Busti (CDP), New York facts for kids
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Busti, New York
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 Busti (CDP), New York
Location in New York
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| Country | USA |
| State | New York |
| County | Chautauqua |
| Town | Busti |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.26 sq mi (5.86 km2) |
| • Land | 2.26 sq mi (5.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,368 ft (417 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 349 |
| • Density | 154.15/sq mi (59.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 716 |
| FIPS code | 36-11440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0945336 |
Busti is a small community located in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet, which is a very small village. It is also a census-designated place (CDP), meaning it's an area that the government counts for population information, but it's not an officially incorporated city or town.
In 2020, about 349 people lived in the Busti hamlet. The larger area, called the town of Busti, had a total population of 7,351 people in 2010.
Where is Busti Located?
Busti hamlet is found in the eastern part of the larger town of Busti. It's located south of the main settlements in the town, which are closer to Chautauqua Lake.
The center of Busti is where five roads meet:
- Busti-Sugar Grove Road (goes southwest)
- Mill Road (goes southeast)
- Busti-Stillwater Road (goes east)
- Forest Avenue (goes northeast)
- Southwestern Drive (goes northwest)
The city of Jamestown is about 5 miles (8 kilometers) northeast of Busti, along Forest Avenue.
Busti's Natural Surroundings
Busti hamlet sits in a valley. This valley is on the north side of Stillwater Creek. Stillwater Creek flows east and eventually joins Conewango Creek. Conewango Creek is part of the larger Allegheny River watershed. A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a single river or lake.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the community of Busti covers a total area of about 2.26 square miles (5.86 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Busti?
This section tells us about the people who live in Busti. It's called demographics.
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| 2020 | 349 | — | |
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The population of Busti has changed over time. In 2010, there were 391 people living in the hamlet. By 2020, the population was 349 people. This information comes from the official United States Census.
