Grand Island, 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 174 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.0331,-78.9625 |
| Altitude | 591 feet / 180.1 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1852 (174 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 00:06:45 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 654 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 6.4% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 74℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Grand Island is located at 43°1'59"N 78°57'45"W (43.0331100, -78.9625400).
Grand Island map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 6 to 12 mph....
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Grand Island
Official WebsiteDemographics
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
1Beaver island kayak launch
Unnamed Road, Grand Island, NY 14072, United States View details
Where to Stay in Grand Island
1Radisson Hotel Niagara Falls-Grand Island
100 Whitehaven Rd, Grand Island, NY 14072, United States View details
Phone: +17167731111 | Website available
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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Grand Island, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 189954 | Cheryl Fells School of Business | Niagara Falls (NY) | 14304 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Grand Island, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Grand Island.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Island Post Office | Grand Island (NY) | 14072 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Grand Island, Nebraska The most populous 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 | The second most populous city in New York. |
| 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