Evans, New York

Geobox Settlement
name = Evans
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category = Town


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country = United States
state = New York
region_type = County
region = Erie County
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area_imperial = 41.9
area_land_imperial = 41.8
area_water_imperial = 0.1
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lat_m = 38
lat_s = 46
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elevation_imperial = 676
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population_as_of = 2000
population = 17594
population_density_imperial = 420.5
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established_type = Incorporated
established = 1821
leader = Robert R. Catalino II "(2007)"
leader_type = Supervisor
timezone = EST
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postal_code = 14006
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area_code = 716
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map_caption = Location of Evansin Erie County
map1 = New York Locator Map.png map1_caption = Location of Evans in New York
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website = http://www.townofevans.org/

Evans is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 17,594 at the 2000 census. The town derives its name from David E. Evans, an agent of the Holland Land Company and nephew of land agent Joseph Ellicott.

The Town of Evans is in the southwest corner of the county and borders Lake Erie. Evans is south of Buffalo.

History

The Town of Evans was established in 1821 from part of the Town of Eden. The first settler arrived around 1804, but there was no permanent settlement until 1808. David Evans was named the local agent of the Holland Land Company in 1827. He was known for his humane management of the company business in relation to the impoverished settlers.

People of note from Evans

*Willis Carrier, Inventor of air conditioning.
*Patrick Kaleta, Ice Hockey Player for the Buffalo Sabres of the NHL.
*Christian Laettner, Former NBA player
*Christopher Van Volkenburg, Heroic Lifeguard

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 41.8 square miles (108.4 km²), of which, 41.8 square miles (108.4 km²) of it is land and 0.02% is water.

The New York State Thruway (Interstate 90), US 20 (Southwestern Boulevard), and NY 5 (Erie Road) pass through the town.

The north town line is defined by Eighteen Mile Creek [http://www.classicbuffalo.com/WNYOutdoors/EighteenMileCreek.htm] -- well-known for excellent fossil formations.

Bordering areas

The Town of Brant is to the south, and the Town of Hamburg is to the north. The Town of Eden is on the east side.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 17,594 people, 6,639 households, and 4,773 families residing in the town. The population density was 420.5 people per square mile (162.3/km²). There were 7,507 housing units at an average density of 179.4/sq mi (69.3/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.81% White, 0.38% African American, 0.62% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.20% of the population.

There were 6,639 households out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the town the population was spread out with 26.3% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $43,142, and the median income for a family was $50,765. Males had a median income of $39,022 versus $26,698 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,122. About 5.4% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations within Evans

*Angola - The Village of Angola is in the south part of the town.
*Angola Lake Shore Addition -- A community in the southwest part of the town.
*Angola on the Lake -- A lakeside community by Lake Erie.
*Bennett Beach a lakeside park west of Evans Center.
*Camp Lakeland -- A lakeside community by Lake Erie.
*Camp Pioneer -- A lakeside community by Lake Erie.
*Derby -- A hamlet in the northeastern part of the town.
*Evans Beach Park -- A hamlet on the lake shore west of Angola.
*Evans Center -- A hamlet on NY-5 north of Angola.
*Evangola State Park -- A small part of the state park is at the town's south line.
*Grandview Bay -- A lakeside hamlet west of Angola.
*Highland on the Lake -- A lakeside hamlet on NY-5.
*Jerusalem Corners -- A hamlet in the western part of the town.
*Lake Erie Beach -- A lakeside hamlet southwest of Angola.
*North Evans -- A hamlet in the northeastern corner of the town.
*Pontiac -- A location near the eastern town line.
*Wendt Beach Park -- A lakeside park north of Camp Lakeland.
*West Beach Park -- A lakeside park in the northwest part of the town.

References

External links

* [http://www.townofevans.org/ Town of Evans]
* [http://www.townofevans.org/toehistory.html Evans history]
* [http://www.buffalotalks.com/portals/99.jhtml?headingCode=GV4941121&category=Government+-+Evans+Town+Of&book_code=49411 Town of Evans government information]