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Angelica, New York
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 Angelica (village), New York
Location in New York
Angelica (village), New York
Location in the United States
Angelica (village), New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Allegany |
| Town | Angelica |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.15 sq mi (5.57 km2) |
| • Land | 2.15 sq mi (5.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,434 ft (437 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 723 |
| • Density | 335.97/sq mi (129.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14709
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| Area code(s) | 585 |
| FIPS code | 36-02176 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0942478 |
Angelica is a small village located in Allegany County, New York, United States. It's part of the larger town of Angelica. In 2020, about 723 people lived there.
Both the village and the town are named after Angelica Schuyler Church. She was the daughter of General Philip Schuyler. She was also the sister-in-law of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton.
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History of Angelica Village
The area where Angelica is located was first settled in 1802. The village of Angelica was officially formed in 1835. For a time, Angelica was the main center for the county government. This means it was the "county seat" where important county offices were located. Later, the county government moved to Belmont.
A man named Philip Church founded the village. He was the nephew of Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton. Philip Church inherited a large piece of land in New York. He decided to name the new town Angelica, in honor of his mother. In 1830, the population of Angelica was around 998 people.
Two important historical places in Angelica are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Old Allegany County Courthouse was added in 1972. The Angelica Park Circle Historic District was added in 1978. These listings help protect their historical importance.
Geography and Surroundings
Angelica village is located in the middle of the town of Angelica. It sits in a valley near Angelica Creek. This creek flows into the Genesee River. A major highway, the Southern Tier Expressway, runs through the southern part of the village. This highway is also known as Interstate 86 and New York State Route 17. You can get to Angelica from exit 31.
From Angelica, you can travel west about 31 miles (50 km) to Olean. Or you can go east about 62 miles (100 km) to Corning.
The village covers an area of about 2.15 square miles (5.57 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There is no water within the village limits.
The county fairgrounds are in the eastern part of Angelica. In the center of the village, there is a place called Park Circle. It even has a court for playing roque, which is a game similar to croquet. Angelica is known as the "Town where History Lives." Many antique shops are found here, attracting visitors from all over the state.
Angelica's Climate
Angelica has a type of climate called a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are warm to hot and often humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold.
| Climate data for the village of Angelica, New York, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 71 (22) |
75 (24) |
83 (28) |
90 (32) |
93 (34) |
100 (38) |
104 (40) |
98 (37) |
96 (36) |
94 (34) |
80 (27) |
70 (21) |
104 (40) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 55.5 (13.1) |
55.5 (13.1) |
67.1 (19.5) |
79.0 (26.1) |
86.4 (30.2) |
88.6 (31.4) |
89.9 (32.2) |
88.2 (31.2) |
86.2 (30.1) |
78.4 (25.8) |
68.1 (20.1) |
56.3 (13.5) |
91.5 (33.1) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 32.6 (0.3) |
35.3 (1.8) |
44.2 (6.8) |
57.4 (14.1) |
69.3 (20.7) |
76.4 (24.7) |
80.2 (26.8) |
78.4 (25.8) |
72.0 (22.2) |
60.3 (15.7) |
47.8 (8.8) |
37.3 (2.9) |
57.6 (14.2) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 22.9 (−5.1) |
24.4 (−4.2) |
32.3 (0.2) |
44.0 (6.7) |
55.2 (12.9) |
63.5 (17.5) |
67.4 (19.7) |
65.8 (18.8) |
59.2 (15.1) |
48.2 (9.0) |
38.2 (3.4) |
28.9 (−1.7) |
45.8 (7.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 13.3 (−10.4) |
13.5 (−10.3) |
20.4 (−6.4) |
30.6 (−0.8) |
41.2 (5.1) |
50.5 (10.3) |
54.6 (12.6) |
53.3 (11.8) |
46.3 (7.9) |
36.1 (2.3) |
28.7 (−1.8) |
20.5 (−6.4) |
34.1 (1.2) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −13.6 (−25.3) |
−9.4 (−23.0) |
−2.9 (−19.4) |
16.3 (−8.7) |
26.0 (−3.3) |
34.2 (1.2) |
41.9 (5.5) |
40.0 (4.4) |
31.3 (−0.4) |
22.1 (−5.5) |
10.5 (−11.9) |
−0.9 (−18.3) |
−16.9 (−27.2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −39 (−39) |
−40 (−40) |
−27 (−33) |
−10 (−23) |
14 (−10) |
26 (−3) |
32 (0) |
27 (−3) |
20 (−7) |
9 (−13) |
−15 (−26) |
−26 (−32) |
−40 (−40) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.58 (66) |
1.98 (50) |
2.68 (68) |
3.35 (85) |
3.54 (90) |
4.21 (107) |
4.05 (103) |
4.13 (105) |
3.92 (100) |
3.85 (98) |
2.96 (75) |
2.93 (74) |
40.18 (1,021) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 17.6 (45) |
14.8 (38) |
12.7 (32) |
3.4 (8.6) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
8.1 (21) |
15.5 (39) |
72.4 (184.36) |
| Average extreme snow depth inches (cm) | 9.1 (23) |
8.8 (22) |
8.9 (23) |
2.1 (5.3) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
4.2 (11) |
6.4 (16) |
12.3 (31) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 15.1 | 11.9 | 12.7 | 14.0 | 13.6 | 13.2 | 12.4 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 14.6 | 13.5 | 14.0 | 158.3 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 11.0 | 9.0 | 6.2 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 4.4 | 8.3 | 41.2 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 900 | — | |
| 1850 | 1,200 | 33.3% | |
| 1860 | 846 | −29.5% | |
| 1870 | 991 | 17.1% | |
| 1880 | 705 | −28.9% | |
| 1890 | 953 | 35.2% | |
| 1900 | 978 | 2.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,056 | 8.0% | |
| 1920 | 972 | −8.0% | |
| 1930 | 838 | −13.8% | |
| 1940 | 928 | 10.7% | |
| 1950 | 928 | 0.0% | |
| 1960 | 898 | −3.2% | |
| 1970 | 948 | 5.6% | |
| 1980 | 982 | 3.6% | |
| 1990 | 963 | −1.9% | |
| 2000 | 903 | −6.2% | |
| 2010 | 869 | −3.8% | |
| 2020 | 723 | −16.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 903 people living in Angelica. These people lived in 366 households, and 243 of these were families. The population density was about 420 people per square mile (162 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Angelica were White (98.01%). A small number were Native American or Asian. Some people identified with two or more races. Less than 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 32.5% of households had children under 18 living with them. About 52.2% of households were married couples. The average household had 2.47 people. The average family had 3.04 people.
The population's age was spread out. About 27.5% were under 18 years old. About 14.1% were 65 years or older. The average age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were about 87 males.
Education in Angelica
Students from Angelica attend Genesee Valley Central High School. This school is located in nearby Belmont. It was created in 1996 when the Angelica and Belmont school districts joined together.
See also
In Spanish: Angelica (villa) para niños
