Eden, New York
Encyclopedia
Eden is a town
located south of Buffalo
, in Erie County
, New York
, USA. The population was 8,076 at the 2000 census. The basis for choosing the town's name is unknown.
The Town of Eden is one of the interior "Southtowns" of Erie County, lying in the south-central part of the county and south of Buffalo
. .
. Later, Eden gave up territory to form the Towns of Evans
and Hamburg
. The town was called "Hill's Corners" until 1822.
of 2000, there were 8,076 people, 2,855 households, and 2,235 families residing in the town. The population density
was 202.8 inhabitants per square mile (78.3/km²). There were 2,995 housing units at an average density of 29.0 persons/km² (75.2 persons/sq mi). The racial makeup of the town was 98.33% White, .41% African American
, 0.25% Native American
, 0.20% Asia
n, 0.01% Pacific Islander
, 0.31% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. 1.03% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 2,855 households out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.3% were married couples
living together, 7.9% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 21.7% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the town the population was spread out with 26.9% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $54,940, and the median income for a family was $60,640. Males had a median income of $41,405 versus $28,582 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $23,060. 2.4% of the population and 1.2% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 1.1% are under the age of 18 and 4.5% are 65 or older.
is a small annual festival held in Eden. Festivities usually include a craft show, an auto show, a small assortment of rides, a small parade, and lots of great local foods (most of which include some form of corn). There are also baseball and softball tournaments and a tractor pull.
During Summer months, usually around the Eden Corn Festival
, a Summer Concert Series is held in front of the Eden Elementary School. Here, local musicians play music for the townsfolk.
A factory in Eden, the Original American Kazoo Company, was established in 1916 and currently remains the only metal kazoo
factory in North America
. Located along Route 62, the factory contains a gift shop, as well as a museum that shows its history, and step by step kazoo assembly.
Town
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located south of Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
, 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...
, USA. The population was 8,076 at the 2000 census. The basis for choosing the town's name is unknown.
The Town of Eden is one of the interior "Southtowns" of Erie County, lying in the south-central part of the county and south of Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
. .
History
The first settler, Samual Tubbs, arrived around the 1800s. The Town of Eden was established in 1812 by partition of the (now defunct) 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....
. Later, Eden gave up territory to form the Towns of Evans
Evans, New York
Evans is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 17,594 at the 2000 census. The town derives its name from David E. Evans, an agent of the Holland Land Company and nephew of land agent Joseph Ellicott....
and Hamburg
Hamburg (town), New York
Hamburg is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 56,259.The Town of Hamburg is on the western border of the county and is south of Buffalo, New York. Hamburg is one of the "Southtowns" in Erie County...
. The town was called "Hill's Corners" until 1822.
Adjacent cities and towns
- Town of EvansEvans, New YorkEvans is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 17,594 at the 2000 census. The town derives its name from David E. Evans, an agent of the Holland Land Company and nephew of land agent Joseph Ellicott....
- west - Town of HamburgHamburg (town), New YorkHamburg is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 56,259.The Town of Hamburg is on the western border of the county and is south of Buffalo, New York. Hamburg is one of the "Southtowns" in Erie County...
- north - Town of BostonBoston, New YorkBoston is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 7,897 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Boston, Massachusetts....
- east - Town of North CollinsNorth Collins (town), New YorkNorth Collins is a town in Erie County, New York United States. The population was 3,376 at the 2000 census. The name is derived from its parent town, Collins....
- south - Town of BrantBrant, New YorkBrant is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. As of the 2000 U.S. census, the town had a population of 1,906. The town was named after the Mohawk leader Joseph Brant....
- southwest
Major highways in the Town of Eden
US 62 (Gowanda State Rd.), North-South Highway that passes through the town from its concurrency with NY 75 from Hamburg town line to the southwest corner of town into North Collins.
New York State Route 75New York State Route 75New York State Route 75 is a north–south state highway in Erie County, New York, in the United States. It extends for from an intersection with NY 39 in the Collins hamlet of Collins Center to an interchange with NY 5 in the town of Hamburg...
(Sisson Hwy.), North-South Highway through the town from its concurrency with US 62 at the v
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 8,076 people, 2,855 households, and 2,235 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 202.8 inhabitants per square mile (78.3/km²). There were 2,995 housing units at an average density of 29.0 persons/km² (75.2 persons/sq mi). The racial makeup of the town was 98.33% White, .41% African American
African American
African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
, 0.25% Native American
Native Americans in the United States
Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples in North America within the boundaries of the present-day continental United States, parts of Alaska, and the island state of Hawaii. They are composed of numerous, distinct tribes, states, and ethnic groups, many of which survive as...
, 0.20% Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
n, 0.01% Pacific Islander
Pacific Islander
Pacific Islander , is a geographic term to describe the indigenous inhabitants of any of the three major sub-regions of Oceania: Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia.According to the Encyclopædia Britannica, these three regions, together with their islands consist of:Polynesia:...
, 0.31% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. 1.03% of the population were Hispanic
Hispanic
Hispanic is a term that originally denoted a relationship to Hispania, which is to say the Iberian Peninsula: Andorra, Gibraltar, Portugal and Spain. During the Modern Era, Hispanic sometimes takes on a more limited meaning, particularly in the United States, where the term means a person of ...
or Latino
Latino
The demonyms Latino and Latina , are defined in English language dictionaries as:* "a person of Latin-American descent."* "A Latin American."* "A person of Hispanic, especially Latin-American, descent, often one living in the United States."...
of any race.
There were 2,855 households out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.3% 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, 7.9% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 21.7% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the town the population was spread out with 26.9% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $54,940, and the median income for a family was $60,640. Males had a median income of $41,405 versus $28,582 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 $23,060. 2.4% of the population and 1.2% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 1.1% are under the age of 18 and 4.5% are 65 or older.
Communities and locations in Eden
- ClarksburgClarksburg, New YorkClarksburg, New York is an unincorporated hamlet in the town of Eden in Erie County, New York, USA.-References:...
– A community on NY-75 in the southeast corner of the town. - EdenEden (CDP), New YorkEden is a hamlet in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 3,579 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Buffalo–Niagara Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area....
– 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 Eden (formerly, "Hills Corners" and "Eden Center"), located on US-62 in the western half of the town. . - East EdenEast Eden, New YorkEast Eden, New York is an unincorporated hamlet in the town of Eden in Erie County, New York, USA.-References:...
– A location near the eastern town line. - Eden ValleyEden Valley, New YorkEden Valley, New York is an unincorporated hamlet in the town of Eden in Erie County, New York, USA.Eden Valley has several businesses, including an alpaca ranch, golf course, and vegetable farms.-References:...
- A hamlet, formerly called "Tibbs Hollow," located on US-62 near the northern town line. - Eighteen Mile Creek – A stream with forks near Eden Valley.
Additional facts about the Town of Eden
The Eden Corn FestivalEden Corn Festival
The Eden Corn Festival is a small fair held in the agriculture-based town of Eden. Eden is located in Erie County, New York, and has some of the most fertile and well-drained soils in New York State, allowing farmers to grow over of corn annually, and produce more early corn than anyone else in...
is a small annual festival held in Eden. Festivities usually include a craft show, an auto show, a small assortment of rides, a small parade, and lots of great local foods (most of which include some form of corn). There are also baseball and softball tournaments and a tractor pull.
During Summer months, usually around the Eden Corn Festival
Eden Corn Festival
The Eden Corn Festival is a small fair held in the agriculture-based town of Eden. Eden is located in Erie County, New York, and has some of the most fertile and well-drained soils in New York State, allowing farmers to grow over of corn annually, and produce more early corn than anyone else in...
, a Summer Concert Series is held in front of the Eden Elementary School. Here, local musicians play music for the townsfolk.
A factory in Eden, the Original American Kazoo Company, was established in 1916 and currently remains the only metal kazoo
Kazoo
The kazoo is a wind instrument which adds a "buzzing" timbral quality to a player's voice when the player vocalizes into it. The kazoo is a type of mirliton, which is a membranophone, a device which modifies the sound of a person's voice by way of a vibrating membrane."Kazoo" was the name given by...
factory in North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
. Located along Route 62, the factory contains a gift shop, as well as a museum that shows its history, and step by step kazoo assembly.