Arkwright, New York

Arkwright: town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States

About

Arkwright is a town located in the county of Chautauqua in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,061 and a population density of 30 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,035 inhabitants.

The town was created 219 years ago in 1806.

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Location of Arkwright on New York map.

Quick Facts about Arkwright

Population 1,035 (2020)
Country United States of America
State New York (United States)
County Chautauqua County
Area 35.74 km2
Latitude & Longitude 42.4070,-79.2364
Altitude 1,657 feet / 505 meters
Establishment January 01, 1807 (219 years ago)
Time Zone Eastern Time Zone
Local time 03:18:08 (19th April 2026)
Density 29 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -2.51% (2010-2020)
Weather 45℉ Chance Snow Showers 7-days weather
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Arkwright 3601302605 Chautauqua NY locator map image

Geography

Arkwright is located at 42°24'25"N 79°14'11"W (42.4070000, -79.2364300).

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Weather

45°F
Chance Snow Showers
12 to 16 mph W Sunday

A chance of rain showers before 8am, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. West wind 12 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as...

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Arkwright decreased by 2.51% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,061 - census
2011 1,055 -0.57% estimation process
2012 1,054 -0.09% estimation process
2013 1,055 0.09% estimation process
2014 1,052 -0.29% estimation process
2015 1,046 -0.57% estimation process
2016 1,040 -0.58% estimation process
2017 1,040 0% estimation process
2018 1,037 -0.29% estimation process
2019 1,036 -0.1% estimation process
2020 1,035 -0.1% estimation process

People born in Arkwright (1)

American jurist Silas M. Weaver was born in Arkwright

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Arkwright, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
196158 SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia (NY) 14063-1136

Nearby Transit Stations (7)

Rail and bus stations connected to Arkwright, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
FDN Fredonia, New York 1 State University of New York BUS
DUK Dunkirk, New York 411 Central Ave. BUS
JMN Jamestown, New York 111 West Third Street BUS
BFX Buffalo–Exchange Street 75 Exchange Street RAIL
BUF Buffalo–Depew station 55 Dick Road RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Arkwright.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Forestvill Post Office Forestville (NY) 14062

Other cities in Chautauqua County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chautauqua County , NY. (more)

City Name Population Title
Jamestown 28,862 City in Chautauqua County, New York, United States
Fredonia 10,103 Village in the U.
Pleasantville 7,227 Village in Westchester County, New York, United States
Busti 7,100 Town in Chautauqua County, New York
Cherry Creek 5,095 Human settlement in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America
Portland 4,551 Town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America
Chautauqua 4,167 Small city in Chautauqua County, Kansas, United State
Westfield 2,962 Town in Chautauqua County, New York
Lakewood 2,774 City in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America
Sheridan 2,505 Town in New York state, U.
Silver Creek 2,439 City in Merrick County, Nebraska, United States of America
Ripley 2,266 Census-designated place in Chautauqua County, New York
Falconer 2,235 Village in New York, USA
Stockton 2,058 Human settlement in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America
Frewsburg 1,906 Census-designated place in Chautauqua County, New York
Gerry 1,739 Human settlement in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America

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Arkwright distances to largest New York cities