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Niagara
Onguiaahra (Iroquoian languages)
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| Town of Niagara | |||
Hyde Park Boulevard (NY 61) southbound on the border of the town of Niagara and city of Niagara Falls (town on left)
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| Motto(s):
A Great Place to Live, Work & Shop
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Location in Niagara County and the state of New York.
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 Niagara
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  New York |
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| County | Niagara | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Town Council | ||
| • Body | Niagara Town Council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 9.48 sq mi (24.56 km2) | ||
| • Land | 9.48 sq mi (24.56 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) | ||
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 8,378 | ||
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(2016)
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8,081 | ||
| • Density | 852.07/sq mi (329.00/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP Code |
14305
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| Area code(s) | 716 | ||
| FIPS code | 36-51033 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0979275 | ||
Niagara is a town in Niagara County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 7,903 people lived there. The town is named after the famous waterfall Niagara Falls.
The Town of Niagara is in the southwest part of Niagara County. It's right next to the City of Niagara Falls, which is famous for the huge Niagara Falls. The Niagara Falls International Airport is partly in the town. It helps people travel in and out of Niagara County.
Even though it's the Town of Niagara, residents use a mailing address of "Niagara Falls, NY." This is because the local post office is in the nearby City of Niagara Falls.
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History of Niagara
The Town of Niagara was started in 1812. It was first called the "Town of Schlosser." This name came from a local fort, Fort Schlosser, and its first leader, Captain Joseph Schlosser. He was a German officer in the British Army.
Over time, parts of the town changed. In 1836, the eastern parts became the Town of Wheatfield, New York. Later, in 1892, the City of Niagara Falls was formed. It took about half of the town's land.
In 1897, the Village of LaSalle was created within the town. But in 1927, LaSalle became part of the City of Niagara Falls. This made the Town of Niagara smaller, and its borders have stayed the same since then.
Where is Niagara Located?
The Town of Niagara covers about 9.4 square miles (24.56 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town.
Neighboring Areas
The Town of Niagara shares its borders with other towns and cities:
- Town of Lewiston to the north
- Town of Wheatfield to the east
- City of Niagara Falls to the west and south
Main Roads in Niagara
Several important roads run through the Town of Niagara:
Interstate 190 (Niagara Expressway): This major highway goes through the western part of town. You can get on or off at Porter Rd. (NY 182) and Witmer Rd. (NY 31).
U.S. Route 62 (Niagara Falls Blvd.): This road runs north-south for a short distance in the town.
New York State Route 31 (Witmer Rd., Saunders Settlement Rd.): This road goes east-west across the northwestern part of town.
New York State Route 61 (Hyde Park Blvd.): This road is mostly in the City of Niagara Falls. A small part is in the southwest corner of the town.
New York State Route 182 (Porter Rd.): This road goes east-west through the town. It connects with I-190 and ends at Niagara Falls Blvd. (US 62).
New York State Route 265 (Military Rd.): This road runs north-south through the town.
Who Lives in Niagara?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 484 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,401 | 189.5% | |
| 1840 | 1,277 | −8.9% | |
| 1850 | 1,951 | 52.8% | |
| 1860 | 6,603 | 238.4% | |
| 1870 | 6,832 | 3.5% | |
| 1880 | 7,432 | 8.8% | |
| 1890 | 10,979 | 47.7% | |
| 1900 | 1,066 | −90.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,648 | 54.6% | |
| 1920 | 4,173 | 153.2% | |
| 1930 | 865 | −79.3% | |
| 1940 | 2,618 | 202.7% | |
| 1950 | 4,729 | 80.6% | |
| 1960 | 7,503 | 58.7% | |
| 1970 | 8,368 | 11.5% | |
| 1980 | 9,648 | 15.3% | |
| 1990 | 9,880 | 2.4% | |
| 2000 | 8,978 | −9.1% | |
| 2010 | 8,378 | −6.7% | |
| 2020 | 7,903 | −5.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 7,723 | −7.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, there were 7,903 people living in the Town of Niagara. There were 3,426 households. Most residents (85.9%) were White. Other groups included African American (3.4%), Native American (2.3%), and Asian (0.6%). About 6.9% of people were from two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 6.4% of the population.
The average household had 2.3 people. The town's population is getting smaller and older. In 2020, 14.8% of residents were under 18. This is less than in 2010. Also, 24.6% were 65 or older, which is more than in 2010. Only 2.8% of the population was 5 years old or younger in 2020.
The population has more males than females. About 47.2% of the population is female, which is lower than the national average.
Many military veterans live in the Town of Niagara. This might be because there are military bases nearby. In 2020, about 6.5% of the town's population were veterans.
The typical household income in the town was $57,696 in 2022. The average income per person was $32,853. About 17% of the population lives below the poverty line. This number has increased since 2010.
Neighborhoods in Niagara
The Town of Niagara has several smaller communities:
- Pletchers Corners
- Cayuga Village
- Belden Center
- Colonial Village
Learning and Schools
The Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District serves the Town of Niagara. Over 3,900 students attend schools in this district. These include elementary, middle, and high schools.
For higher education, residents can attend local colleges. These include SUNY Niagara (formerly Niagara County Community College) and Niagara University.
What Businesses are in Niagara?
The Town of Niagara has many retail stores along its main roads. These stores are big employers in the area.
Major employers and businesses include:
- Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls (a large shopping center)
- Niagara Stone Corporation Redland Quarry (a place where limestone is dug up)
- Niagara Falls International Airport
- New York Air National Guard (a part of the US Air Force)
- New York Air Force Reserves (another part of the US Air Force)
- Air Force Reserve Center
- Wegmans (Hills) Plaza (a shopping plaza)
- Mil-Pine Plaza (another shopping plaza)
- Witmer Industrial Estate (an area with many businesses and factories)
See also
In Spanish: Niágara (Nueva York) para niños
