Carrollton, New York Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Carrollton, New York
Town
A farm on Parkside Drive, south of Limestone
Carrollton, New York Location in New York
Country	United States
State	New York
County	Cattaraugus
Government
• Type	Town Council
Area
• Total	42.33 sq mi (109.63 km²)
• Land	42.29 sq mi (109.52 km²)
• Water	0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²)
Elevation	1,391 ft (424 m)
Population (2020)
• Total	1,214
• Estimate (2021)	1,208
• Density	29.18/sq mi (11.27/km²)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code	36-009-12661
GNIS feature ID	0978797

Carrollton is a small town located in Cattaraugus County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,214 people lived here. The town got its name from Guy Carrollton Irvine, who was one of the first people to settle in this area.

Carrollton is situated on the southern edge of Cattaraugus County. It lies to the southeast of the city of Salamanca.

History of Carrollton
- When Was Carrollton First Settled?
- Changes in Limestone Village
Geography of Carrollton
Population of Carrollton
- How Many People Live in Carrollton?
Famous Person from Carrollton
Communities and Places in Carrollton
See also

History of Carrollton

When Was Carrollton First Settled?

People first started settling in the area around 1822. The official Town of Carrollton was created on March 9, 1842. It was formed from a part of the town of Great Valley.

Changes in Limestone Village

In 1877, the community of Limestone became its own separate village within the town. However, in 2009, the voters decided to dissolve the village. So, by 2011, Limestone became a hamlet again, which means it's a smaller community within the town.

Geography of Carrollton

What is Carrollton's Area?

According to official measurements, the town covers a total area of about 109.66 square kilometers (42.33 square miles). Most of this area, about 109.55 square kilometers (42.29 square miles), is land. Only a small part, about 0.11 square kilometers (0.04 square miles), is water.

Rivers and Roads in Carrollton

The Allegheny River flows through the northern part of the town. It moves from the southeast towards the northwest. Another important waterway is Tunungwant Creek, also called "Tuna Creek." This creek flows from south to north through the middle of the town. It joins the Allegheny River near a place called Riverside Junction. The southern border of Carrollton is also the border with McKean County, in Pennsylvania.

Major roads also cross through Carrollton. The Southern Tier Expressway, which includes Interstate 86 and New York State Route 17, runs through the northern part of the town. U.S. Route 219 goes north-south through Carrollton. It connects with New York State Route 417 north of the Allegheny River.

Neighboring Towns and Areas

Carrollton shares its borders with several other towns and areas.

To the north: Great Valley
To the east: Allegany
To the south: Foster Township in McKean County, Pennsylvania
To the west: Red House

Population of Carrollton

How Many People Live in Carrollton?

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1850	515	—
1860	779	51.3%
1870	1,142	46.6%
1880	2,171	90.1%
1890	1,884	−13.2%
1900	1,385	−26.5%
1910	1,179	−14.9%
1920	1,013	−14.1%
1930	1,026	1.3%
1940	1,235	20.4%
1950	1,332	7.9%
1960	1,399	5.0%
1970	1,507	7.7%
1980	1,566	3.9%
1990	1,555	−0.7%
2000	1,410	−9.3%
2010	1,297	−8.0%
2020	1,214	−6.4%
2021 (est.)	1,208	−6.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

The population of Carrollton has changed over many years. In 2000, there were 1,410 people living in the town. There were 553 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. The average number of people in each household was about 2.51.

The population included people of different ages. About 26% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 13% of the population was 65 years old or older. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 39 years old.

Famous Person from Carrollton

Frederic Palen Schoonmaker was born in Limestone, Carrollton. He later became a US federal judge.

Communities and Places in Carrollton

Carrollton is home to several interesting communities and locations:

Allegany Reservation – A part of this reservation, belonging to the Iroquois people, is located in the northern section of the town.
Allegany State Park – A section of this large state park can be found in the western part of Carrollton.
Carrollton – This is the main hamlet of Carrollton. It used to be a stop on the Erie Railroad. You can find it in the northwest part of the town, just off Routes 219 and 417. This hamlet is mostly homes and has no businesses.
Irvine Mills – A small hamlet located south of Seneca Junction and north of Limestone on US Route 219.
Limestone – This community used to be a village and is now a census-designated place. It's in the southern part of the town, along US Route 219.
Mount Irvine – A small mountain peak that is about 2,324 feet (708 meters) high. It is located west of Irvine Mills.
New Ireland – This was once a community but is now a ghost town. It's located west of Limestone and is surrounded by Allegany State Park. Irish immigrants settled here in the 1840s during a time of great hunger in Ireland. The community was abandoned during the Great Depression when many people moved away.
Riverside Junction – A hamlet found west of Route 219, right by the Allegheny River.
Seneca Junction (also called "Allegany Junction" or "Bradford Junction") – This hamlet is at the point where Routes 219 and 417 meet, close to Interstate 86 exit 23.
South Carrollton – A hamlet located on Routes 219 and 417, just south of the main Carrollton hamlet.
South Vandalia – A hamlet located near the eastern border of the town, on County Road 30.
Tuna – This was a community that used to exist in the town.
Vandalia – A hamlet on the eastern border of the town, along Route 417. This area is known as the eastern entrance to the Allegany Reservation, and it has many local businesses.

Carrollton, New York facts for kids

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