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Genesee, New York

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Population in 2010: 1,693.
Population change since 2000: -6.1%
 
Males: 845  (49.9%)
Females: 848  (50.1%)
Median resident age:

42.8 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 14770.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $68,950 (it was $38,563 in 2000)
Genesee:

$68,950
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,941 (it was $16,169 in 2000)

Genesee town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $95,640 (it was $50,500 in 2000)
Genesee:

$95,640
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 Genesee: 94.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Genesee, NY (2010)
    • 1,66298.2%White alone
    • 130.8%Two or more races
    • 60.4%Asian alone
    • 70.4%Hispanic
    • 20.1%American Indian alone
    • 20.1%Other race alone
    • 10.06%Black alone

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

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Ancestries: German (26.6%), English (19.2%), Irish (15.8%), Italian (7.5%), United States (6.2%), Polish (6.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 36.3 square miles.

Population density: 47 people per square mile   (very low).

11 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.6%
New York:

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

2.7% ($1,379)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Cheektowaga, NY (64.6 miles , pop. 79,988).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Buffalo, NY (66.1 miles , pop. 292,648).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (215.9 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Portville, NY (2.0 miles ),
Bolivar, NY (2.2 miles ),
Clarksville, NY (2.4 miles ),
Richburg, NY (2.4 miles ),
Weston Mills, NY (2.5 miles ),
Shinglehouse borough, PA (2.7 miles ),
Wirt, NY (2.8 miles ),
Olean, NY (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 42.05 N, Longitude: 78.26 W

Distribution of median household income in Genesee, NY in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2014: 3 buildings, average cost: $52,500
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $52,500
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $52,500
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $52,500
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $52,500
  • 2009: 11 buildings, average cost: $51,100
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $101,000
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $67,500
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $135,000
  • 2005: 8 buildings, average cost: $97,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $77,800
  • 2002: 10 buildings, average cost: $77,800
  • 2001: 7 buildings, average cost: $77,800
  • 2000: 9 buildings, average cost: $77,800
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $50,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $80,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Genesee, NY residents
Average permit cost in Genesee, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.9%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in Genesee, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (10.7%)
  • Educational services (8.2%)
  • Construction (6.5%)
  • Machinery (6.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.8%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.0%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (10.5%)
  • Machinery (10.5%)
  • Repair & maintenance (7.4%)
  • Educational services (5.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.7%)
  • Truck transportation (3.3%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (3.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (21.0%)
  • Educational services (11.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.3%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (4.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Genesee, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.4%)
  • Registered nurses (5.4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.1%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.9%)

Average climate in Genesee, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Genesee-area historical tornado activity is slightly above New York state average. It is 55% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/15/1961, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.8 miles away from the Genesee town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1985, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 37.1 miles away from the town center killed 4 people and injured 40 people.

Earthquake activity:

Genesee-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 116.9 miles away from Genesee center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 287.2 miles away from Genesee center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 152.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 237.6 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 285.7 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 166.1 miles away from Genesee 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).

Hospitals and medical centers near Genesee:

  • HEWITT MANOR (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; SHINGLEHOUSE, PA)
  • ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 8 miles away; OLEAN, NY)
  • ST JOSEPHS MANOR (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; OLEAN, NY)
  • THE PINES HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CTR OLEAN (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; OLEAN, NY)
  • HOME CARE AND HOSPICE (Hospital, about 8 miles away; OLEAN, NY)
  • OLEAN GENERAL DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; OLEAN, NY)
  • OLEAN GENERAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 9 miles away; OLEAN, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Genesee:

  • St Bonaventure University (about 12 miles; Saint Bonaventure, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,286)
  • SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (about 28 miles; Alfred, NY; FT enrollment: 3,483)
  • Alfred University (about 28 miles; Alfred, NY; FT enrollment: 2,411)
  • Jamestown Community College (about 50 miles; Jamestown, NY; FT enrollment: 3,384)
  • SUNY College at Geneseo (about 56 miles; Geneseo, NY; FT enrollment: 5,520)
  • Bryant & Stratton College-Online (about 58 miles; Orchard Park, NY; FT enrollment: 2,212)
  • Corning Community College (about 61 miles; Corning, NY; FT enrollment: 3,036)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Genesee: Evergreen Golf Course (A), Genesee Public Library (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Well Cemetery (1), Little Genesee Cemetery (2), West Genesee Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Wolf Creek (A), Windfall Creek (B), Foster Brook (C), Willow Brook (D), Bells Brook (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Forceythe Willson - Writer.

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:

2.6 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

73.0%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

10.5%
Whole state:

6.8%


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

11.8%
Whole state:

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

3.4%
Whole state:

7.4%

For population 15 years and over in Genesee:

Marital status in Genesee, NY
  • Never married: 17.5%
  • Now married: 65.2%
  • Separated: 2.5%
  • Widowed: 5.5%
  • Divorced: 9.4%

For population 25 years and over in Genesee:

  • High school or higher: 85.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.0%
  • Unemployed: 7.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.4
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Genesee, 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
Here:

3.03 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.40 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

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

5.25 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

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

8.48 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.8%
State:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Allegany County:

25.6%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

11.5%
State:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Genesee:

  • WOEN (1360 AM; 1 kW; OLEAN, NY; Owner: VOX ALLEGANY, LLC)
  • WWKB (1520 AM; 50 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WGGO (1590 AM; 5 kW; SALAMANCA, NY; Owner: CATT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WHDL (1450 AM; 1 kW; OLEAN, NY; Owner: ARROW COMMUNICATIONS OF N.Y., INC.)
  • WLSV (790 AM; 1 kW; WELLSVILLE, NY; Owner: DBM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WHHO (1320 AM; 5 kW; HORNELL, NY; Owner: BILBAT RADIO, INC.)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WABH (1380 AM; 10 kW; BATH, NY)
  • WFRM (600 AM; 1 kW; COUDERSPORT, PA; Owner: FARM & HOME BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WGR (550 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WESB (1490 AM; 1 kW; BRADFORD, PA; Owner: RADIO STATION WESB, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Genesee:

  • WCID (89.1 FM; FRIENDSHIP, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WPIG (95.7 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: ARROW COMMUNICATIONS OF N.Y., INC.)
  • WOLN (91.3 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • W213BC (90.5 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WMXO (101.5 FM; OLEAN, NY; Owner: VOX ALLEGANY, LLC)
  • WJQZ (103.5 FM; WELLSVILLE, NY; Owner: DBM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WHKS (94.9 FM; PORT ALLEGANY, PA; Owner: L-COM INC.)
  • WQRM (106.3 FM; SMETHPORT, PA; Owner: FARM & HOME BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WQRT (98.3 FM; SALAMANCA, NY; Owner: CATT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WZKZ (101.9 FM; ALFRED, NY; Owner: PEMBROOK PINES ELMIRA, LTD.)
  • WFRM-FM (96.7 FM; COUDERSPORT, PA; Owner: FARM & HOME BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTSS (102.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBRR (100.1 FM; BRADFORD, PA; Owner: RADIO STATION WESB, INC.)
  • WDDH (97.5 FM; ST. MARYS, PA; Owner: LAUREL MEDIA, INC.)
  • WNSA (107.7 FM; WETHERSFIELD TWNSHP, NY; Owner: ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)

TV broadcast stations around Genesee:

  • W30BW (Channel 30; OLEAN, NY; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WNGS (Channel 67; SPRINGVILLE, NY; Owner: CAROLINE K. POWLEY D/B/A UNICORN/SPRINGVILLE)
  • WKBW-TV (Channel 7; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WKBW-TV LICENSE, INC.)
  • WONS-LP (Channel 25; OLEAN, NY; Owner: CHOICE OLEAN TELEVISION STATION, INC.)
  • W68AJ (Channel 68; BOLIVAR & RICHBURG, NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/CING.ASSN.)
  • W20AB (Channel 20; OLEAN, NY; Owner: CHOICE OLEAN TELEVISION STATION, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 43ft / 13.3mTotal length
  • $6,740,000Total costs
  • 4,264Total average daily traffic
  • 268Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,996Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • Michael E Hofe, 4000 Feet N.E. Of The Intersection Of S.R. 244 And S.R. 449 (Lat: 41.995028 Lon: -77.856167), Type: 94.5, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker, LLP, Danielball@paulhastings.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 508-9572

  • Michael E Hofe, 4000 Feet N.E. Of The Intersection Of S.R. 244 And S.R. 449 (Lat: 41.995028 Lon: -77.856167), Type: 94.5, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker, LLP, Danielball@paulhastings.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 508-9572

  • William C Fritzinger, 4000 Feet N.E. Of The Intersection Of S.R. 244 And S.R. 449 (Lat: 41.995028 Lon: -77.856167), Type: 60.6, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker, LLP, Danielball@paulhastings.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 508-9572

  • Maria A Scotti, 4000 Feet N.E. Of The Intersection Of S.R. 244 And S.R. 449 (Lat: 41.995028 Lon: -77.856167), Type: 60.6, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Devon Mobile Communications, L.P., Bill.Adamski@adelphia.Com, , Buffa-lo, Phone: (716) 819-1703

  • Maria A Scotti, 4000 Feet N.E. Of The Intersection Of S.R. 244 And S.R. 449 (Lat: 41.995028 Lon: -77.856167), Type: 60.6, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Message Center Management, Mscotti@mcmgmt.Com, , Hartf-ord, Phone: (860) 547-1444


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • SW4932, Lat: 42.023028 Lon: -78.221444, Type: Pole, Structure height: 21.2 m, Overall height: 23.6 m, Call Sign: WQSG754,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/18/2013, Expiration Date: 09/18/2023, Cancellation Date: 10/19/2022, Certifier: Scott Mahoney, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, 2001 L Street, Nw, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 416-6749, Fax: (202) 293-7783, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Genesee, NY
  • 63.0%Utility gas
  • 13.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 10.6%Wood
  • 8.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.8%Electricity
  • 1.0%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Genesee, NY
  • 75.0%Utility gas
  • 11.2%Wood
  • 5.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.8%Electricity
  • 2.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.5%Other fuel


Genesee 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 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.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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