Concord, New York facts for kids
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Concord
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| Town of Concord | |
Location in Erie County and the state of 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 |
| Incorporated | 1812 |
| Named for | Concord, Massachusetts |
| Area | |
| • Total | 70.09 sq mi (181.54 km2) |
| • Land | 69.93 sq mi (181.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,660 ft (510 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,316  |
| • Density | 121.87/sq mi (47.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14141
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| Area code(s) | 716 |
| FIPS code | 36-029-17585 |
Concord is a town located in Erie County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 8,494 people lived there. Many early settlers came from New England. They likely named the town after Concord, Massachusetts.
Concord is found on the southeastern edge of Erie County. Its main community is the village of Springville. Concord is also known as one of the "Southtowns" of Erie County.
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History of Concord, New York
Concord was first settled around 1807. It officially became a town in 1812. It was formed from a larger, older town called Willink. When it was first created, Concord covered a very large area. Over time, parts of Concord were used to create other towns. These new towns included Collins, North Collins, and Sardinia.
Famous People from Concord
Some well-known people have connections to Concord:
- Amos Eaton – A famous scientist.
- George T. Day – A pastor and writer.
- Elon Howard Eaton – An expert on birds (ornithologist) and an author. He was born in Concord in 1866.
- Thomas M. Reynolds – A former member of the U.S. Congress.
- Thomas J. Shear – A former politician in Wisconsin.
- Jack Yellen (1892 – 1991) – An American writer of song lyrics and movie scripts.
Geography and Location
Concord covers a total area of about 70.09 square miles (181.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
The southern border of the town is marked by Cattaraugus Creek. This creek also forms the northern border of Cattaraugus County.
Several important roads pass through Concord:
- U.S. Route 219 runs from north to south through the middle of the town.
- New York State Route 240 goes along the eastern side.
- New York State Route 39 crosses the town from west to east.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 2,786 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,924 | −30.9% | |
| 1840 | 3,021 | 57.0% | |
| 1850 | 3,242 | 7.3% | |
| 1860 | 3,183 | −1.8% | |
| 1870 | 3,171 | −0.4% | |
| 1880 | 3,400 | 7.2% | |
| 1890 | 3,881 | 14.1% | |
| 1900 | 4,086 | 5.3% | |
| 1910 | 4,391 | 7.5% | |
| 1920 | 4,223 | −3.8% | |
| 1930 | 4,453 | 5.4% | |
| 1940 | 4,524 | 1.6% | |
| 1950 | 5,291 | 17.0% | |
| 1960 | 6,452 | 21.9% | |
| 1970 | 7,573 | 17.4% | |
| 1980 | 8,171 | 7.9% | |
| 1990 | 8,387 | 2.6% | |
| 2000 | 8,526 | 1.7% | |
| 2010 | 8,494 | −0.4% | |
| 2020 | 8,316 | −2.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 8,526 people living in Concord. These people lived in 3,264 households. About 2,268 of these households were families. The population density was about 121.6 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Concord were White (98.40%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1.24% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 32.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (57.0%) were married couples. The average household had 2.55 people. The average family had 3.07 people.
The median age in Concord was 39 years old. This means half the people were younger than 39 and half were older. About 25.6% of the population was under 18. About 15.1% were 65 or older.
Communities and Places in Concord
Here are some of the smaller communities and interesting places you can find in the town of Concord:
- Concord – This is a small community (a hamlet) located in the center of the town.
- Craneridge – A neighborhood in the northeast part of Concord.
- East Concord – Another hamlet found near the eastern border of the town.
- Footes – A location in the southeastern part of the town.
- Fowlerville – A location near the northern border of the town.
- Kahes Bridge – An important historical spot in the town.
- Kissing Bridge – A popular ski resort located in the northeast corner of the town, right on NY-240.
- Morton Corners – A location in the southwest part of the town, west of Springville.
- Scoby Power Plant and Dam – This used to be a power plant on Cattaraugus Creek. Now, it's Scoby Dam Park, run by Erie County.
- Sprague Brook County Park – A county park located north of Footes.
- Springville – This is the main village in Concord. It's near the southern town line where routes NY-39, NY-240, and US-219 meet.
- Woodside – A hamlet located near the western border of the town.
- Wyandale (formerly "Woodwards Hollow") – A hamlet in the northwest part of the town.
See also
In Spanish: Concord (Nueva York) para niños
