Concord, New York
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Concord is a town located in Erie County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 8,526. The town is believed to be named after Concord, Massachusetts by early settlers from New England.
The Town of Concord is on the south border of the county. Its principal community is the Village of Springville. Concord is one of the "Southtowns" of Erie County.
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History
Concord was first settled around 1807. The Town of Concord was established in 1812 from the "Town of Willink" (now defunct). At the time of its formation, the town stretched across the entire south part of the county. The town lost much of its territory in the subsequent formation of the Towns of Collins, North Collins, and Sardinia.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 181.7 km² (70.2 mi²). 181.5 km² (70.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.10% water.
The south town border, marked by Cattaraugus Creek, is Cattaraugus County, New York.
US Route 219 (north-south) passes through the middle of the town, and New York State Route 240 passes along the eastern side. New York State Route 39 crosses the town from west to east.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 8,526 people, 3,264 households, and 2,268 families residing in the town. The population density was 47.0/km² (121.6/mi²). There were 3,449 housing units at an average density of 19.0/km² (49.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.40% White, 0.50% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.46% from two or more races. 1.24% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 3,264 households out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the town the population was spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $40,891, and the median income for a family was $49,848. Males had a median income of $38,930 versus $24,531 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,477. 6.6% of the population and 4.3% of families were below the poverty line. 8.4% of those under the age of 18 and 3.8% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in Concord
- Concord -- The hamlet of Concord, centrally located in the town.
- East Concord -- A hamlet by the east town line on Genesee Road.
- Footes -- A location in the southeast part of the town.
- Fowlerville -- A location near the northern town line.
- Kahes Bridge -- An historical location in the town.
- Kissing Bridge -- A ski resort in the northeast corner of the town on Route 240.
- Mortons Corners -- The location in the southwest part of the town, west of Springville on Route 39.
- Sprague Brook County Park -- a county park north of Footes.
- Springville -- The Village of Springville is near the south town line at Routes 39 and 240, along with US Route 219.
- Woodside -- A hamlet near the west town line.
- Wyandale (formerly "Woodwards Hollow") -- A hamlet in the northwest part of the town.