Eggertsville, New York facts for kids
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Eggertsville
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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 | Amherst |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.86 sq mi (7.41 km2) |
| • Land | 2.86 sq mi (7.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 15,561 |
| • Density | 5,439.01/sq mi (2,100.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14226
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| Area code(s) | 716 |
| FIPS code | 36-23701 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0949425 |
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 15,019 | — | |
| 2020 | 15,561 | 3.6% | |
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Eggertsville is a community located in New York, United States. It is known as a "hamlet" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a specific area that the government counts for population. It is not a full city or town on its own. Eggertsville is part of the larger town of Amherst in Erie County, New York. In 2010, about 15,019 people lived there. Eggertsville is also part of the bigger Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area. This is a large group of cities and towns that are connected.
Where is Eggertsville Located?
Eggertsville is found in the southwestern part of the town of Amherst. It is right next to the northeast side of the city of Buffalo. The northern edge of Eggertsville is marked by New York State Route 324. The eastern side follows Getzville Road and Berryman Drive. The southern and western borders of Eggertsville are the same as the edge of the town of Amherst.
A main road, New York State Route 5, also called Main Street, goes through Eggertsville. This road leads southwest to the center of Buffalo. It also goes east towards Williamsville, which is another community in the town of Amherst. The total area of Eggertsville is about 7.4 square kilometers (2.86 square miles), and all of it is land.
Learning in Eggertsville
Most of Eggertsville is served by the Amherst Central School District. This district provides education for students living in the area. A smaller part of Eggertsville is in the Sweet Home Central School District. This means students in Eggertsville go to schools in one of these two districts.
See also
In Spanish: Eggertsville para niños
