Depew

Village in Erie County, New York

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Depew is a village in Erie County, New York, with 15,178 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 673 ft (205 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lancaster, 2.0 miles SE.

About Depew

Depew () is a village in Erie County, New York. As of the 2020 census, Depew had a population of 15,178. It is part of the Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area. The village is named for Chauncey Depew, a politician and one of the original investors who bought the land for the village, which was incorporated in 1894.

The village extends across the boundary between the towns of Lancaster and Cheektowaga. The village lies on both sides of NY Route 78 (Transit Road), a major north-south route.

Village residents voted on January 17, 2017, to not dissolve the Village of Depew into the Towns of Lancaster and Cheektowaga, by a margin of 3,006–1,165.

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Living in Depew

Median household income
$73,556
Median home value
$196,500
Median rent
$1,061/mo
Median age
43.4
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Depew, NY population

Depew had 15,178 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census15,178
Density2,990 per sq mi (1,154 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Depew at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountyErie County
TypeVillage
Population15,178 (2020)
Land area5.08 sq mi (13.1 km²)
Elevation673 ft (205 m)
Coordinates42.9118° N, 78.7044° W
ZIP code14043
Census code (GEOID)3620313

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Depew

What county is Depew in?

Depew is in Erie County, New York.

What is the population of Depew, NY?

15,178 people lived in Depew at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Depew, NY?

The ZIP code of Depew is 14043.

What is the elevation of Depew?

673 feet (205 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Depew?

Lancaster (2.0 mi), Cheektowaga (2.4 mi), Williamsville (3.7 mi), Harris Hill (4.4 mi), Sloan (4.6 mi).

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