Rushford (CDP), New York facts for kids
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Rushford, New York
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 Rushford, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Allegany |
| Town | Rushford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,500 ft (500 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 351 |
| • Density | 597.96/sq mi (231.02/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 | 36-64155 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0963104 |
Rushford is a small community in Allegany County, New York, United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area defined for counting people. Rushford is the main settlement within the larger Town of Rushford.
In 2020, about 351 people lived in this central part of Rushford. The entire Town of Rushford had a population of 1,150 people in 2010.
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Exploring Rushford's Location
Rushford is located right in the middle of the Town of Rushford. You can find it north of a stream called Caneadea Creek. This creek eventually flows into the Genesee River.
How to Get Around
New York State Route 243 is a main road that goes around the edge of Rushford. It forms the northeast border of the community. This road can take you about 6 miles (10 km) east to Route 19 in the Genesee River valley. If you head northwest on Route 243, you'll enter Cattaraugus County.
Size of the Area
The Rushford community covers a total area of about 1.4 square kilometers (0.54 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.
Who Lives in Rushford?
The number of people living in Rushford changes over time. Every ten years, the United States counts its population. This is called the United States Census.
Population Changes Over Time
- 2020: 351 people
This information comes from the U.S. Decennial Census, which helps us understand how communities grow and change.
