Weston Mills, New York facts for kids
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Westons Mills, New York
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 Weston Mills, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Cattaraugus |
| Towns | Portville, Olean |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.12 sq mi (18.45 km2) |
| • Land | 7.05 sq mi (18.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,463 ft (446 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,525 |
| • Density | 216.34/sq mi (83.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14788
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| Area code(s) | 716 |
| FIPS code | 36-80632 |
| GNIS feature ID | 970939 |
Weston Mills is a small community, also known as Westons Mills or Weston’s Mills. It's located in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. This area is considered a hamlet, which is a type of small village. It is part of both the town of Portville and the town of Olean. The U.S. Census Bureau counts it as a special area called a census-designated place. In 2020, about 1,525 people lived there.
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A Look at Weston Mills History
Weston Mills was started by the Weston family. Three brothers from this family built a mill here, which is how the community got its name. The original home of the Weston family is now owned by the government. It is used as a group home today.
The name of the community has changed a bit over time. It was likely called Weston's Mills or Westons Mills at first. An old map from 1869 even shows it as "Westonville." Later, a U.S. President named Benjamin Harrison wanted to make post office names more standard. He suggested removing extra possessive forms, like the apostrophe "s." So, the name became Weston Mills.
However, in the 1960s, a store opened using the name "Weston's." Because of this, people slowly started adding the "s" back into the name when they talked about the area.
Where is Weston Mills Located?
Weston Mills is found at coordinates 42.070296 degrees North and -78.379012 degrees West. Most of the community is in the town of Portville. However, it also stretches west into the town of Olean. It reaches almost to the edge of the city of Olean.
New York State Route 417 is a main road that goes through Weston Mills. This road leads about 2 miles (3 km) west to the center of Olean. It also goes about 3 miles (5 km) southeast to the village of Portville.
The area covers about 7.1 square miles (18.45 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 7.05 square miles (18.26 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.07 square miles (0.19 square kilometers), is water. The community is located on the north side of the Allegheny River.
People Living in Weston Mills
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| 2020 | 1,525 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,608 people living in Weston Mills. These people lived in 654 households, and 453 of these were families. The population density was about 241.5 people per square mile (93.2 people per square kilometer). There were 694 homes in the area.
Most of the people living in Weston Mills were White (97.76%). A small number were African American (0.81%), Native American (0.19%), or Asian (0.19%). Some people were from two or more races (0.93%). About 0.68% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 30.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (57.2%) were married couples living together. About 24.6% of all households were made up of single individuals.
The average age of people in Weston Mills was 40 years old in 2000. About 23.7% of the population was under 18. About 16.4% of the population was 65 years old or older.
The average income for a household in the community was $34,706. For families, the average income was $40,978. About 5.1% of all people, and 4.2% of families, lived below the poverty line. This included 7.8% of those under 18.
See also
In Spanish: Weston Mills para niños
