Rushford, New York facts for kids
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Rushford, New York
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Rushford Lake
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 Rushford, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Allegany |
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| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.08 sq mi (93.46 km2) |
| • Land | 35.29 sq mi (91.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,496 ft (456 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,085  |
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1,077 |
| • Density | 31.90/sq mi (12.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14777
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| Area code(s) | 585 |
| FIPS code | 36-003-64166 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979441 |
Rushford is a small town located in Allegany County, New York, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,085 people lived there. The town is in the northwest part of Allegany County. It is also northeast of the city of Olean.
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History of Rushford
The first people to settle in Rushford arrived in 1808. These early settlers were Enos Gary and his two children. The town of Rushford was officially created in 1816. It was formed from a part of the nearby town of Caneadea. Later, in 1825, a section of Rushford was used to create the new town of New Hudson.
A big change happened in 1927 when Rushford Lake was created. This lake was formed by building a dam on Caneadea Creek. When the water rose, it flooded two communities: East Rushford and Kelloggville.
Famous People from Rushford
Many interesting people have connections to Rushford:
- Nelson F. Beckwith was a politician who served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
- Hiram Bond was a successful corporate lawyer and investment banker. His farm in Santa Clara, California, was even used as the setting for the beginning of the famous book The Call of the Wild by Jack London.
- Frank W. Higgins once served as the Governor of New York.
- James McCall was a New York State Senator.
- Richard Henry Pratt was the person who started the Carlisle Indian Industrial School.
- Philip Gordon Wylie, a well-known author, married Frederica Ballard. She was born and grew up in Rushford, New York. Both of them are buried in Rushford.
- Almanzo W. Litchard (1841–1906) was a soldier, farmer, and politician. He fought for the Union during the Civil War. After the war, he bought a farm in Rushford. Later in his life, he became a member of the New York State Assembly.
Geography of Rushford
Rushford covers a total area of about 93.5 square kilometers (36.1 square miles). Most of this area, about 91.4 square kilometers (35.3 square miles), is land. The rest, about 2.0 square kilometers (0.79 square miles), is water. The main part of the town, also called Rushford, is a special area recognized by the census.
The western edge of Rushford borders Cattaraugus County. Specifically, it borders the town of Farmersville. New York State Route 243 is a main road that goes through the town from east to west.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 609 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,115 | 83.1% | |
| 1840 | 1,512 | 35.6% | |
| 1850 | 1,816 | 20.1% | |
| 1860 | 1,839 | 1.3% | |
| 1870 | 1,636 | −11.0% | |
| 1880 | 1,453 | −11.2% | |
| 1890 | 1,355 | −6.7% | |
| 1900 | 1,300 | −4.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,260 | −3.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,118 | −11.3% | |
| 1930 | 936 | −16.3% | |
| 1940 | 967 | 3.3% | |
| 1950 | 935 | −3.3% | |
| 1960 | 995 | 6.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,021 | 2.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,125 | 10.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,176 | 4.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,259 | 7.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,150 | −8.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,085 | −5.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,077 | −6.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In the year 2000, there were 1,259 people living in Rushford. These people lived in 479 households, and 346 of those were families. The population density was about 35.6 people per square mile. There were also 1,394 housing units in the town.
Most of the people in Rushford were White (98.97%). A small number were Native American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 0.87% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of households, 32.8% had children under 18 living with them. About 59.9% were married couples. The average household had 2.63 people, and the average family had 3.09 people.
The population's age was spread out. About 27.3% were under 18 years old. The median age in the town was 40 years. This means half the people were younger than 40, and half were older.
The median income for a household in Rushford was $27,557. For families, the median income was $30,938. The average income per person in the town was $13,156. About 16.1% of all people in Rushford lived below the poverty line. This included 26.9% of those under 18.
Communities and Locations in Rushford
Here are some of the smaller communities and important places you can find in Rushford:
- Balcom Beach – This is a small community located on the north side of Rushford Lake. You can find it along Route 243.
- East Rushford – This used to be a community, but it is now covered by the waters of Rushford Lake.
- Fairview – A small community located in the northwest corner of the town.
- Hardy Corners – This is a community found in the southwest corner of the town.
- Hillcrest – A community on the south side of Rushford Lake, located along County Road 49.
- Kellogsville – Like East Rushford, this was a community that is now covered by Rushford Lake.
- Rushford – This is the main community or hamlet of Rushford. It is located on Route 243, west of Rushford Lake.
- Rushford Lake – This is a large lake that sits on the eastern border of the town. Part of the lake is also in the neighboring town of Caneadea.
See also
In Spanish: Rushford (Nueva York) para niños
