Grand Island, Erie County, New York
Grand Island: Town in New York
About
Grand Island is a town located in the county of Erie in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 20,374 and a population density of 612 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 21,767 inhabitants.
The town was created 171 years ago in 1851.
Quick Facts about Grand Island
| Population : | 21,767 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Erie County |
| Postal code : | 14072 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 716 |
| Area : | 33.29 km2 |
| Altitude : | 591 feet / 180.1 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1852 (171 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 14:18:40 (30th May 2023) |
| Density : | 654 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.4% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Grand Island is located at 43°1'59"N 78°57'45"W (43.0331100, -78.9625400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Grand Island
Demographics
The population of Grand Island increased by 6.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 20,374 | - | census |
| 2011 | 20,478 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 20,557 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,634 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,644 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,688 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,683 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 21,217 | 2.52% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 21,285 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,420 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,767 | 1.59% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Grand Island
1 Beaver island kayak launch
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Where to Stay in Grand Island
1 Radisson Hotel Niagara Falls-Grand Island
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People born in Grand Island (5)
People born in Grand Island, including US tennis player Jimmy Arias, football player Brett Kern, basketball player-coach Carlin Hartman, .
List
- Charles N. DeGlopper (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 30/11/1921
- Anthony Borelli (Italian ice hockey player (1989-)) he was born in 24/03/1989
Schools in Grand Island
College & universities near Grand Island, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189954 | Cheryl Fells School of Business | Niagara Falls (NY) | 14304 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Grand Island, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NFL | Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center | 27th St. and Lockport Rd. | RAIL |
| BFX | Buffalo–Exchange Street | 75 Exchange Street | RAIL |
| BUF | Buffalo–Depew station | 55 Dick Road | RAIL |
| DUK | Dunkirk, New York | 411 Central Ave. | BUS |
| FDN | Fredonia, New York | 1 State University of New York | BUS |
Post offices near Grand Island
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Island Post Office | Grand Island (NY) | 14072 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Grand Island , Nebraska city in Hall County, Nebraska with a population of 51,004 people.
Other cities in Erie County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Erie County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 254,479 | County seat city in Erie County, New York, USA |
| Amherst | 120,809 | Town in New York, United States |
| Cheektowaga | 85,452 | Town in Erie County, New York, United States |
| Hamburg | 58,800 | Town in Erie County, New York, United States |
| West Seneca | 45,117 | Town in Erie County, New York |
| Brighton | 35,776 | Town in Monroe County, New York, USA |
| Clarence | 33,026 | Town in Erie County, New York, United States |
| Lackawanna | 17,632 | City in New York, USA |
| Kenmore | 14,947 | City in Erie County, New York, United States of America |
| Depew | 14,940 | City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Tonawanda | 14,755 | City in the state of New York, USA |
| Elma | 11,752 | City in New York, United States of America |
| Lancaster | 10,064 | Town in Erie County, New York |
| Alden | 9,911 | City in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Ellicott | 8,223 | City in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America |
| Boston | 8,069 | Town in New York, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Grand Island distances to largest New York cities
