Gowanda
Village in Cattaraugus County, New York
Gowanda is a village in Cattaraugus County, New York, with 2,513 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 761 ft (232 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Perrysburg, 3.4 miles W.
- 2,513residents (2020 Census)
- 761 ftelevation · 232 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.1 km²
- 1,578 / sq mipopulation density
- 14070ZIP code
About Gowanda
Gowanda (Seneca: Dzogöwödih) is a village in western New York, United States. It lies partly in Erie County and partly in Cattaraugus County. The population was 2,513 at the 2020 census. The name is derived from a local Seneca language term meaning "almost surrounded by hills" or "a valley among the hills". The Erie County portion of Gowanda is part of the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area, while the Cattaraugus County portion is part of the Olean micropolitan statistical area.
The village is partly in the Town of Collins in Erie County and partly in the Town of Persia in Cattaraugus County. Bordering Gowanda is the Cattaraugus Reservation, which has a majority population of Seneca. Numerous European Americans live on the reservation in leased properties.
Gowanda Airport (D59) is a general-aviation grass strip. It is part of the Gernatt Family of Companies' land, located northwest of the village.
Zoar Valley on Cattaraugus Creek east of Gowanda features over 2,000 acres (8.1 km2) of wilderness, hiking trails and waterfalls.
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Living in Gowanda
- Median household income
- $51,828
- Median home value
- $96,400
- Median rent
- $753/mo
- Median age
- 37.6
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Gowanda had 2,513 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,513 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,578 per sq mi (609 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gowanda at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Cattaraugus County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 2,513 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.59 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4604° N, 78.9345° W |
| ZIP code | 14070 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3629630 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gowanda
- Perrysburg3.4 mi W
- South Dayton9.0 mi SW
- North Collins9.3 mi N
- Cattaraugus9.7 mi S
- Farnham11.9 mi NW
- Sunset Bay12.1 mi NW
- Forestville12.3 mi W
- Angola13.2 mi N
- Silver Creek13.2 mi NW
- Eden13.4 mi N
- Lake Erie Beach13.5 mi NW
- Springville13.9 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gowanda
What county is Gowanda in?
Gowanda is in Cattaraugus County, New York.
What is the population of Gowanda, NY?
2,513 people lived in Gowanda at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gowanda, NY?
The ZIP code of Gowanda is 14070.
What is the elevation of Gowanda?
761 feet (232 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gowanda?
Perrysburg (3.4 mi), South Dayton (9.0 mi), North Collins (9.3 mi), Cattaraugus (9.7 mi), Farnham (11.9 mi).
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