closely between Hinsdale and Cuba. The western terminus of the route is at an intersection with NY 16 north of the hamlet of Hinsdale...
runs parallel to the Southern Tier Expressway. Cuba is located on the Main Line of the Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad.
The village is near the border of Cattaraugus County, New York
Cattaraugus County, New York
Cattaraugus County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 80,317. The county seat is Little Valley.-History:...
and is south of Cuba Lake.
North Cuba and South Cuba are small communities respectively north and south of the village on Route 305.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,633 people, 636 households, and 410 families residing in the village. The population density
Population density
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was 1,369.0 people per square mile (529.8/km²). There were 698 housing units at an average density of 585.1 per square mile (226.5/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.31% White, 0.55% Black or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.24% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.31% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.78% of the population.
There were 636 households out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the village the population was spread out with 27.1% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 83.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.8 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $30,682, and the median income for a family was $34,879. Males had a median income of $30,682 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the village was $14,594. About 9.6% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.0% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over.