Alexander (village), New York facts for kids
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Alexander, New York
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Location in Genesee County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Genesee |
| Town | Alexander |
| Named for | Alexander Rea |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.44 sq mi (1.13 km2) |
| • Land | 0.44 sq mi (1.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 518 |
| • Density | 1,185.35/sq mi (457.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14005
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| Area code(s) | 585 |
| FIPS code | 36-01154 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0942301 |
Alexander is a small village located in Genesee County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 518 people lived there. The village is named after an early settler, Alexander Rea.
Alexander village is found within the larger Town of Alexander. It's in the southern-central part of the town, just south of Batavia.
Did you know Alexander is one of only twelve villages in New York that still uses its original special rulebook, called a charter? Most other villages have changed to a more common set of rules for how villages are run.
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History of Alexander Village
The village of Alexander was started by Alexander Rea. He bought the land in 1802. The village officially became a recognized community in 1834.
Geography and Location
Alexander village covers a total area of about 1.1 square kilometers (0.44 square miles). All of this area is land.
The Tonawanda Creek flows through the village towards the northeast. This creek eventually flows into the Niagara River. Alexander is located where two important roads meet: Alexander Road (NY Route 98) and Broadway (US Route 20).
- NY 98 goes north about 8 miles (13 km) to Batavia, which is the main town of the county. It goes south about 3 miles (5 km) to Attica.
- US 20 goes east about 26 miles (42 km) to Avon. It goes west about 22 miles (35 km) to Depew.
- The big city of Buffalo is about 32 miles (51 km) west of Alexander.
Famous Person from Alexander
- Barber Conable (1922–2003) was an important person from this area. He was a U.S. congressman for Genesee County from 1965 to 1985. Later, he became the president of the World Bank from 1986 to 1991.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 345 | — | |
| 1880 | 305 | — | |
| 1900 | 230 | — | |
| 1910 | 212 | −7.8% | |
| 1920 | 194 | −8.5% | |
| 1930 | 212 | 9.3% | |
| 1940 | 265 | 25.0% | |
| 1950 | 304 | 14.7% | |
| 1960 | 335 | 10.2% | |
| 1970 | 474 | 41.5% | |
| 1980 | 483 | 1.9% | |
| 1990 | 445 | −7.9% | |
| 2000 | 481 | 8.1% | |
| 2010 | 509 | 5.8% | |
| 2020 | 518 | 1.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 481 people living in Alexander village. There were 172 households, which means 172 different homes. About 41% of these homes had children under 18 living there. Most people in the village were White (98.34%).
The average age of people in the village was 33 years old. About one-third of the population (33.3%) was under 18.
See also
In Spanish: Alexander (villa) para niños
