Evans is a town located in Erie County, New York , USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 17,594. The town derives its name from David E. Evans, an agent of the Holland Land Company and nephew of land agent Joseph Ellicott. Main street in Bastrop, Texas, a small town A town is a residential community of people ranging from a few hundred to several thousands, although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan areas. ... Erie County is a county located in the state of New York. ... Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Largest city Albany New York City Area  Ranked 27th  - Total 54,520 sq mi  (141,205 km²)  - Width 285 miles (455 km)  - Length 330 miles (530 km)  - % water 13. ... Map of the Holland Purchase From 1840s Divided into Counties and Townships And Including Morris Reserve Lands The Holland Land Company was a purchaser of the western two-thirds of the western New York land tract known as the Phelps and Gorham Purchase. ... Joseph Ellicott Joseph Ellicott (November 1, 1760 - August 19, 1826) was a surveyor, city planner, land office agent, canal commissioner and judge born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, of the Quaker faith. ...

The Town of Evans is in the southwest corner of the county and borders Lake Erie. Lake Erie, looking southward from a high rural bluff near Leamington, Ontario Lake Erie (pronounced ) is one of the five large freshwater Great Lakes in North America, which are among the largest in the world. ...

History

The Town of Evans was established in 1821 from part of the Town of Eden. The first settler arrived around 1804, but there was no permanent settlement until 1808. David Evans was named the local agent of the Holland Land Company in 1827. He was known for his humane management of the company business in relation to the impovrished settlers. The coronation banquet for George IV 1821 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Eden is a small town located south of Buffalo in Erie County, New York. ... 1808 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Naval Battle of Navarino by Carneray 1827 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 108.4 km² (41.8 mi²). 108.4 km² (41.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.02% is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...

The New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) ,US Route 20, and NYS-5 pass through the town. New York Thruway Trailblazer New York State Thruway (Interstate 87) looking east from Nordkop Mountain, Suffern, New York The New York State Thruway (officially the Governor Thomas E. Dewey Thruway) is a limited-access toll highway in the U.S. state of New York. ... Interstate 90 (abbreviated I-90) is the longest interstate highway in the United States at over 3,000 miles (4,800 kilometers). ... U.S. Highway 20 is an east-west United States highway. ... New York State Highway 5 is a 370 mile (595 km) long New York State Highway that runs between the New York/Pennsylvania border at the Town of Ripley in Chautauqua County and downtown City of Albany in Albany County where it intersects with NY 32. ...

Bordering areas

The Town of Brant is to the south, and the Town of Hamburg is to the north. The Town of Eden is on the east side. Brant is a town located in Erie County, New York. ... Hamburg is a town located in Erie County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 56,259. ... Eden is a small town located south of Buffalo in Erie County, New York. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 17,594 people, 6,639 households, and 4,773 families residing in the town. The population density was 162.3/km² (420.5/mi²). There were 7,507 housing units at an average density of 69.3/km² (179.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.81% White, 0.38% African American, 0.62% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. 1.20% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 6,639 households out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.11. The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ...

In the town the population was spread out with 26.3% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $43,142, and the median income for a family was $50,765. Males had a median income of $39,022 versus $26,698 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,122. 7.0% of the population and 5.4% of families were below the poverty line. 8.8% of those under the age of 18 and 5.3% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Communities and locations

• Angola - The Village of Angola.
• Angola on the Lake -- A lakeside community by Lake Erie.
• Derby -- A hamlet in the northeastern part of the town.
• Eighteen Mile Creek -- forms part of northern boundary and is well-known for excellent fossil formations.
• Evans Beach Park -- A hamlet on the lake shore west of Angola.
• Evans Center -- A hamlet on Route 5 north of Angola.
• Evangola State Park -- A small part of the state park is at the town's south line.
• Grandview Bay -- A lakeside hamlet west of Angola.
• Highland on the Lake -- A lakeside hamlet on Route 5.
• Jerusalem Corners -- A location in the western part of the town.
• Lake Erie Beach -- A lakeside hamlet southwest of Angola.
• North Evans -- A hamlet in the northeastern corner of the town.
• Pontiac -- A location near the eastern town line.
• West Beach Park -- A lakeside park in the northwest part of the town.

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External links

• Town of Evans
• Evans history
• Town of Evans government information