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Kiantone, New York
County Route 49 southbound entering the hamlet of Kiantone.
County Route 49 southbound entering the hamlet of Kiantone.
Location within Chautauqua County and New York
Location within Chautauqua County and New York
Kiantone, New York is located in New York
Kiantone, New York
Kiantone, New York
Location in New York
Country United States
State New York
County Chautauqua
Government
 • Type Town Council
Area
 • Total 18.54 sq mi (48.01 km2)
 • Land 18.40 sq mi (47.65 km2)
 • Water 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2)
Elevation
1,480 ft (451 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,388
 • Estimate 
(2021)
1,376
 • Density 71.70/sq mi (27.68/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code 36-013-39507
GNIS feature ID 0979115

Kiantone (pronounced KIN-tone) is a small town located in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community.

In 2020, about 1,388 people lived in Kiantone. The town is just south of the city of Jamestown. It also sits right on the southern border of Chautauqua County and the state of New York.

History of Kiantone

People first started settling in the Kiantone area around the year 1807. This was a time when many new communities were forming in New York.

The town of Kiantone was officially created in 1853. It was formed from a part of the nearby town of Carroll.

Geography and Location

Kiantone covers a total area of about 48 square kilometers (18.5 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 47.6 square kilometers (18.4 square miles). A small part, about 0.4 square kilometers (0.14 square miles), is water.

Major Roads in Kiantone

Several important roads pass through the town. These include U.S. Route 62, New York State Route 60, and County Route 380. These roads help people travel in and out of Kiantone.

Rivers and Waterways

The Conewango Creek flows along most of the eastern border of Kiantone. This creek is a tributary (a smaller stream that flows into a larger river) of the Allegheny River. It flows south from Kiantone into the state of Pennsylvania.

Neighboring Towns and Areas

Kiantone shares its borders with several other towns and townships:

  • To the south, it borders Pine Grove and Farmington. Both of these are in Warren County, Pennsylvania.
  • To the east, you'll find the town of Carroll.
  • To the west is the town of Busti.
  • To the north, Kiantone is next to the city of Jamestown and the town of Ellicott.

Population and People

Historical population
Census Pop.
1860 552
1870 539 −2.4%
1880 513 −4.8%
1890 496 −3.3%
1900 491 −1.0%
1910 520 5.9%
1920 623 19.8%
1930 706 13.3%
1940 849 20.3%
1950 976 15.0%
1960 1,254 28.5%
1970 1,340 6.9%
1980 1,443 7.7%
1990 1,322 −8.4%
2000 1,387 4.9%
2010 1,350 −2.7%
2020 1,388 2.8%
2021 (est.) 1,376 1.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

The population of Kiantone has changed over the years. The table shows how many people have lived in the town since 1860. In 2020, the population was 1,388 people.

In 2000, there were 1,385 people living in Kiantone. Most people lived in families, with many being married couples. About 32.7% of households had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 2.62 people.

The median age in Kiantone in 2000 was 43 years old. This means half the people were younger than 43, and half were older. About 24.3% of the population was under 18 years old.

Notable People from Kiantone

  • Elmer Ellsworth Brown – He was an important educator. He even became the chancellor of New York University.

Communities and Places in Kiantone

  • Conewango Creek – This is a stream that forms part of the eastern border of the town.
  • Kiantone – This is the main hamlet (a small village) in the town. It's located where County Roads 26 and 49 meet in the southern part of the town.
  • Stillwater – Another hamlet found in the northwest corner of the town. It's located along NY Route 60 and County Route 380.
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