Stannards, New York facts for kids
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Stannards, New York
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 Stannards, New York
Location in New York
Stannards, New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Allegany |
| Towns | Willing, Wellsville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.80 sq mi (7.25 km2) |
| • Land | 2.80 sq mi (7.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,549 ft (472 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 585 |
| • Density | 209.15/sq mi (80.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-70717 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0966225 |
Stannards is a small community in Allegany County, New York, United States. It's known as a hamlet and a census-designated place. This means it's a recognized area for gathering population data.
Stannards is located across two towns: Willing and Wellsville. In 2020, about 585 people lived here. The community gets its name from an early resident, John Stannard.
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A Look Back: Stannards' History
The area was first known as "Stannards Corners." John Stannard built the very first hotel in this community.
Later, the hotel was owned by Clark Hayes. His son, the famous film star George "Gabby" Hayes, was actually born in that hotel!
Exploring Stannards' Geography
Stannards is right on the border between the towns of Willing and Wellsville. Its exact center is at coordinates 42°5′0″N 77°55′21″W / 42.08333°N 77.92250°W.
The United States Census Bureau says Stannards covers about 7.24 square kilometers (or 2.80 square miles). All of this area is land.
The Genesee River flows north through the area. Just north of Stannards, a stream called Chenunda Creek joins the river from the east.
Two main roads pass through the hamlet. These are New York Routes 19, which runs north and south, and 248, which runs east and west.
Stannards' Population and People
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| 2020 | 585 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 868 people living in Stannards. These people lived in 375 households, and 260 of those were families.
The community had about 305 people per square mile. Most residents (about 98.5%) were White. A small number were Native American, Asian, or from other races.
About 27.5% of households had children under 18. Many households (51.7%) were married couples. The average household had 2.31 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 23.2% were under 18, and 16.8% were 65 or older. The average age was 42 years old.
The typical income for a household in Stannards was $37,344. For families, it was $46,136. About 10.7% of the population lived below the poverty line.
Famous People from Stannards
- Gabby Hayes – He was an American actor known for his roles in radio, film, and television.
See also
In Spanish: Stannards para niños
