Salamanca (town), New York
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Salamanca is a town located in Cattaraugus County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 544.
The Town of Salamanca was incorporated in 1854. At that time it was the Town of Bucktooth, named after a notable Native American who lived in the area. Salamanca is also the name of a city within the town.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 47.3 km² (18.2 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 544 people, 210 households, and 160 families residing in the town. The population density is 11.5/km² (29.8/mi²). There are 238 housing units at an average density of 5.0/km² (13.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.06% White, 0.37% Black or African American, 1.29% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 1.29% from two or more races. 0.55% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 210 households out of which 31.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.2% are married couples living together, 6.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 23.8% are non-families. 18.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.59 and the average family size is 2.96.
In the town the population is spread out with 22.2% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 108.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 100.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $37,500, and the median income for a family is $43,889. Males have a median income of $32,344 versus $17,813 for females. The per capita income for the town is $16,214. 4.2% of the population and 2.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 1.8% of those under the age of 18 and 5.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in the Town of Salamanca
- Allegany Reservation -- The Seneca reservation runs through the center of the town.
- Allegany State Park -- A small part of the park is in the south part of the town.
- Allegheny River -- The river runs through the center of the town.
- Bucktooth Run -- a small stream that enters the Allegheny River west of Salamanca City.
- Little Valley Creek -- A stream flowing into the Allegheny River in Salamanca City.
- Salamanca -- Most of the City of Salamanca is within the town.
Adjacent towns and areas
The Town of Salamanca is divided into two parts by the Allegany Reservation, which sees itself as an autonomous entity. This division parallels the Allegheny River. North of the town is the Town of Little Valley, and south of Salamanca is the Town of Red House. On its west side, Salamanca forms a border with the Towns of Cold Spring and Napoli. To the east is the Town of Great Valley.