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Randolph, New York
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 Randolph, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Cattaraugus |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.29 sq mi (93.98 km2) |
| • Land | 36.06 sq mi (93.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,740 ft (530 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,470 |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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2,452 |
| • Density | 69.65/sq mi (26.89/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
| ZIP code |
14772
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| FIPS code | 36-009-60587 |
Randolph is a small town located in Cattaraugus County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,470 people lived there. The town got its name from another town called Randolph in Vermont.
The town of Randolph includes a former village also named Randolph. It also covers most of what used to be the village of East Randolph. A small part of East Randolph is now in the town of Conewango. Randolph is on the western edge of Cattaraugus County. It's located roughly halfway between the cities of Salamanca and Jamestown.
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History of Randolph
The land where Randolph is located was originally part of a huge area owned by the Holland Land Company. People first started settling here around the year 1820. The very first settler was Edmund Fuller. He came from Oneida County in 1820 and built a simple log cabin.
Town Formation and Changes
The town of Randolph was officially created in 1826. It was formed from a part of the nearby town of Conewango. On March 7, 1826, the citizens had their first annual meeting. They gathered to choose their town supervisor and other important officials. Later, in 1847, the town was divided. This division helped create the new town of South Valley.
Village Incorporations and Dissolutions
In 1867, the community of Randolph became an official village. This meant it had its own local government. The village of East Randolph was also incorporated in 1881. However, in 2010, the people living in both villages voted to change things. They decided to end their village status. This change happened in 2011. As a result, both Randolph and East Randolph went back to being hamlets within the larger town. Part of East Randolph even rejoined the town of Conewango.
Geography of Randolph
Randolph covers a total area of about 94 square kilometers (or 36.3 square miles). Most of this area, about 93.4 square kilometers (36.1 square miles), is land. Only a small part, about 0.6 square kilometers (0.22 square miles), is water.
Location and Nearby Areas
The town of Randolph is situated on the western border of Cattaraugus County. It shares a border with Chautauqua County. To the south of Randolph is the town of South Valley. The town of Conewango is to the north. To the east, you'll find the town of Coldspring.
Transportation Routes
A major highway, the Southern Tier Expressway, runs through Randolph. This expressway is also known as Interstate 86 and New York State Route 17. You can get onto the expressway from Exits 15 and 16 within the town. New York State Route 241 is another highway located in the northeastern part of Randolph. Additionally, New York State Route 394 is an east-west highway that crosses the northern part of the town.
Randolph was once a stop on the main line of the Erie Railroad. This railroad later became the Erie Lackawanna Railway and then Conrail. The old train station was located between Main Street and Washington Street. It served both passengers and helped move goods.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 776 | — | |
| 1840 | 1,283 | 65.3% | |
| 1850 | 1,666 | 29.9% | |
| 1860 | 1,954 | 17.3% | |
| 1870 | 2,167 | 10.9% | |
| 1880 | 2,459 | 13.5% | |
| 1890 | 2,448 | −0.4% | |
| 1900 | 2,605 | 6.4% | |
| 1910 | 2,486 | −4.6% | |
| 1920 | 2,171 | −12.7% | |
| 1930 | 2,255 | 3.9% | |
| 1940 | 2,206 | −2.2% | |
| 1950 | 2,535 | 14.9% | |
| 1960 | 2,513 | −0.9% | |
| 1970 | 2,621 | 4.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,593 | −1.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,613 | 0.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,681 | 2.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,602 | −2.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,470 | −5.1% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 2,452 | −5.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
According to the census from the year 2000, there were 2,681 people living in the town of Randolph. These people lived in 1,007 households, and 702 of these were families. The population density was about 74 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Randolph were White (97.24%). A smaller number were Black or African American, Native American, or Asian.
In 2000, about 31.8% of the households had children under 18 living with them. More than half, 55.6%, were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.55 people, and the average family had about 3.04 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 28.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 15.0% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 38 years.
Communities and Locations in Randolph
- Battle Creek – This is a stream that flows right through the middle of the town.
- Bowen – A small hamlet located on County Road 8 in the central part of the town.
- Carr Corners – Another hamlet found in the southeastern corner of Randolph.
- East Randolph – This hamlet is partly located within the town of Randolph.
- Little Conewango Creek – A stream that runs through the northeastern section of the town.
- Randolph – This hamlet was the first place settled in the area. It's in the northeastern corner of the town where New York State Route 394 and New York State Route 241 meet.
- Vollentine – A hamlet situated in the southwestern part of the town, just south of Bowen.
