South Dayton, New York
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South Dayton is a village in Cattaraugus County
, New York, United States. The population was 662 at the 2000 census.
The Village of South Dayton lies within the Town of Dayton
by the southwest corner of the town and less than a mile from the county line of Chautauqua County
.
The arrival of the railroad in 1875 promoted the growth of the village.
The Village of South Dayton was incorporated in 1915
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 1 square miles (2.6 km²), all of it land.
County Road 2 (Main Street in the village) and NY-322
pass through the village.
Skunks Corners is a small community southwest of the village.
was 658.2 people per square mile (253.1/km²). There were 268 housing units at an average density of 266.5 per square mile (102.5/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.73% White, 0.30% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.45% from other races
, and 1.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.51% of the population.
There were 248 households out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 16.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.20.
In the village the population was spread out with 33.7% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 87.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $29,375, and the median income for a family was $32,917. Males had a median income of $25,833 versus $22,404 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $13,187. About 15.4% of families and 17.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.0% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.
(1984) and Planes, Trains & Automobiles
(1987) were filmed in the village.
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, United States. The population was 662 at the 2000 census.
The Village of South Dayton lies within the Town of Dayton
Dayton, 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 :...
by the southwest corner of the town and less than a mile from the county line of 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...
.
History
The community was also known as "Pine Valley."The arrival of the railroad in 1875 promoted the growth of the village.
The Village of South Dayton was incorporated in 1915
Geography
South Dayton is located at 42°21′46"N 79°3′6"W (42.362796, -79.051715).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 1 square miles (2.6 km²), all of it land.
County Road 2 (Main Street in the village) and NY-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....
pass through the village.
Skunks Corners is a small community southwest of the village.
Notable natives
- Bill BergeyBill BergeyWilliam Earl Bergey is a former American collegiate and Professional Football player. He played collegiately for Arkansas State University and for the American Football League's Cincinnati Bengals and the NFL Philadelphia Eagles....
, retired National Football LeagueNational Football LeagueThe National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
player who made five Pro BowlPro BowlIn professional American football, the Pro Bowl is the all-star game of the National Football League . Since the merger with the rival American Football League in 1970, it has been officially called the AFC–NFC Pro Bowl, matching the top players in the American Football Conference against those...
s during his career, was born and raised in the village. - Josh Roth, of the NFL's Buffalo BillsBuffalo BillsThe Buffalo Bills are a professional football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are currently members of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
and Kansas City ChiefsKansas City ChiefsThe Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They are a member of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Originally named the Dallas Texans, the club was founded by Lamar Hunt in 1960 as a...
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 662 people, 248 households, and 163 families residing in the village. The population densityPopulation 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 658.2 people per square mile (253.1/km²). There were 268 housing units at an average density of 266.5 per square mile (102.5/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.73% White, 0.30% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.45% 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 1.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.51% of the population.
There were 248 households out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 16.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.20.
In the village the population was spread out with 33.7% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 87.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $29,375, and the median income for a family was $32,917. Males had a median income of $25,833 versus $22,404 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 $13,187. About 15.4% of families and 17.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.0% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.
Trivia
Parts of the movies The NaturalThe Natural
The Natural is a 1952 novel about baseball written by Bernard Malamud. The book follows Roy Hobbs, a baseball prodigy whose career is sidetracked when he is shot by a woman who seeks to kill arrogant athletes to "better the world"...
(1984) and Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Planes, Trains and Automobiles is a 1987 American comedy film released by Paramount Pictures. It was written, produced and directed by John Hughes...
(1987) were filmed in the village.