Arkwright, New York

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Population in 2010: 1,061.
Population change since 2000: -5.8%
 
Males: 552  (52.0%)
Females: 509  (48.0%)
Median resident age:

47.7 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 14718.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $69,572 (it was $41,974 in 2000)
Arkwright:

$69,572
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,879 (it was $18,802 in 2000)

Arkwright town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $128,166 (it was $65,600 in 2000)
Arkwright:

$128,166
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $168,876; detached houses: $173,869; townhouses or other attached units: $92,544; in 2-unit structures: $200,826; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $86,545; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $466,469; mobile homes: $70,313
March 2022 cost of living index in Arkwright: 96.2 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Arkwright, NY (2010)
    • 1,02096.1%White alone
    • 262.5%Hispanic
    • 60.6%Two or more races
    • 40.4%Black alone
    • 20.2%American Indian alone
    • 20.2%Asian alone
    • 10.09%Other race alone

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Ancestries: German (31.3%), English (21.3%), Polish (19.2%), Irish (17.9%), Italian (9.7%), United States (5.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1634 feet

Land area: 35.7 square miles.

Population density: 30 people per square mile   (very low).

Arkwright, New York map

25 residents are foreign born (0.9% Asia, 0.5% North America, 0.4% Europe, 0.4% Latin America).

This town:

2.2%
New York:

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

2.4% ($1,575)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Buffalo, NY (40.9 miles , pop. 292,648).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (269.9 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Cassadaga, NY (2.2 miles ),
Pomfret, NY (2.4 miles ),
Fredonia, NY (2.4 miles ),
Sheridan, NY (2.6 miles ),
Charlotte, NY (2.6 miles ),
Villenova, NY (2.6 miles ),
Forestville, NY (2.6 miles ),
Dunkirk, NY (2.8 miles )

Latitude: 42.39 N, Longitude: 79.24 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 716

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2021: 4 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2020: 3 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2019: 3 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2018: 3 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2017: 3 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2016: 3 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2015: 3 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2014: 3 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2013: 3 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2012: 3 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2011: 3 buildings, average cost: $116,700
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2006: 5 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2005: 5 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2004: 6 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2003: 6 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2002: 6 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 1999: 13 buildings, average cost: $90,300
  • 1998: 13 buildings, average cost: $90,300
  • 1997: 13 buildings, average cost: $90,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Arkwright, NY residents
Average permit cost in Arkwright, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.8%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in Arkwright, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (16.9%)
  • Health care (11.9%)
  • Food (10.6%)
  • Construction (8.2%)
  • Public administration (4.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Food (14.2%)
  • Educational services (13.2%)
  • Construction (12.0%)
  • Health care (6.2%)
  • Public administration (4.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.0%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (3.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (21.5%)
  • Health care (19.2%)
  • Food (6.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.1%)
  • Social assistance (5.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.0%)
  • Construction (3.4%)
Most common occupations in Arkwright, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.4%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (3.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.2%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.2%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (6.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.6%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (4.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.1%)
  • Registered nurses (5.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (3.1%)

Average climate in Arkwright, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI SO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2012 was 75.2. This is about average.

City:

75.2
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2012 was 0.972. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 7.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.972
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2012 was 36.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 19.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.2
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Arkwright-area historical tornado activity is slightly above New York state average. It is 52% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1985, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 25.4 miles away from the Arkwright town center .

On 5/2/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.6 miles away from the town center killed 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Arkwright-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 85.9 miles away from Arkwright center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 112.6 miles away from Arkwright center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 317.5 miles away from Arkwright center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 269.8 miles away from Arkwright center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 314.7 miles away from the city 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 313.0 miles away from Arkwright 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 Chautauqua County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 9, Snowstorms: 4, Hurricanes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Power Outage: 1, Snow: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Arkwright topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Arkwright:

  • BROOKS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; DUNKIRK, NY)
  • BROOKS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 8 miles away; DUNKIRK, NY)
  • CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY HOME (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; DUNKIRK, NY)
  • WESTFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC Acute Care Hospitals (about 16 miles away; WESTFIELD, NY)

Amtrak station near Arkwright:

  • 8 miles: DUNKIRK (108 E. 4TH ST.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arkwright:

  • SUNY at Fredonia (about 7 miles; Fredonia, NY; Full-time enrollment: 5,523)
  • Jamestown Community College (about 19 miles; Jamestown, NY; FT enrollment: 3,384)
  • Bryant & Stratton College-Online (about 37 miles; Orchard Park, NY; FT enrollment: 2,212)
  • Erie Community College (about 39 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 11,035)
  • D'Youville College (about 40 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 2,398)
  • Buffalo State SUNY (about 42 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 10,439)
  • Canisius College (about 43 miles; Buffalo, NY; FT enrollment: 4,376)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Arkwright: Town Corners (A), Tri Val Farm (B), Fairdawn Farms (C), Chicken Tavern Corners (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Burnham Hollow Cemetery (1), Arkwright Summit Cemetery (2), Abbey Cemetery (3), Christian Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes: West Mud Lake (A), Black Pond (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Ackles Brook (A), Clinton Brook (B), Markum Brook (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Chautauqua 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:

72.2%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.4%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

8.8%
Whole state:

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

2.2%
Whole state:

7.4%
24 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

For population 15 years and over in Arkwright:

Marital status in Arkwright, NY
  • Never married: 20.2%
  • Now married: 65.5%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 3.1%
  • Divorced: 9.7%

For population 25 years and over in Arkwright:

  • High school or higher: 86.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.6%
  • Unemployed: 6.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.8
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Arkwright, NY (based on Chautauqua County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic20,91213
Mainline Protestant18,65986
Evangelical Protestant11,175105
Other2,88419
Orthodox2302
Black Protestant1201
None80,925-
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: 37
This county:

2.76 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 15
Chautauqua County:

1.12 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 41
Chautauqua County:

3.06 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 148
Chautauqua County:

11.05 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.1%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.3%
State:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.4%
New York:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Arkwright:

  • WWKB (1520 AM; 50 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WDOE (1410 AM; 1 kW; DUNKIRK, NY; Owner: CHADWICK BAY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WGR (550 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WNED (970 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHLD (1270 AM; 5 kW; NIAGARA FALLS, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTOR (770 AM; daytime; 9 kW; YOUNGSTOWN, NY; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WGGO (1590 AM; 5 kW; SALAMANCA, NY; Owner: CATT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBEN (930 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNAE (1310 AM; 5 kW; WARREN, PA; Owner: KINZUA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTAM (1100 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Arkwright:

  • W203AW (88.5 FM; FREDONIA, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WBKX (96.5 FM; FREDONIA, NY; Owner: CHADWICK BAY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WUBJ (88.1 FM; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • W205BA (88.9 FM; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WTSS (102.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WWSE (93.3 FM; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: MEDIA ONE GROUP, LLC)
  • WNJA (89.7 FM; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/CING ASSOC)
  • WKZA (106.9 FM; LAKEWOOD, NY; Owner: CROSS COUNTRY COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WNED-FM (94.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/C ASSOC.)
  • WCOT (90.9 FM; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WRKT (100.9 FM; NORTH EAST, PA; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WMHU (101.9 FM; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: VOX ALLEGANY, L.L.C.)
  • WDCX (99.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WBUF (92.9 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WQFX-FM (103.1 FM; RUSSELL, PA; Owner: SOUTHBRIDGE RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WCVF-FM (88.9 FM; FREDONIA, NY; Owner: BD. OF TRUSTEES OF STATE UNIV. OF NY)

TV broadcast stations around Arkwright:

  • WNYB (Channel 26; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • 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)
  • W46BA (Channel 46; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/CING.ASSN.)
  • WIVB-TV (Channel 4; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WIVB BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WGRZ-TV (Channel 2; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 30ft / 8.8mTotal length
  • $3,381,000Total costs
  • 1,981Total average daily traffic
  • 145Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,773Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Arkwright)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 9030 Center Rd (Lat: 42.393389 Lon: -79.228667), Type: Tower, Structure height: 323 m, Call Sign: WPLR869,
    Assigned Frequencies: 455.020 MHz, Grant Date: 12/29/1997, Expiration Date: 06/01/2031, Cancellation Date: 10/31/2023, Certifier: Garth Coonce, Registrant: Radiant Life Ministries, Inc., 1000 Thomas Jefferson St Nw, Marion, IL 62959, Phone: (618) 997-4700, Fax: (202) 298-6451, Email:


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 2674 Meadow Rd (Lat: 42.414778 Lon: -79.238250), Type: Tower, Structure height: 87.2 m, Overall height: 91.1 m, Call Sign: WPJY947, Licensee ID: L01422065,
    Assigned Frequencies: 929.962 MHz, Grant Date: 01/23/2007, Expiration Date: 12/18/2016, Cancellation Date: 02/04/2017, Certifier: Shawn E Endsley, Registrant: Spok, Inc., 3000 Technology Dr., Ste. 400, Plano, TX 75074, Phone: (972) 801-0177, Fax: (888) 833-7112, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 1/2 Mi S Int Palmer Rd & Center Rd (Lat: 42.394778 Lon: -79.235889), Call Sign: KAN682,
    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... (+7 more), Grant Date: 09/08/2014, Expiration Date: 10/10/2024, Registrant: Office Of The Sheriff, 15 East Chautauqua St, Mayville, NY 14757, Phone: (716) 753-4615, Fax: (716) 753-9525, Email:

  • Prb1010a 9030 Center Road (Lat: 42.393333 Lon: -79.228611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 305 m, Overall height: 322.8 m, Call Sign: WQHE729,
    Assigned Frequencies: 851.137 MHz, 851.612 MHz, Grant Date: 11/16/2010, Expiration Date: 05/15/2011, Cancellation Date: 01/14/2011, Certifier: Thomas J Cowper, Registrant: Nys Dhses Office Of Interoperable And Emergency Communications, State Office Campus Building 22, 1220 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12226, Phone: (518) 322-4912, Fax: (518) 322-4975, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Arkwright, NY
  • 30.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 26.1%Utility gas
  • 21.3%Wood
  • 15.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 5.0%Other fuel
  • 1.6%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Arkwright, NY
  • 40.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 36.4%Utility gas
  • 11.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 6.8%Wood
  • 4.5%Other fuel


Arkwright 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.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly 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.
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