Cheektowaga (CDP), New York facts for kids
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Cheektowaga, New York
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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 | Cheektowaga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25.43 sq mi (65.87 km2) |
| • Land | 25.38 sq mi (65.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 76,829 |
| • Density | 3,027.62/sq mi (1,168.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 716 |
| FIPS code | 36-15000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0971948 |
Cheektowaga is a community located in Erie County, New York, in the United States. It is considered a suburban area. In 2020, about 76,829 people lived there. This makes it one of the largest communities of its kind in New York.
Cheektowaga is part of the larger Buffalo and Niagara Falls metropolitan area. This means it's connected to these bigger cities. The Buffalo Niagara International Airport is also located within Cheektowaga.
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Where is Cheektowaga Located?
Cheektowaga is found at coordinates 42°54′43″N 78°45′34″W / 42.91194°N 78.75944°W. It covers an area of about 25.5 square miles (65.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Cheektowaga
This section talks about the people who live in Cheektowaga.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Cheektowaga has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 92,145 | — | |
| 1990 | 84,387 | −8.4% | |
| 2000 | 79,988 | −5.2% | |
| 2010 | 75,178 | −6.0% | |
| 2020 | 76,829 | 2.2% | |
| Historical Population Figures Cheektowaga (CDP) |
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- In 1980, the population was 92,145.
- By 2000, it was 79,988 people.
- In 2020, the population was 76,829.
Who Lives Here?
According to the 2000 census, there were almost 80,000 people living in Cheektowaga. Most of the people were White. There were also people who identified as Black, Native American, and Asian. A small number of people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were over 34,000 households in Cheektowaga.
- About 25.5% of these households had children under 18 living there.
- Nearly half of the households were married couples living together.
- The average household had about 2.31 people.
- The average family had about 2.91 people.
Age Groups
The people in Cheektowaga are of different ages.
- About 20.6% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 20.6% of the population was 65 years old or older.
- The average age of people in Cheektowaga was 41 years.
Income Levels
In 2000, the average income for a household in Cheektowaga was $37,928. For families, the average income was $46,486. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line. This included about 8.5% of those under 18.
