Celoron, New York
Encyclopedia
Celoron is a village in Chautauqua County
, New York
, United States
. It sits on the west boundary of the City of Jamestown, New York
and is surrounded by the Town of Ellicott
. The population was 1,295 at the 2000 census.
baseball team.
The name of the village comes from that of the French officer and explorer of Ohio – Pierre Joseph Céloron de Blainville.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 0.7 square miles (1.8 km²), all of it land.
The village is on the south shore of Chautauqua Lake
.
of 2000, there were 1,295 people, 526 households, and 357 families residing in the village. The population density
was 1,741.0 people per square mile (675.7/km²). There were 567 housing units at an average density of 762.3 per square mile (295.8/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 94.90% White, 0.77% African American, 0.46% Native American, 1.54% Asian, 0.54% from other races
, and 1.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.16% of the population.
There were 526 households out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples
living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.83.
In the village the population was spread out with 23.8% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.5 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $31,544, and the median income for a family was $33,333. Males had a median income of $30,980 versus $21,719 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $15,098. About 8.9% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.6% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.
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
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. It sits on the west boundary of the City of Jamestown, New York
Jamestown, New York
Jamestown is a city in Chautauqua County, New York in the United States. The population was 31,146 at the 2010 census.The City of Jamestown is adjacent to Town of Ellicott and is at the southern tip of Chautauqua Lake...
and is surrounded by the Town of Ellicott
Ellicott, New York
Ellicott is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 9,280 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Joseph Ellicott, an agent of the Holland Land Company....
. The population was 1,295 at the 2000 census.
History
The village of Celoron was incorporated in 1896. Beginning in 1898, it was the home of the Acme GiantsAcme Giants
The Acme Giants were a baseball team which played in the Iron and Oil League. They were founded by businessman Harry Curtis in 1898, in Celoron, New York, in the southwestern part of the state. The team was initially named the Acme Colored Giants, and were a team consisting solely of black players....
baseball team.
The name of the village comes from that of the French officer and explorer of Ohio – Pierre Joseph Céloron de Blainville.
Geography
Celoron is located at 42°6′24"N 79°16′53"W (42.106778, -79.281414).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the village has a total area of 0.7 square miles (1.8 km²), all of it land.
The village is on the south shore of Chautauqua Lake
Chautauqua Lake
Chautauqua Lake is located entirely within Chautauqua County, New York, USA. The lake is approximately long and wide at its greatest width. The surface area is approximately 13,000 acres . The maximum depth is about 78 feet...
.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 1,295 people, 526 households, and 357 families residing in the village. 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 1,741.0 people per square mile (675.7/km²). There were 567 housing units at an average density of 762.3 per square mile (295.8/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 94.90% White, 0.77% African American, 0.46% Native American, 1.54% Asian, 0.54% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.16% of the population.
There were 526 households out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% 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, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.83.
In the village the population was spread out with 23.8% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.5 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $31,544, and the median income for a family was $33,333. Males had a median income of $30,980 versus $21,719 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 $15,098. About 8.9% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.6% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
- Actress Lucille BallLucille BallLucille Désirée Ball was an American comedian, film, television, stage and radio actress, model, film and television executive, and star of the sitcoms I Love Lucy, The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour, The Lucy Show, Here's Lucy and Life With Lucy...
was raised in Celoron. There is a Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz CenterLucille Ball-Desi Arnaz CenterThe Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center is a museum in Jamestown, New York, dedicated to the lives and careers of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. The museum officially opened in 1996 "to preserve and celebrate the legacy of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz and enrich the world through the healing powers of love...
in nearby JamestownJamestown, New YorkJamestown is a city in Chautauqua County, New York in the United States. The population was 31,146 at the 2010 census.The City of Jamestown is adjacent to Town of Ellicott and is at the southern tip of Chautauqua Lake...
; for further information on the Center, see also the SaveLucyDesiCenter.org website http://www.savelucydesicenter.org. - Janis HansenJanis HansenJanis Hansen is an American talent agent and retired television and stage actress.-Acting career:A one-time Playboy bunny, Hansen was probably best known for her recurring role as "Gloria", ex-wife of Felix Unger on The Odd Couple between 1971 and 1975...
(former actress and Playboy Bunny, now an agent/manager), best known for playing "Gloria", Felix UngerFelix UngerFelix Unger was one of the principal characters in Neil Simon's play The Odd Couple. Felix was portrayed in the original Broadway production of the play by Art Carney, in the film by Jack Lemmon, and in the television series by Tony Randall.-Character overview:Felix is a divorced, middle-aged man...
's ex-wife on the TV series The Odd CoupleThe Odd Couple (TV series)The Odd Couple is a television situation comedy broadcast from September 24, 1970 to July 4, 1975 on ABC. It starred Tony Randall as Felix Unger and Jack Klugman as Oscar Madison. It was based upon the play of the same name, which was written by Neil Simon.Felix and Oscar are two divorced men....
, was born in Celoron.