Gowanda, New York
Gowanda: town in New York
About
Gowanda is a town located in the county of Cattaraugus in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,709 and a population density of 650 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,524 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Gowanda
| Population | 2,524 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New York (United States) |
| County | Cattaraugus County |
| Different from | Gowanus |
| Postal code | 14070 |
| Area | 4.17 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.4631,-78.9359 |
| Altitude | 2,497 feet / 761 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:54:18 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 606 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.33% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 61℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Gowanda is located at 42°27'47"N 78°56'9"W (42.4631200, -78.9358700).
Gowanda map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Gowanda decreased by 7.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,709 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,696 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,677 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,667 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,649 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,630 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,619 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,601 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,567 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,547 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,524 | -0.91% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Gowanda
1New York & Lake Erie Rail Road
50 Commercial St, Gowanda, NY 14070, United States View details
Phone: +17165325242 | Website available
2Deer Lick Conservation Area
Gowanda, NY 14070, United States View details
Phone: +15855468030 | Website available
3Watercraft Launch
344 Palmer St, Gowanda, NY 14070, United States View details
People born in Gowanda (6)
People born in Gowanda, including Iroquois traditionalist, orator, artist, and athlete Oren Lyons, musician Mick Sweda, United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient Albertus W. Catlin, .
More notable people
- Jared Sidney Torrance (American businessman) he was born in 01/01/1852
- Greg Lamberson he was born in 19/04/1964
- Edwin Patterson Sellew (American writer and publisher) he was born in 12/09/1849
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Gowanda, 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 Gowanda, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUK | Dunkirk, New York | 411 Central Ave. | BUS |
| FDN | Fredonia, New York | 1 State University of New York | BUS |
| BFX | Buffalo–Exchange Street | 75 Exchange Street | RAIL |
| JMN | Jamestown, New York | 111 West Third Street | BUS |
| BUF | Buffalo–Depew station | 55 Dick Road | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Gowanda.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gowanda Post Office | Gowanda (NY) | 14070 |
Other cities in Cattaraugus County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cattaraugus County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Allegany | 7,512 | Human settlement in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America |
| Yorkshire | 3,672 | Town in New York, United States |
| Portville | 3,504 | Town in Cattaraugus County, New York, USA |
| Carroll | 3,311 | Town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States |
| Franklinville | 2,807 | Town in North Carolina |
| Randolph | 2,456 | Census-designated place in Cattaraugus County, New York |
| Machias | 2,267 | Town in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America |
| Freedom | 2,264 | Town in Cattaraugus County, New York |
| Persia | 2,228 | Human settlement in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America |
| Saint Bonaventure | 2,044 | Census-designated place in Cattaraugus County, New York |
| Hinsdale | 2,037 | Town in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States |
| Ashford | 2,025 | Human settlement in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America |
| Great Valley | 1,946 | Human settlement in Cattaraugus County, New York, United States of America |
| Cold Spring | 1,944 | Town in New York, USA |
| Olean | 1,865 | City in New York, USA |
| New Albion | 1,860 | Town in Cattaraugus County, New York |
Distance to Other Cities
Gowanda distances to largest New York cities