Delevan, New York facts for kids
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Delevan, New York
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Main Street, July 2021
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 Delevan, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Cattaraugus |
| Town | Yorkshire |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,424 ft (434 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,043 |
| • Density | 1,049.30/sq mi (405.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14042
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| Area code(s) | 716 |
| FIPS code | 36-20115 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0948273 |
Delevan is a small village located in Cattaraugus County, New York. It is part of the larger town of Yorkshire. In 2020, about 1,064 people lived in Delevan.
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Village History
The first settlers arrived in the area around 1821. At first, the place was known as Yorkshire Center. However, its name was officially changed to Delevan in 1892. The village became an official, self-governing community in 1915.
Geography of Delevan
Delevan is in the northeastern part of Cattaraugus County. It is located in the east-central section of the town of Yorkshire. The village's exact coordinates are 42.4896 degrees north and 78.4798 degrees west.
Land Area and Roads
The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 2.57 square kilometers (or 0.99 square miles). All of this area is land.
A main road, New York State Route 16, goes through Delevan. Several county roads, including Routes 20, 21, and 73, also end near the village.
Nearby Communities and Waterways
Delevan is situated north of a community called Lime Lake. It is also south of the community of Yorkshire. West of the village, a stream called Elton Creek flows into the Lime Lake Outlet.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 547 | — | |
| 1930 | 558 | 2.0% | |
| 1940 | 554 | −0.7% | |
| 1950 | 611 | 10.3% | |
| 1960 | 777 | 27.2% | |
| 1970 | 994 | 27.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,113 | 12.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,214 | 9.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,089 | −10.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,089 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,064 | −2.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,054 | −3.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,089 people living in Delevan. These people lived in 436 households. About 279 of these households were families. The population density was about 1,113 people per square mile.
Age and Gender
The population of Delevan is spread out across different age groups. About 28.1% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 12.0% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were about 104.3 males.
Notable People
Delevan has been home to several interesting people:
- Rusty Dedrick – A talented trumpeter and composer.
- The Free Design – A pop music group that was active from 1967 to 1972.
- Frank Isbell – A professional baseball player. He played for the 1906 World Series champion Chicago White Sox.
- Charles Newton – An inventor known for his work with firearms.
