Machias, New York facts for kids
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Machias, New York
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 Machias, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Cattaraugus |
| Area | |
| • Total | 41.08 sq mi (106.39 km2) |
| • Land | 40.43 sq mi (104.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,699 ft (518 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,309 |
| • Estimate
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2,297 |
| • Density | 57.11/sq mi (22.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14101
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| Area code(s) | 716 |
| FIPS code | 36-009-44237 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979180 |
Machias is a small town located in Cattaraugus County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,309 people lived there. Machias is found in the northeastern part of the county, a bit northeast of the city of Salamanca.
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History of Machias
People first started settling in the area of Machias around 1813. The town itself was officially created in 1827. It was formed from a part of the nearby town of Yorkshire. Later, in 1847, Machias grew bigger by adding more land from Yorkshire. The town got its name from settlers who came from Machias in Maine.
Geography and Location
Machias is located at 42°25′10″N 78°29′40″W / 42.41944°N 78.49444°W.
The United States Census Bureau says that Machias covers a total area of about 106.4 square kilometers (41.08 square miles). Most of this area, 104.7 square kilometers (40.43 square miles), is land. The rest, about 1.7 square kilometers (0.65 square miles), is water.
New York State Route 16 and New York State Route 242 are two main roads that cross paths in Machias village.
Waterways and Drainage
Machias is special because it sits on a drainage basin border. This means that water in the northern part of town, like from Lime Lake, flows north. It then goes through Cattaraugus Creek to Lake Erie. From there, it travels through the Saint Lawrence Seaway all the way to the Atlantic Ocean.
However, water from Ischua Creek, which is less than a mile south of Lime Lake, flows in a different direction. It goes south towards the Allegheny River. Eventually, this water joins the Mississippi River and ends up in the Gulf of Mexico. Ischua Creek flows past the southern part of Machias village.
Neighboring Towns
Machias is surrounded by several other towns:
- To the north is the town of Yorkshire.
- To the south is the town of Franklinville.
- To the east are the towns of Farmersville and Freedom.
- To the west are the towns of Ashford and Ellicottville.
Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 737 | — | |
| 1840 | 1,085 | 47.2% | |
| 1850 | 1,342 | 23.7% | |
| 1860 | 1,275 | −5.0% | |
| 1870 | 117 | −90.8% | |
| 1880 | 1,545 | 1,220.5% | |
| 1890 | 1,536 | −0.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,557 | 1.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,529 | −1.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,431 | −6.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,255 | −12.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,362 | 8.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,341 | −1.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,390 | 3.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,749 | 25.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,058 | 17.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,338 | 13.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,482 | 6.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,375 | −4.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,309 | −2.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 2,297 | −3.3% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 2,482 people living in Machias. The population density was about 61 people per square mile. The town had 1,354 housing units.
The median age of people in Machias was 40 years old. About 25.5% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 16.2% of the residents were 65 years or older.
The average income for a household in the town was $33,553. For families, the average income was $39,301.
Communities and Places in Machias
- Bakerstand – This is a small community in the southwest part of town. You can find it on NY Route 242.
- Bird – Another small community located in the southwest, just north of Bakerstand.
- Brewers Corners – This spot is northwest of Machias village, along County Road 20.
- Fancy Tract – A location found right on the western edge of the town.
- Frog Pond – A small body of water located north of Lime Lake village.
- Lime Lake – This community grew up around a small lake also called Lime Lake. The lake is on NY Route 16 in the northeastern part of town, north of Machias village. The lake got its name because of the shells found at its bottom. Many vacation homes and year-round houses are built around the lake.
- Lime Lake Outlet – This is a stream that flows out of the north end of Lime Lake. It eventually connects to Cattaraugus Creek.
- Machias (also known as "Machias Five Corners" or "Chickasaw" in the past) – This is the main village and business area in the town. It's located on NY Route 16 in the eastern part of the town. Besides Lime Lake, many other smaller bodies of water are nearby. The village was first settled around 1820. The old name "Five Corners" refers to a main intersection where five roads meet.
- Machias Junction – A community located southeast of Machias, on County Road 37.
- Sucker Pond – A small body of water located near Brewers Corners.
Notable People
- Mary E. Green (1841-1910) – A well-known physician.
See also
In Spanish: Machias (Nueva York) para niños
