Concord, New York
Encyclopedia
Concord is a town
in Erie County
, New York
, United States
. The population was 8,526 at the 2000 census. The town is believed to be named after Concord
, Massachusetts
by early settlers from New England
.
The Town of Concord is on the south border of the county. Its principal community is the Village of Springville
. Concord is one of the "Southtowns" of Erie County.
(now defunct). At the time of its formation, the town stretched across the entire south part of the county. The town lost much of its territory in the subsequent formation of the Towns of Collins
, North Collins
, and Sardinia
.
, the town has a total area of 70.2 square miles (181.8 km²), of which, 70.1 square miles (181.6 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (0.10%) is water.
The south town line, marked by Cattaraugus Creek
, is county line of Cattaraugus County
.
US Route 219 (north-south) passes through the middle of the town, and New York State Route 240
passes along the eastern side. New York State Route 39
crosses the town from west to east.
of 2000, there were 8,526 people, 3,264 households, and 2,268 families residing in the town. The population density
was 121.6 people per square mile (47.0/km²). There were 3,449 housing units at an average density of 49.2 per square mile (19.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.40% White, 0.50% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races
, and 0.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.24% of the population.
There were 3,264 households out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples
living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the town the population was spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $40,891, and the median income for a family was $49,848. Males had a median income of $38,930 versus $24,531 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $19,477. About 4.3% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.4% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.
Town
A town is a human settlement larger than a village but smaller than a city. The size a settlement must be in order to be called a "town" varies considerably in different parts of the world, so that, for example, many American "small towns" seem to British people to be no more than villages, while...
in Erie County
Erie County, New York
Erie County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 919,040. The county seat is Buffalo. The county's name comes from Lake Erie, which in turn comes from the Erie tribe of American Indians who lived south and east of the lake before 1654.Erie...
, 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 8,526 at the 2000 census. The town is believed to be named after Concord
Concord, Massachusetts
Concord is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the town population was 17,668. Although a small town, Concord is noted for its leading roles in American history and literature.-History:...
, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
by early settlers from New England
New England
New England is a region in the northeastern corner of the United States consisting of the six states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut...
.
The Town of Concord is on the south border of the county. Its principal community is the Village of Springville
Springville, New York
Springville is a village in the southeast part of the town of Concord in Erie County, New York, United States. Springville is the principal community in the town and a major business location in south Erie County. The population was 4,252 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Buffalo–Niagara...
. Concord is one of the "Southtowns" of Erie County.
History
Concord was first settled around 1807. The Town of Concord was established in 1812 from the Town of WillinkWillink, New York
Willink, New York is a former town in Western New York, USA. The name was derived from Willem Willink, one of the original investors of the Holland Land Company....
(now defunct). At the time of its formation, the town stretched across the entire south part of the county. The town lost much of its territory in the subsequent formation of the Towns of Collins
Collins, New York
Collins is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. The town is on the south border of the county and is considered to be one of the "Southtowns" of Erie County. The population indicated by the 2000 census was 8,307. The population for 2007 is estimated at 7,092, a loss of 1,215...
, North Collins
North Collins, New York
North Collins is the name of both a town and a village in New York:*North Collins , New York*North Collins , New York...
, and Sardinia
Sardinia, New York
Sardinia, New York is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. The town lies in the southeast corner of Erie County and is considered one of the county's "Southtowns." The town is southeast of Buffalo. The population was 2,692 at the 2000 census...
.
Notable people from Concord
- Elon Howard EatonElon Howard EatonElon Howard Eaton [sometimes "Elon Eton"] was an American ornithologist, scholar, and author.He was born in the Town of Collins near Springville, New York, the son of Lucien Eaton and Sophie Newton...
, Ornithologist, author, was born in Concord in 1866
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited 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 town has a total area of 70.2 square miles (181.8 km²), of which, 70.1 square miles (181.6 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (0.10%) is water.
The south town line, marked by Cattaraugus Creek
Cattaraugus Creek
Cattaraugus Creek is a stream, approximately 68 miles long, in western New York in the United States. The creek drains a wooded rural portion of western New York southwest of Buffalo into Lake Erie. In its lower course it flows primarily through the Cattaraugus Reservation of the Seneca tribe...
, is county line of 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:...
.
US Route 219 (north-south) passes through the middle of the town, and New York State Route 240
New York State Route 240
New York State Route 240 is a state highway in western New York in the United States. The southern terminus of the route is at an intersection with NY 242 in the Ellicottville community of Ashford in northern Cattaraugus County. Its northern terminus is at a junction with NY 324...
passes along the eastern side. New York State Route 39
New York State Route 39
New York State Route 39 is an east–west state highway in the western portion of New York in the United States. It begins and ends at intersections with U.S. Route 20 apart...
crosses the town from west to east.
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 8,526 people, 3,264 households, and 2,268 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 121.6 people per square mile (47.0/km²). There were 3,449 housing units at an average density of 49.2 per square mile (19.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.40% White, 0.50% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.19% 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 0.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.24% of the population.
There were 3,264 households out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% 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, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the town the population was spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $40,891, and the median income for a family was $49,848. Males had a median income of $38,930 versus $24,531 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 $19,477. About 4.3% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.4% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.
Communities and locations in Concord
- ConcordConcord (hamlet), New YorkConcord, New York is a small, unincorporated hamlet in the town of Concord in southern Erie County, New York, USA.-References:...
– The hamletHamlet (place)A hamlet is usually a rural settlement which is too small to be considered a village, though sometimes the word is used for a different sort of community. Historically, when a hamlet became large enough to justify building a church, it was then classified as a village...
of Concord, centrally located in the town. - East ConcordEast Concord, New YorkEast Concord, New York is a small, unincorporated hamlet in the town of Concord in southern Erie County, New York, USA.-References:...
– A hamlet by the east town line on Genesee Road. - FootesFootes, New YorkFootes, New York is a small, unincorporated hamlet in the town of Concord in southern Erie County, New York, USA.-References:...
– A location in the southeast part of the town. - FowlervilleFowlerville, New YorkFowlerville, New York is a small, unincorporated hamlet in the town of Concord in southern Erie County, New York, USA.-References:...
– A location near the northern town line. - Kahes Bridge – An historical location in the town.
- Kissing Bridge – A ski resort in the northeast corner of the town on NY-240 KB homepage.
- Morton CornersMorton Corners, New YorkMorton Corners, New York is a small, unincorporated hamlet in the town of Concord in southern Erie County, New York, USA.-References:...
– The location in the southwest part of the town, west of Springville on NY-39. - Sprague Brook County Park – a county park north of Footes.
- SpringvilleSpringville, New YorkSpringville is a village in the southeast part of the town of Concord in Erie County, New York, United States. Springville is the principal community in the town and a major business location in south Erie County. The population was 4,252 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Buffalo–Niagara...
– The Village of Springville is near the south town line at routes NY-39 and NY-240, along with US-219. - WoodsideWoodside, Erie County, New YorkWoodside, New York is a small, unincorporated hamlet in the town of Concord in southern Erie County, New York, USA.-References:...
– A hamlet near the west town line. - WyandaleWyandale, New YorkWyandale, New York is a small, unincorporated hamlet in the town of Concord in southern Erie County, New York, USA.-References:...
(formerly "Woodwards Hollow") – A hamlet in the northwest part of the town.