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Pomfret, New York
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Location in Chautauqua County and New York
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 Pomfret, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Chautauqua |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 44.19 sq mi (114.45 km2) |
| • Land | 43.85 sq mi (113.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.33 sq mi (0.87 km2) |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 13,236 |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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13,150 |
| • Density | 324.80/sq mi (125.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14063 (Fredonia)
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| FIPS code | 36-013-58981 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979382 |
Pomfret is a town in Chautauqua County, New York. It is located in the western part of New York State. In 2020, about 13,236 people lived there.
The town is in the north-central part of the county. It is south of Dunkirk. The village of Fredonia is also part of Pomfret.
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History of Pomfret
People first started settling in the Pomfret area around 1806. The town of Pomfret was officially created in 1808. It was formed from a larger area called the town of Chautauqua.
Over the years, Pomfret became smaller. Parts of its land were used to create five new towns in the county.
Geography of Pomfret
Pomfret covers an area of about 44 square miles (114 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Water Features
The northwestern part of the town touches the shore of Lake Erie. This is one of the Great Lakes.
- Canadaway Creek is a stream that flows north through the town. It eventually empties into Lake Erie.
- Cassadaga Lake is a lake partly in Pomfret. The northern part of this lake is within the town.
- Fredonia Reservoir is a lake that Canadaway Creek flows through.
- Mud Lake is a small pond located east of Cassadaga Lake.
- Bear Lake is a small lake west of Lily Dale, partly in the town.
Major Roads and Highways
Several important roads pass through Pomfret:
- The New York State Thruway (which is also Interstate 90)
- US 20
- NY 60 is a main road running north and south.
- NY 5 runs along the shore of Lake Erie.
Neighboring Areas
Pomfret shares borders with:
- Lake Erie to the northwest
- Dunkirk town
- Dunkirk city
- Stockton
- Portland
Population of Pomfret
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 2,306 | — | |
| 1830 | 3,386 | 46.8% | |
| 1840 | 4,566 | 34.8% | |
| 1850 | 4,483 | −1.8% | |
| 1860 | 4,293 | −4.2% | |
| 1870 | 4,306 | 0.3% | |
| 1880 | 4,551 | 5.7% | |
| 1890 | 5,479 | 20.4% | |
| 1900 | 6,313 | 15.2% | |
| 1910 | 7,309 | 15.8% | |
| 1920 | 7,973 | 9.1% | |
| 1930 | 8,062 | 1.1% | |
| 1940 | 7,782 | −3.5% | |
| 1950 | 9,596 | 23.3% | |
| 1960 | 11,459 | 19.4% | |
| 1970 | 13,890 | 21.2% | |
| 1980 | 14,992 | 7.9% | |
| 1990 | 14,224 | −5.1% | |
| 2000 | 14,703 | 3.4% | |
| 2010 | 14,965 | 1.8% | |
| 2020 | 13,236 | −11.6% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 13,150 | −12.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 14,703 people living in Pomfret. By 2010, the population had grown slightly to 14,965 people. The most recent count in 2020 showed the population was 13,236.
The town is home to people from many different backgrounds.
Communities and Locations in Pomfret
- Cordova – A small community located west of Fredonia.
- Fredonia – This is the main village in the town. It is located on the northern border of Pomfret. About 75% of the town's population lives in Fredonia.
- Greencrest – A community located on the shore of Lake Erie.
- Lamberton – A community found on Route 20 in the northern part of the town.
- Laona – A community southeast of Fredonia, located on NY Route 60.
- Lily Dale – This place is known as a center for Spiritualism. It is next to the village of Cassadaga.
- Nortons Switch – A location in the western part of the town.
- Reed Corners – A community east of Fredonia. It is where US 20 and NY 60 meet.
- Shumla – A community near the eastern border of the town.
- Van Buren Bay – A community on the shore of Lake Erie, located on NY 5.
Notable People from Pomfret
- Clarence Clough Buel – An editor and author who was born in Laona.
- Tommy Hartung – An artist who lives and works in Fredonia.
- Joel Hills Johnson – An inventor, poet, and politician who lived from 1802 to 1883.
- Justus Smith Stearns – A businessman who served as Michigan's Secretary of State.
See also
In Spanish: Pomfret (Nueva York) para niños
