Arcade, New York facts for kids
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Arcade
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Location in Wyoming County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Wyoming |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47.11 sq mi (122.01 km2) |
| • Land | 47.00 sq mi (121.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,220  |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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4,219 |
| • Density | 87.29/sq mi (33.70/km2) |
| FIPS code | 36-121-02418 |
Arcade is a town located in Wyoming County, New York, United States. It's a place where about 4,220 people lived according to the 2020 census.
Inside the larger Town of Arcade, there's also a smaller village that shares the same name: Arcade. This town is found in the southwestern part of Wyoming County.
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History of Arcade Town
The Town of Arcade was first created in 1807. It was originally called the "Town of China." The name was changed to Arcade in 1866. Before that, this area was part of another town called Sheldon.
Trains and Historic Places
The Arcade and Attica Railroad is a special part of Arcade's history. It still moves goods (freight) along its tracks. You can also take fun trips on passenger trains that are pulled by old-fashioned steam locomotives.
A place called the Arcade Center Farm is also important. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. This means it's a special building or area that is worth protecting because of its history.
Geography of Arcade
Arcade is located in a unique spot. The southern border of the town touches Cattaraugus County. To the west, the town shares a border with Erie County.
Land and Water
The town covers a total area of about 47.2 square miles (122.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 47.1 square miles (121.9 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.1 square mile (0.3 square kilometers), is water.
Cattaraugus Creek is a stream that flows through the town. It runs southwards and goes through Arcade village.
Roads and Routes
Two main roads help people travel through Arcade. New York State Route 39 goes from west to east across the town. New York State Route 98 runs from north to south.
Climate in Arcade
Arcade has a type of weather known as a humid continental climate. This means there are big differences in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot, and often humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold.
Population of Arcade
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 780 | — | |
| 1830 | 2,387 | 206.0% | |
| 1840 | 1,437 | −39.8% | |
| 1850 | 1,961 | 36.5% | |
| 1860 | 2,037 | 3.9% | |
| 1870 | 1,742 | −14.5% | |
| 1880 | 2,000 | 14.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,840 | −8.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,877 | 2.0% | |
| 1910 | 2,131 | 13.5% | |
| 1920 | 2,412 | 13.2% | |
| 1930 | 2,404 | −0.3% | |
| 1940 | 2,387 | −0.7% | |
| 1950 | 2,570 | 7.7% | |
| 1960 | 2,861 | 11.3% | |
| 1970 | 3,048 | 6.5% | |
| 1980 | 3,714 | 21.9% | |
| 1990 | 3,938 | 6.0% | |
| 2000 | 4,184 | 6.2% | |
| 2010 | 4,205 | 0.5% | |
| 2020 | 4,220 | 0.4% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 4,219 | 0.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In the year 2000, there were 4,184 people living in Arcade. These people lived in 1,672 households, and 1,131 of these were families. The population density was about 88.9 people for every square mile.
About 33.1% of the households had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 2.50 people. The average family had about 3.06 people.
Age Groups
The population in Arcade is spread out among different age groups.
- About 27.2% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 7.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 14.0% were 65 years old or older.
The median age in the town was 38 years. This means half the people were younger than 38 and half were older.
Communities and Locations in Arcade
The Town of Arcade includes several smaller communities and specific locations:
- Arcade – This is the main village located in the southwestern part of the town.
- Arcade Center – A small community (called a hamlet) found where Old Cattaraugus Road and Genesee Road meet.
- Arcade and Attica Station – This is the train station located within Arcade Village.
- East Arcade – Another hamlet located on East Arcade Road, in the eastern part of the town.
- Punkshire Corners – A hamlet found in the northwestern corner of the town.
Notable People from Arcade
Some interesting people have connections to Arcade:
- Daniel F. Bakeman – He was the very last person to receive a special payment (veteran's pension) for serving in the American Revolutionary War.
- Paul Evans – A well-known former college basketball coach. He coached teams at Navy and Pittsburgh.
- Fran Striker – He was the person who created and wrote the famous The Lone Ranger radio and television shows. He had a summer home in Arcade and is buried in the Arcade Rural Cemetery.
See also
In Spanish: Arcade (Nueva York) para niños
