Cheektowaga Northwest, New York facts for kids
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Cheektowaga Northwest
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Former CDP
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 Cheektowaga Northwest
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| Counties | Erie |
| Town | Cheektowaga |
| Area | |
| • Land | 6.90 sq mi (17.87 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 52,362 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14225
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| Area code(s) | 716 |
| FIPS code | 36-15022 |
Cheektowaga Northwest was a special area in New York. It was located in the northwestern part of the town of Cheektowaga. This area was counted separately during the 1960 United States Census. In 1960, about 52,362 people lived there. This special area stopped being counted on its own in 1970. Later, in 1980, it became part of the larger Cheektowaga CDP. The ZIP code for this area is 14225.
Where Was Cheektowaga Northwest?
Cheektowaga Northwest was a specific area in Erie County, New York. It was located in the western part of the state. To its west was the city of Buffalo. To its north was another special area called Eggertsville. The total land size of Cheektowaga Northwest was about 6.9 square miles.
What is a Census-Designated Place?
A census-designated place (CDP) is a special area defined by the United States Census Bureau. These areas are like towns or communities. However, they are not officially incorporated as cities or villages. They are created just for counting people and gathering information. This helps the government understand where people live.
How Did Cheektowaga Northwest Change?
Cheektowaga Northwest was counted as its own CDP in the 1960 census. In that year, over 52,000 people lived there. But by 1970, this specific census area was no longer used. It "dissolved," meaning it stopped being counted separately. Later, in 1980, the area became part of a bigger CDP. This new area was simply called Cheektowaga CDP. The population of this larger Cheektowaga CDP was 92,145 in 1980.
