Poland, Chautauqua County, New York
Encyclopedia
Poland is a town
in Chautauqua County
, New York
, U.S.
The population was 2,467 at the 2000 census.
The Town of Poland is on the county's eastern border.
The Town of Poland was formed in 1832 from part of the Town of Ellicott
.
The early economy was based on forestry, but after the trees were cut down, agriculture dominated.
, the town has a total area of 36.9 square miles (95.6 km²), of which 36.8 square miles (95.3 km²) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) (0.27%) is water.
The Southern Tier Expressway (Interstate 86
and New York State Route 17
) passes across the northern part of the town. U.S. Route 62
and New York State Route 394
pass through the town.
)
of 2000, there were 2,467 people, 940 households, and 708 families residing in the town. The population density
was 67.1 people per square mile (25.9/km²). There were 990 housing units at an average density of 26.9 per square mile (10.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.14% White, 0.69% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.04% Asian, 0.24% from other races
, and 0.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.18% of the population.
There were 940 households out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples
living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the town the population was spread out with 25.9% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 102.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $37,195, and the median income for a family was $41,728. Males had a median income of $31,862 versus $22,036 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $17,115. About 6.6% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 3.7% 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
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, U.S.
United States
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The population was 2,467 at the 2000 census.
The Town of Poland is on the county's eastern border.
History
The town was first settled in 1804.The Town of Poland was formed in 1832 from part of 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 early economy was based on forestry, but after the trees were cut down, agriculture dominated.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 36.9 square miles (95.6 km²), of which 36.8 square miles (95.3 km²) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) (0.27%) is water.
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 Route 17
New York State Route 17
New York State Route 17 is a state highway that extends for through the Southern Tier and Downstate regions of New York in the United States...
) passes across the northern part of the town. U.S. Route 62
U.S. Route 62
U.S. Route 62 runs from the US-Mexico border at El Paso, Texas to Niagara Falls, New York, near the United States-Canada border. It is the only east-west US Route that connects Mexico and Canada.Parts of U.S...
and New York State Route 394
New York State Route 394
New York State Route 394 is a state highway located within Cattaraugus and Chautauqua Counties in southwestern New York, United States. Its western terminus is located on the shore of Lake Erie at an intersection with NY 5 in the Westfield hamlet of Barcelona...
pass through the town.
Adjacent towns and areas
(ClockwiseClockwise
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)
- EllingtonEllington, New YorkEllington is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 1,639 at the 2000 census.- History :The first settler arrived around 1814.The Town of Ellington was formed in 1824 from the Town of Gerry.-Geography:...
- RandolphRandolph (town), New YorkRandolph is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. The population was 2,681 at the 2000 census. The town was named after Randolph, Vermont....
- CarrollCarroll, New YorkCarroll is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 3,635 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Charles Carroll, a signer of the Declaration of Independence....
- EllicottEllicott, New YorkEllicott 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....
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 2,467 people, 940 households, and 708 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 67.1 people per square mile (25.9/km²). There were 990 housing units at an average density of 26.9 per square mile (10.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.14% White, 0.69% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.04% Asian, 0.24% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.18% of the population.
There were 940 households out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% 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, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the town the population was spread out with 25.9% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 102.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $37,195, and the median income for a family was $41,728. Males had a median income of $31,862 versus $22,036 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 $17,115. About 6.6% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.
Communities and locations in Poland
- Clark – A 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...
on Route 62 near the center of the town. - Clarks Corners – A location at Route 62 and Ericsson Road, east of Clark.
- 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 stream flowing through the town. - Hartson Swamp Wildlife Management Area – A conservation area south of Poland Center.
- Kennedy – A hamlet at the western junction of Route 62 and NY Route 394New York State Route 394New York State Route 394 is a state highway located within Cattaraugus and Chautauqua Counties in southwestern New York, United States. Its western terminus is located on the shore of Lake Erie at an intersection with NY 5 in the Westfield hamlet of Barcelona...
near the north town line. The area's post office (ZIP code 14747) and telephone exchange (716-267) are designated to Kennedy. This hamlet is located approximately 1 mile from I-86Interstate 86 (east)Interstate 86 is an Interstate Highway that extends for through northwestern Pennsylvania and southern New York in the United States...
. - Poland Center – A hamlet by the junction of Route 394 and County Road 42.
- Schermerhorn Corners – A location at the junction of Routes 62 and 394 in the northeast part of the town, just to the east of Kennedy.
- WaterboroWaterboro, New YorkWaterboro is a hamlet in Chautauqua County, New York, United States at an elevation of 1293 ft above sea level. Located in the northeast corner of the Town of Poland, it is now a little used railroad stop....
– A hamlet at County Road 67 and NY Route 394 in the northeast part of the town.