Kenmore, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kenmore
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Knox Evangelical Presbyterian Church,
Tonawanda Municipal Building and downtown |
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Buffalo's first suburb; Ken-Ton(with Tonawanda) |
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Location in Erie County and New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Erie |
| Town | Tonawanda |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.44 sq mi (3.72 km2) |
| • Land | 1.44 sq mi (3.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 15,205 |
| • Density | 10,588.44/sq mi (4,088.77/km2) |
| Demonym(s) | Kenmoron |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
14217, 14223
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| Area code(s) | 716 |
| FIPS code | 36-39232 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0954497 |
Kenmore is a small village in Erie County, New York. It is located in the United States. In 2020, about 15,205 people lived there. Kenmore is part of the larger Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area.
The village is in the southern part of the town of Tonawanda. People often call Kenmore and Tonawanda "Ken-Ton" when they talk about the area. The city of Buffalo is right next to Kenmore on its south side.
Kenmore has received special recognition. In 2009, the American Planning Association called it one of the "Top 10 Great Neighborhoods" in the United States. It is also one of the country's most crowded villages.
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History of Kenmore
The village of Kenmore officially became a village in 1899. It was formed from a part of the town of Tonawanda. Kenmore is sometimes called "Buffalo's First Suburb." This means it was one of the first towns built near Buffalo for people to live in.
Founding of the Village
A person named Louis Eberhardt is known as the "father of Kenmore." He did not want the village to be named after himself. Mr. Eberhardt bought a lot of farmland. He then divided it into smaller plots for houses. This helped create the suburban area we know today.
The Eberhardt Mansion is a famous building in Kenmore. It is shown on the village's logo. You can find it at the corner of Delaware Avenue and Kenmore Avenue. This mansion was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The Kenmore Village Hall, also known as the Tonawanda Municipal Building, was listed in 2013.
Geography of Kenmore
Kenmore is located at specific coordinates: 42.964907 degrees North and -78.871679 degrees West. This helps us find it on a map.
The village covers a total area of about 1.4 square miles (3.72 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Neighboring Areas
Kenmore shares borders with other cities and towns:
- Town of Tonawanda is to the west, north, and east.
- Buffalo is to the south.
Main Roads in Kenmore
Several important roads run through or along Kenmore:
New York State Route 265 (Military Road) runs north–south. It forms the western edge of the village.
New York State Route 384 (Delaware Avenue) also runs north–south. It goes through the village and connects to Buffalo.- Elmwood Avenue (Erie CR 119) is another key north–south road in the village.
- Kenmore Avenue (Erie CR 307) runs east–west. It forms the southern border of the village.
Population of Kenmore
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 318 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,020 | 220.8% | |
| 1920 | 3,160 | 209.8% | |
| 1930 | 16,482 | 421.6% | |
| 1940 | 18,612 | 12.9% | |
| 1950 | 20,066 | 7.8% | |
| 1960 | 21,261 | 6.0% | |
| 1970 | 20,980 | −1.3% | |
| 1980 | 18,474 | −11.9% | |
| 1990 | 17,180 | −7.0% | |
| 2000 | 16,426 | −4.4% | |
| 2010 | 15,423 | −6.1% | |
| 2020 | 15,205 | −1.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The population of Kenmore has changed over the years. In 1900, only 318 people lived there. By 1960, the population grew to over 21,000 people.
In 2020, the village had 15,205 residents. Kenmore is known for being one of the most densely populated places in the United States. This means many people live in a small area.
Education in Kenmore
Students in Kenmore attend schools within the Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District. This district serves both Kenmore and the town of Tonawanda.
Famous People from Kenmore
Many interesting people have come from Kenmore:
- Adrian Adonis, a professional wrestler
- Zach Anner, a stand-up comedian
- Wolf Blitzer, a well-known journalist and news anchor
- Bob Cameron, a racing driver
- Jonah Heim, a professional baseball catcher for the Texas Rangers
- Green Jellÿ, a punk band
- Rusty Jeffers, a professional bodybuilder
- Gerda Weissmann Klein, a historian who wrote about the Holocaust and received the Medal of Freedom
- Beth Krom, a former mayor of Irvine, California
- Jill Krowinski, the current Speaker of the House in Vermont
- Chris Lee, a former US congressman
- John Massé, an animator
- Chuck McCoy, a radio personality and comedian
- Dan McFall, a retired NHL hockey player
- Bernard Joseph McLaughlin, a Roman Catholic bishop
- James McLernon, a retired car company executive
- Jerry Ross, a painter
- Vesta M. Roy, a former acting governor of New Hampshire
- Robin Schimminger, a former New York state assemblyman
See also
In Spanish: Kenmore (Nueva York) para niños
