Ward, New York facts for kids
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Ward, New York
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 Ward, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Allegany |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.19 sq mi (75.61 km2) |
| • Land | 29.18 sq mi (75.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,211 ft (674 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 331  |
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(2021)
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329 |
| • Density | 12.17/sq mi (4.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-003-78201 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979596 |
Ward is a small town located in Allegany County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 331 people lived there. The town was named after a person called Hamilton Ward.
Ward is in the southeastern part of Allegany County. It is located north of the village of Wellsville.
History
The first person to settle in the area that is now Ward arrived around 1817. The town of Ward was officially created in 1856. It was formed from parts of two other towns: Alfred and Amity.
The only important community in Ward is Phillips Creek. People first settled there between 1830 and 1835.
In the summer of 1838, a very strong windstorm hit the area. This storm caused a lot of damage and some people lost their lives.
Geography
Ward covers a total area of about 29.2 square miles (75.6 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.03%, is water.
NY 244 is a main road that goes from east to west through the northern part of the town.
Population and People
The number of people living in Ward has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 877 | — | |
| 1870 | 745 | −15.1% | |
| 1880 | 620 | −16.8% | |
| 1890 | 567 | −8.5% | |
| 1900 | 547 | −3.5% | |
| 1910 | 496 | −9.3% | |
| 1920 | 400 | −19.4% | |
| 1930 | 299 | −25.2% | |
| 1940 | 250 | −16.4% | |
| 1950 | 239 | −4.4% | |
| 1960 | 234 | −2.1% | |
| 1970 | 271 | 15.8% | |
| 1980 | 362 | 33.6% | |
| 1990 | 334 | −7.7% | |
| 2000 | 390 | 16.8% | |
| 2010 | 368 | −5.6% | |
| 2020 | 331 | −10.1% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 329 | −10.6% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 390 people living in Ward. These people lived in 133 households, and 107 of these were families. The population density was about 13.4 people for every square mile.
Most of the people in Ward were White (97.69%). A small number were African American (1.03%) or Asian (1.28%).
About 41.4% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (70.7%) were married couples living together. About 14.3% of all households had only one person living there.
The average age of people in Ward was 36 years old. About 30.3% of the population was under 18. About 10.0% of the people were 65 years old or older.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Ward was $40,750. For families, the average income was $41,000.
Places in Ward
- Phillips Creek – This is a small community, also called a hamlet. It is located near the northern border of the town on Route 244. A nearby stream also called "Phillips Creek" gives the community its name.
- Vandermark Creek – This is a stream that flows towards the southwest.
See also
In Spanish: Ward (Nueva York) para niños
