Blasdell, New York facts for kids
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Blasdell, New York
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Village
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Lake Avenue in Blasdell
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| Nickname(s):
"The Gateway to the Southtowns"
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Location in Erie County and the state of New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Erie |
| Town | Hamburg |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.12 sq mi (2.91 km2) |
| • Land | 1.12 sq mi (2.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 2,539 |
| • Density | 2,258.90/sq mi (872.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14219
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| Area code(s) | 716 |
| FIPS code | 36-06849 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0944230 |
Blasdell is a small village located in Erie County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,539 people lived there. The village got its name from Herman Blasdell. He was the very first station master for the Erie and Pennsylvania railroad depot.
Blasdell is part of the larger Buffalo–Niagara Falls area. It is in the northern part of the town of Hamburg. To its north is the city of Lackawanna, which is just south of Buffalo. The village proudly calls itself the "Gateway to the Southtowns" of Erie County.
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History of Blasdell
The village of Blasdell started to grow because of the Erie Railroad. It was a "railroad town," meaning the railroad helped it develop. Blasdell officially became a village in 1898.
A famous professional wrestler named Ilio DiPaolo lived in Blasdell for many years. He opened an Italian restaurant on South Park Avenue in 1965. Even though he passed away in 1995, his family still runs the restaurant today.
Where is Blasdell?
Blasdell is located at 42°47′42″N 78°49′41″W / 42.79500°N 78.82806°W.
The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 1.1 square miles (2.9 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
Nearby Places
- City of Lackawanna is to the north.
- The Town of Hamburg surrounds Blasdell to the south, east, and west.
Main Roads in Blasdell
Several important roads are close to or run through Blasdell:
Interstate 90 (also known as the New York State Thruway) doesn't go directly through the village. However, it's just to the east. You can get to it using Mile Strip Road/Expressway (which is NY 179).
U.S. Route 62 (South Park Avenue) runs north and south through the village. It connects Hamburg in the south to Lackawanna in the north.
New York State Route 179 (Mile Strip Expressway) is an east-west road. It runs along the southern border of the village. This road is important for traffic moving between NY 5, US 62, and the NYS Thruway.
People of Blasdell
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 415 | — | |
| 1910 | 849 | 104.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,401 | 65.0% | |
| 1930 | 2,015 | 43.8% | |
| 1940 | 2,322 | 15.2% | |
| 1950 | 3,127 | 34.7% | |
| 1960 | 3,909 | 25.0% | |
| 1970 | 3,910 | 0.0% | |
| 1980 | 3,288 | −15.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,900 | −11.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,718 | −6.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,553 | −6.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,539 | −0.5% | |
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According to the census from 2000, there were 2,718 people living in Blasdell. There were 1,201 households, and 684 families. The village had about 2,362 people per square mile (912 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Blasdell were White (about 96.8%). A small number of residents were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 3.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 24.6% of the people in Blasdell were under 18 years old. About 17.2% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 36 years.
Famous Person from Blasdell
- Ilio DiPaolo – a well-known professional wrestler.
See also
In Spanish: Blasdell para niños
