Oil Springs Reservation, Allegany County, New York

Oil Springs Reservation is an Indian reservation located in Allegany County, New York, United States. As of the 2000 census, the Indian reservation had a total population of 9. A small part of the reservation is in Cattaraugus County. This reservation is controlled by the Seneca tribe, but as of 2005 no tribal members actually live on the Oil Springs Reservation. However, the Seneca presence is felt in the form of two tax-free gas stations owned by Senecas.

The reservation contains springs with petroleum content that were thought to have a curative value.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Indian reservation has a total area of 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²). most of it is land while 1.64% is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there are 9 people, 2 households, and one family residing in the Indian reservation. The population density is 5.8/km² (15.1/mi²). There are 12 housing units at an average density of 7.7/km² (20.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the Indian reservation is 88.89% White, and 11.11% from two or more races.

There are 2 households out of which one has children under the age of 18 living with them, one is a married couple living together, and one is non-families. One household is made up of individuals who are 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 4.5 and the average family size is 8.

In the Indian reservation the population is spread out with 55.6% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, and 11.1% who are 45 to 64 year of age. The median age is 12 years. For every 100 females there are 125 males. For every female aged 18 and over, there are three males.

The median income for a household in the Indian reservation is $51,250, and the median income for a family is $0. Males have a median income of $51,250 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the Indian reservation is $50,571. None of the population is below the poverty line.

References

External links

* [http://www.sni.org Seneca Nation of Indians]