Gowanda, New York
Gowanda: Town in New York
About
Gowanda is a town located in the county of Cattaraugus in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,709 and a population density of 650 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,524 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Gowanda
| Population : | 2,524 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Cattaraugus County |
| Different from : | Gowanus |
| Postal code : | 14070 |
| Area : | 4.17 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,497 feet / 761 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 03:18:02 (18th December 2024) |
| Density : | 606 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.33% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Gowanda is located at 42°27'47"N 78°56'9"W (42.4631200, -78.9358700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Gowanda decreased by 7.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,709 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,696 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,677 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,667 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,649 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,630 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,619 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,601 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,567 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,547 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,524 | -0.91% | estimation process |
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People born in Gowanda (6)
People born in Gowanda, including Iroquois traditionalist, orator, artist, and athlete Oren Lyons, musician Mick Sweda, United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient Albertus W. Catlin, .
List
- Jared Sidney Torrance (American businessman) he was born in 01/01/1852
- Greg Lamberson he was born in 19/04/1964
- Edwin Patterson Sellew (American writer and publisher) he was born in 12/09/1849
Schools in Gowanda
College & universities near Gowanda, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 196158 | SUNY at Fredonia | Fredonia (NY) | 14063-1136 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Gowanda, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUK | Dunkirk, New York | 411 Central Ave. | BUS |
| FDN | Fredonia, New York | 1 State University of New York | BUS |
| BFX | Buffalo–Exchange Street | 75 Exchange Street | RAIL |
| JMN | Jamestown, New York | 111 West Third Street | BUS |
| BUF | Buffalo–Depew station | 55 Dick Road | RAIL |
Post offices near Gowanda
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gowanda Post Office | Gowanda (NY) | 14070 |
Other cities in Cattaraugus County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cattaraugus County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Allegany | 7,512 | Human settlement in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America |
| Yorkshire | 3,672 | Town in New York, United States |
| Portville | 3,504 | Town in Cattaraugus County, New York, USA |
| Carroll | 3,311 | Town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States |
| Franklinville | 2,807 | Town in North Carolina |
| Randolph | 2,456 | Census-designated place in Cattaraugus County, New York |
| Machias | 2,267 | Town in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America |
| Freedom | 2,264 | Town in Cattaraugus County, New York |
| Persia | 2,228 | Human settlement in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America |
| Saint Bonaventure | 2,044 | Census-designated place in Cattaraugus County, New York |
| Hinsdale | 2,037 | Town in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States |
| Ashford | 2,025 | Human settlement in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America |
| Great Valley | 1,946 | Human settlement in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America |
| Cold Spring | 1,944 | Town in New York, USA |
| Olean | 1,865 | City in New York, USA |
| New Albion | 1,860 | Town in Cattaraugus County, New York |
Distance to Other Cities
Gowanda distances to largest New York cities
