Villenova, New York
Encyclopedia
Villenova is a town
in Chautauqua County
, New York
, United States
. The population was 1,121 at the 2000 census.
The Town of Villenova is on the eastern border of the county and is southeast of Dunkirk, New York
.
The Town of Villenova was formed from part of the Town of Hanover
in 1823.
, the town has a total area of 36.2 square miles (93.8 km²), of which, 36.1 square miles (93.5 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (0.22%) is water.
New York State Route 83
intersects New York State Route 322
by Balcom Corners.
in Cattaraugus County
, New York
, and the Town of Arkwright
is on the west. To the north is the Town of Hanover
, and the Town of Cherry Creek
is to the south.
of 2000, there were 1,121 people, 415 households, and 319 families residing in the town. The population density
was 31.0 people per square mile (12.0/km²). There were 489 housing units at an average density of 13.5 per square mile (5.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.86% White, 0.18% African American, 0.62% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.54% from other races
, and 0.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.07% of the population.
There were 415 households out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% were married couples
living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the town the population was spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $35,208, and the median income for a family was $39,125. Males had a median income of $30,833 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $14,240. About 10.0% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.7% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.
Town
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in Chautauqua County
Chautauqua County, New York
-Major highways:* Interstate 86/New York State Route 17 * Interstate 90 * U.S. Route 20* U.S. Route 62* New York State Route 5* New York State Route 39* New York State Route 60* New York State Route 394...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 1,121 at the 2000 census.
The Town of Villenova is on the eastern border of the county and is southeast of Dunkirk, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
.
History
Villenova was first settled around 1809.The Town of Villenova was formed from part of the Town of Hanover
Hanover, New York
Hanover is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 7,638 at the 2000 census.The Town of Hanover lies in the northeast corner of Chautauqua County.- History :The first settler arrived in 1796....
in 1823.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 36.2 square miles (93.8 km²), of which, 36.1 square miles (93.5 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (0.22%) is water.
New York State Route 83
New York State Route 83
New York State Route 83 is a state route located entirely in Chautauqua County, New York in the United States. It extends from an intersection with U.S. Route 62 in the hamlet of Conewango Valley to NY 60 in the hamlet of Laona, near Fredonia...
intersects New York State Route 322
New York State Route 322
New York State Route 322 is a state highway in the Southern Tier of New York, United States. The western terminus of the route is at an intersection with NY 83 in Balcom Corners, a hamlet within the Chautauqua County town of Villenova. Its eastern terminus is at a junction with U.S....
by Balcom Corners.
Adjacent towns and areas
The east town line is shared with the Town of DaytonDayton, New York
Dayton is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. The population was 1,945 at the 2000 census.The Town of Dayton is on the western border of Cattaraugus County.- History :...
in Cattaraugus County
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:...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, and the Town of Arkwright
Arkwright, New York
Arkwright is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, in the USA. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 1,126. The town is named after Richard Arkwright, the inventor of a spinning device....
is on the west. To the north is the Town of Hanover
Hanover, New York
Hanover is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 7,638 at the 2000 census.The Town of Hanover lies in the northeast corner of Chautauqua County.- History :The first settler arrived in 1796....
, and the Town of Cherry Creek
Cherry Creek (town), New York
Cherry Creek is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 1,152 at the 2000 census. The name is derived from that of a small stream that flows through the town amid many cherry trees....
is to the south.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,121 people, 415 households, and 319 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 31.0 people per square mile (12.0/km²). There were 489 housing units at an average density of 13.5 per square mile (5.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.86% White, 0.18% African American, 0.62% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.54% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.07% of the population.
There were 415 households out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the town the population was spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $35,208, and the median income for a family was $39,125. Males had a median income of $30,833 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 town was $14,240. About 10.0% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.7% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.
Communities and locations in Villenova
- Balcom – A hamlet on NY Route 83New York State Route 83New York State Route 83 is a state route located entirely in Chautauqua County, New York in the United States. It extends from an intersection with U.S. Route 62 in the hamlet of Conewango Valley to NY 60 in the hamlet of Laona, near Fredonia...
. - Balcom Corners – A hamlet east of Balcom at the junction of Routes 83 and 322.
- Conewango CreekConewango CreekConewango Creek is a tributary of the Allegheny River in Pennsylvania and western New York in the United States.The creek's drainage covers much of southeastern Chautauqua County, New York and southwestern Cattaraugus County, New York. The creek's most notable tributary is the Chadakoin River,...
– A small stream in the eastern part of the town. - East Mud Lake – A small lake north of Wango.
- HamletHamlet, New YorkHamlet, New York is a hamlet located in the Town of Villenova in Chautauqua County, New York, USA. It has a population of approximately 80 and is at an elevation of 1398 ft above sea level....
– A hamlet on Route 83 in the southwest part of the town and west of Balcomb village. - Skunks Corners – A hamlet at the east town line, east of Balcom village.
- Town Corners – A location in the southwest corner of the town.
- Wango – A hamlet in the northern part of the town.
- West Mud Lake – A small lake on the western town line near Route 83.
- Wrights Corners – A location north of Balcom village.