Andover, New York facts for kids
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Andover, New York
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 Andover, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Allegany |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.50 sq mi (102.30 km2) |
| • Land | 39.43 sq mi (102.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,634  |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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1,615 |
| • Density | 44.56/sq mi (17.20/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
| ZIP code |
14806
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| FIPS code | 36-003-02154 |
Andover is a town located in Allegany County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 1,634 people lived there. The town is on the eastern side of Allegany County. It also includes the village of Andover.
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History of Andover
People first started settling in the Andover area around 1795. The Town of Andover was officially created in 1824. It was formed from a part of the town of Independence. Later, in 1855, the town grew bigger when a piece of the town of Wellsville was added to it.
Geography of Andover
Andover covers a total area of about 102.3 square kilometers (or 39.5 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 102.1 square kilometers (39.43 square miles). A very small part, about 0.2 square kilometers (0.07 square miles), is water.
The eastern edge of the town is the border with Steuben County.
Two main roads meet in Andover village: New York State Route 21 and New York State Route 417.
Andover's Population
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 598 | — | |
| 1840 | 848 | 41.8% | |
| 1850 | 1,476 | 74.1% | |
| 1860 | 1,724 | 16.8% | |
| 1870 | 1,873 | 8.6% | |
| 1880 | 1,988 | 6.1% | |
| 1890 | 1,766 | −11.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,869 | 5.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,990 | 6.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,809 | −9.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,905 | 5.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,996 | 4.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,973 | −1.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,801 | −8.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,839 | 2.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,956 | 6.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,981 | 1.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,945 | −1.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,830 | −5.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,634 | −10.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,615 | −11.7% | |
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According to the census from 2000, there were 1,945 people living in Andover. The population density was about 49 people per square mile.
The average household had about 2.62 people. The average family had about 3.13 people.
In terms of age, about 27.8% of the people were under 18 years old. About 14.1% were 65 years or older. The average age in Andover was 36 years old.
Communities and Locations in Andover
- Andover – This is the main village in the center of the town. State Routes 417 and 21 pass through it.
- Dyke Creek – A stream that flows through the town. It was named after one of the first people to settle there.
- Elm Valley – A small community, also called a hamlet. It used to be known as "Shoemakers Corners." It is located on the western edge of the town along Route 417.
Famous People from Andover
- Thomas Allen – He was born in Andover. He later became a politician and the Secretary of State for Wisconsin.
- Patsy Dougherty – He was a baseball player, an outfielder. He was the first player ever to hit two home runs in a single World Series game. He was also born in Andover.
See also
In Spanish: Andover (Nueva York) para niños
