West Almond, New York facts for kids
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West Almond, New York
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 West Almond, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Allegany |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.09 sq mi (93.47 km2) |
| • Land | 35.99 sq mi (93.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,801 ft (549 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 280  |
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(2021)
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279 |
| • Density | 9.11/sq mi (3.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-003-79202 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979617 |
West Almond is a small town located in Allegany County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 280 people lived there. West Almond is in the eastern part of Allegany County, to the west of a city called Hornell.
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History of West Almond
People first started settling in the West Almond area around 1816. The town of West Almond was officially created in 1835. It was formed using parts of three nearby towns: Almond, Alfred, and Angelica.
The historic West Almond Churches were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. This means they are important buildings that are protected because of their history.
Where is West Almond?
West Almond covers a total area of about 93.5 square kilometers (about 36.1 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount being water.
A major highway, the Southern Tier Expressway, runs right through the middle of the town. This road is also known as Interstate 86 and New York State Route 17.
People in West Almond
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 808 | — | |
| 1850 | 976 | 20.8% | |
| 1860 | 935 | −4.2% | |
| 1870 | 799 | −14.5% | |
| 1880 | 803 | 0.5% | |
| 1890 | 649 | −19.2% | |
| 1900 | 601 | −7.4% | |
| 1910 | 458 | −23.8% | |
| 1920 | 416 | −9.2% | |
| 1930 | 391 | −6.0% | |
| 1940 | 390 | −0.3% | |
| 1950 | 320 | −17.9% | |
| 1960 | 293 | −8.4% | |
| 1970 | 213 | −27.3% | |
| 1980 | 357 | 67.6% | |
| 1990 | 277 | −22.4% | |
| 2000 | 353 | 27.4% | |
| 2010 | 334 | −5.4% | |
| 2020 | 280 | −16.2% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 279 | −16.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 353 people living in West Almond. These people lived in 130 households, and 96 of these were families. The population density was about 9.8 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in West Almond were White (97.73%). A small number were Native American (1.42%), Asian (0.28%), or from two or more races (0.57%). About 1.42% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (36.9%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (61.5%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.72 people.
The median age in the town was 38 years old. This means half the people were younger than 38 and half were older. About 29.7% of the population was under 18 years old.
Communities in West Almond
West Almond has a few smaller areas within its borders:
- Angelica Creek – This is a stream that flows west, passing by the town of West Almond.
- Bennetts – This is a small hamlet, which is a tiny village. It is located in the northwest part of the town on County Road 16.
- West Almond – This is the main hamlet or village area of West Almond. You can find it on County Road 2 in the eastern part of the town.
See also
In Spanish: West Almond (Nueva York) para niños
