Cattaraugus Reservation, Erie County, New York facts for kids
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Cattaraugus Reservation
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Location of Cattaraugus Reservation in New York
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Location of New York in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Created | 1797 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25.60 sq mi (66.30 km2) |
| • Land | 25.26 sq mi (65.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.34 sq mi (0.87 km2) |
| Elevation | 849 ft (259 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,833 |
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1,901 |
| • Density | 75.25/sq mi (29.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14091
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| Area code(s) | 716 |
| Website | Seneca Nation of Indians |
The Cattaraugus Reservation is a special area of land in New York, United States. It is home to many members of the Seneca Nation of New York. This reservation is mainly located in Erie County. Smaller parts of it are also in Cattaraugus County and Chautauqua County.
The Seneca Nation manages most of its services and offices for the Cattaraugus Reservation in the Erie County section. In 2010, about 1,833 people lived here.
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Geography of Cattaraugus Reservation
The Cattaraugus Reservation covers about 25.7 square miles (66.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
A stream called Cattaraugus Creek flows along the southern edge of the reservation. Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes, forms part of its western border.
New York State Route 438 is the main road that goes through the reservation. Even though it's called a "state route," the Seneca Nation is actually in charge of maintaining this road.
People Living in Cattaraugus Reservation
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,001 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,833 | −8.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,135 | 16.5% | |
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In 2000, about 2,001 people lived on the Cattaraugus Reservation. Most of the people living here are Native American. There are also people of other backgrounds, including White residents.
Many households on the reservation have children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2 to 3 people. The average family had about 3 to 4 people.
The population includes people of all ages. About 35% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was around 30 years old. This means half the people were younger than 30 and half were older.
Famous People from Cattaraugus Reservation
- Porter Cornelius Bliss – A journalist and diplomat who worked for his country.
- Deerfoot – A well-known runner.
- Bemus Pierce – A former head football coach for the University at Buffalo.
See also
In Spanish: Reservación india de los Cattaraugus (condado de Erie, Nueva York) para niños
