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Population in 2010: 2,308.
Population change since 2000: +2.8%
 
Males: 1,169  (50.6%)
Females: 1,139  (49.4%)
Median resident age:

41.4 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 14813.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $61,065 (it was $34,153 in 2000)
Amity:

$61,065
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,285 (it was $15,304 in 2000)

Amity town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $92,420 (it was $48,800 in 2000)
Amity:

$92,420
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $130,143; detached houses: $133,956; townhouses or other attached units: $933,393; in 2-unit structures: $134,751; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $363,909; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $254,137; mobile homes: $80,414; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $180,265
March 2022 cost of living index in Amity: 95.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Amity, NY (2010)
    • 2,19194.9%White alone
    • 421.8%Black alone
    • 351.5%Hispanic
    • 291.3%Two or more races
    • 60.3%Asian alone
    • 50.2%American Indian alone

Races in Amity detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: German (23.6%), English (16.9%), Irish (13.2%), Italian (8.4%), United States (7.8%), French (4.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 500 feet

Land area: 34.5 square miles.

Population density: 67 people per square mile   (very low).

Amity, New York map

21 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.9%
New York:

20.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Amity town:

2.4% ($1,183)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cheektowaga, NY (60.5 miles , pop. 79,988).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Buffalo, NY (63.1 miles , pop. 292,648).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (215.0 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Belmont, NY (0.6 miles ),
Scio, NY (2.3 miles ),
Angelica, NY (2.4 miles ),
Friendship, NY (2.4 miles ),
Ward, NY (2.5 miles ),
Belfast, NY (2.8 miles ),
Wellsville, NY (2.9 miles ),
West Almond, NY (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 42.22 N, Longitude: 78.03 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 585

Distribution of median household income in Amity, NY in 2022
Amity satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $181,200
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $181,200
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $135,000
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $108,700
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $53,400
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $118,000
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $118,000
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $109,200
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $101,700
  • 1997: 5 buildings, average cost: $91,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Amity, NY residents
Average permit cost in Amity, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.9%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in Amity, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (16.9%)
  • Health care (12.7%)
  • Public administration (8.2%)
  • Construction (7.6%)
  • Machinery (6.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.0%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.1%)
  • Machinery (12.3%)
  • Educational services (8.4%)
  • Public administration (7.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.0%)
  • Health care (4.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (25.5%)
  • Health care (21.3%)
  • Public administration (8.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.0%)
  • Personal & laundry services (5.5%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.3%)
  • Social assistance (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Amity, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Registered nurses (4.1%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (3.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.2%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (6.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Personal appearance workers (5.5%)
  • Cashiers (5.3%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.1%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.1%)

Average climate in Amity, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Amity-area historical tornado activity is near New York state average. It is 60% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/20/1969, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.7 miles away from the Amity town center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 7/21/2003, a category F3 tornado 21.6 miles away from the town center caused $200,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Amity-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 65% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 132.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 298.5 miles away from Amity center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 221.1 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 167.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 269.0 miles away from Amity center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 267.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Allegany County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 14, Floods: 12, Hurricanes: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Landslide: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Amity topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Amity:

  • WELLSVILLE MANOR NH (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; WELLSVILLE, NY)
  • HIGHLAND PARK REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; WELLSVILLE, NY)
  • JONES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 8 miles away; WELLSVILLE, NY)
  • CUBA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC S N F (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CUBA, NY)
  • ABSOLUT CTR FOR NURSING AND REHAB HOUGHTON L L C (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; HOUGHTON, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Amity:

  • SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (about 13 miles; Alfred, NY; Full-time enrollment: 3,483)
  • Alfred University (about 13 miles; Alfred, NY; FT enrollment: 2,411)
  • St Bonaventure University (about 26 miles; Saint Bonaventure, NY; FT enrollment: 2,286)
  • SUNY College at Geneseo (about 41 miles; Geneseo, NY; FT enrollment: 5,520)
  • Corning Community College (about 50 miles; Corning, NY; FT enrollment: 3,036)
  • Bryant & Stratton College-Online (about 55 miles; Orchard Park, NY; FT enrollment: 2,212)
  • Genesee Community College (about 56 miles; Batavia, NY; FT enrollment: 4,290)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Amity: Francisco Farms (A), Belmont Literary and Historical Society Free Library (B), Belmont Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Amity include: Christ Church (A), Gospel Tabernacle (B), Belmont United Methodist Church (C), First Baptist Church (D), Genesis Bible Church (E), Gospel Fellowship Church (F), Holy Family Church (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Rogers Cemetery (1), Saint Marys Cemetery (2), Christ Church Cemetery (3), Forest Hills Cemetery (4), Norton Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Amity Lake (A), Saunders Pond (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Gordon Brook (A), Phillips Creek (B), Plum Bottom Creek (C), Feathers Creek (D), Cooley Creek (E), Van Campen Creek (F), Long Gore Creek (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Allegany County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

63.3%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

9.8%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

11.6%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

4.1%
Whole state:

7.4%

People in group quarters in Amity in 2010:

  • 100 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
  • 12 people in residential treatment centers for adults
  • 10 people in group homes intended for adults
46 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups) in 2000
8 people in nursing homes in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Amity:

Marital status in Amity, NY
  • Never married: 23.6%
  • Now married: 55.9%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 9.1%
  • Divorced: 9.5%

For population 25 years and over in Amity:

  • High school or higher: 83.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.4%
  • Unemployed: 8.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.1
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Amity, NY (based on Allegany County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,88146
Mainline Protestant4,79839
Catholic4,31310
Other2444
None34,710-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 15
Allegany County:

3.03 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Allegany County:

0.40 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 26
Allegany County:

5.25 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 42
Here:

8.48 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.8%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Allegany County:

25.6%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

11.5%
State:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Amity:

  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHHO (1320 AM; 5 kW; HORNELL, NY; Owner: BILBAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WWKB (1520 AM; 50 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WLSV (790 AM; 1 kW; WELLSVILLE, NY; Owner: DBM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WABH (1380 AM; 10 kW; BATH, NY)
  • WLEA (1480 AM; 2 kW; HORNELL, NY; Owner: PMJ COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGGO (1590 AM; 5 kW; SALAMANCA, NY; Owner: CATT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGR (550 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WCJW (1140 AM; daytime; 2 kW; WARSAW, NY; Owner: LLOYD LANE, INCORPORATED)
  • WOEN (1360 AM; 1 kW; OLEAN, NY; Owner: VOX ALLEGANY, LLC)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Amity:

  • WZKZ (101.9 FM; ALFRED, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ELMIRA, LTD.)
  • WJQZ (103.5 FM; WELLSVILLE, NY; Owner: DBM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCID (89.1 FM; FRIENDSHIP, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WETD (90.7 FM; ALFRED, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • WKPQ (105.3 FM; HORNELL, NY; Owner: BILBAT RADIO, INC.)
  • WPIG (95.7 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: ARROW COMMUNICATIONS OF N.Y., INC.)
  • WSQA (88.7 FM; HORNELL, NY; Owner: WSKG PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COUNCIL)
  • WTSS (102.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WOLN (91.3 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • WDNY-FM (93.9 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: MILLER MEDIA INC.)
  • WNSA (107.7 FM; WETHERSFIELD TWNSHP, NY; Owner: ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)
  • WCKR (92.1 FM; HORNELL, NY; Owner: PMJ COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WHKS (94.9 FM; PORT ALLEGANY, PA; Owner: L-COM INC.)
  • W201CY (88.1 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: MARS HILL BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • W257AX (99.3 FM; HORNELL, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WMXO (101.5 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: VOX ALLEGANY, LLC)
  • W246AP (97.1 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF THE FINGER LAKES)
  • W282AC (104.3 FM; DANSVILLE, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WJSL (90.3 FM; HOUGHTON, NY; Owner: WXXI PUBLIC BROADCASTING COUNCIL)
  • W213BC (90.5 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Amity:

  • W62AS (Channel 62; FRIENDSHIP & BELMONT, NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/CING.ASSN.)
  • WKBW-TV (Channel 7; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WKBW-TV LICENSE, INC.)
  • WNGS (Channel 67; SPRINGVILLE, NY; Owner: CAROLINE K. POWLEY D/B/A UNICORN/SPRINGVILLE)
  • WIVB-TV (Channel 4; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WIVB BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WNYO-TV (Channel 49; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: NEW YORK TELEVISION, INC.)
  • W16BE (Channel 16; HORNELL, NY; Owner: WYDC, INC.)
  • W65AJ (Channel 65; ANGELICA, ETC., NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/CING.ASSN.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 17Number of bridges
  • 125ft / 38.1mTotal length
  • $25,135,000Total costs
  • 17,130Total average daily traffic
  • 1,492Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Amity, NY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 71970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Amity, NY

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Ackerman Hill Rd (Lat: 42.204222 Lon: -78.052500), Call Sign: KZM787,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.975 MHz, 463.000 MHz, 463.000 MHz, 463.025 MHz, 463.025 MHz, 463.050 MHz, 463.050 MHz, 463.075 MHz, 463.075 MHz, 463.100 MHz... (+8 more), Grant Date: 03/27/2024, Expiration Date: 06/21/2034, Registrant: Allegany County Sheriff\'s Office, 4884 State Route 19, Belmont, NY 14813, Phone: (585) 268-7588, Fax: (585) 268-9715, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Amity, NY
  • 66.8%Utility gas
  • 12.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 7.0%Wood
  • 2.0%Electricity
  • 0.9%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Amity, NY
  • 70.8%Utility gas
  • 13.3%Electricity
  • 12.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.0%Wood
  • 0.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Amity compared to New York state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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